Harkstead, Suffolk
The new dwelling was to be twice the size of the existing cottage, so great care was taken to break up the massing and articulate the elevations by visually separating the ground and first floors. Large swathes of glazing on the ground floor of the southern elevation flood the house with natural light and allow stunning views out to the river, and deep window reveals on the first floor, which splay out at angles, help frame picture perfect scenes.
Western red cedar was selected for the cladding, which will age beautifully and helps blend the building in to the area, and is complimented by powder coated aluminium panels and window reveals.