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PROJECT
BRIEF

To design the bold architectural regeneration of a tired Arts and Crafts style residence into family home splendour. Inspired considered design that balances preservation, restoration, and remodelling with a new extension to create contemporary sustainable living.

PROJECT
INFORMATION

  • Location: Leicestershire 
  • Sector: Residential
  • Client: Solus Homes Limited

Inspired transformation of untouched home to residential splendour

CHALLENGES AND SOLUTIONS

Designed to be subservient, the new wing complete with double garage and accommodation over, has been placed on a crank with its aesthetics sympathetically complementing the surrounding housing typology. Constructed from upcycled bricks, reclaimed Swithland slate and render to match the house, they impeccably entwine as one, and with the new curved Haddonstone Orangery.

The respect for the traditional four reception room layout of the original house continues yet has been interpreted to be able to be open as well. Two individual rooms remain; the office and the games room, the others have a magic sliding wall and Crittall screen doors incorporated.

Following tender refurbishment, the original Arts and Crafts staircase continues to weave its way through its core, with the house having a wonderful light, airy and spacious feel throughout.

Splendid, landscaped gardens host a folly and outdoor entertaining spaces with a barbeque area, hot tub and swimming pool which are intentionally sited away from the focus of the house and gardens. A state-of-the-art gym complements the fitness suite.

Luxury living and opulence exude throughout, with period features seamlessly uniting with modern fundamentals. The design and details lavished upon the property both internally and externally are simply magnificent.

TEAM

  • Architects: HSSP
  • Client: Solus Homes Limited
  • Interior Designers: BARK Design Studios
  • Engineers: Diamon Wood & Shaw Limited
  • Joiners: Brooks and Sims Ltd
  • Electrical: Electrical Contracting Limited
  • Plumbing: Luma Plumbing
  • Swimming Pool: Grayfox Swimming Pools Ltd