Hill View
A splash of turquoise cuts into the Chiltern landscape rising above the chalky tones of linear bricks which echo the strata of the Chilterns and embed the building into the sloping site.
Replacing a sprawling bungalow, this playful one–off contemporary house uses bold colour and linear form to create an exciting yet rationalised family home. Spacious open plan living with floor to ceiling glazing maximises views out over the dramatic undulating landscape and beyond. Natural light washes through the building via several strategically placed rooflights highlighting key features such as the cantilevered stair and central light well.
Bespoke solar shading coupled with environmental technologies including an ASHP, MVHR, photovoltaics and Tesla batteries enhances the environmental credentials and improves the quality of living for its occupants.
S&P made a significant contribution to the building of Hill View. They made the whole journey a wonderfully positive experience for us as clients. It is an astonishing achievement to have created such an exceptional building on what was a tight plot. Incredibly, the site feels bigger today. Combined with the huge amount of glass we chose to incorporate, our main aim of ‘maximising space & light’ has been brilliantly fulfilled.
Contractor
Barr Build
Lighting Design
Darklight Design
Landscape Architect
Jonathan Uglow
M&E
IPG Consulting
Structural Engineer
Simpson Engineering
Quantity Surveyor
PQS2
Joinery
Joe Mellows
Shortlist
Manser Medal
Architects Journal
