Elgin Road
Modern Townhouse
Nestled within a mature landscape setting in south-west England, this contemporary family home replaces a dilapidated bungalow.
The new dwelling reflects classic design principles and contemporary functionality.
The brief emphasised energy efficiency, speed of construction with robust technical detailing.
Project Director: Sean Daly
Project Lead: Mark Senior
Contractor: Henners Construction
Engineer: Ideas Creative Design
Working closely with our client, we explored a series of plan and massing options which informed the external architectural language.
The property is set below mature oak trees and render was discounted at an early stage. Face brickwork was chosen not only for its tonal colours but also its longterm durability.
An interesting aspect of the project is the SIPs (Structurally Insulated Panels) construction, which is finished in brick slips. Standard construction would have been blockwork, cavity, then external face brickwork and this was discussed and thermally modelled, in order to understand not only build cost but also the final thermal performance of the structure.
The SIPs option acclerated the build significantly and insured exceptional thermal performance. The final challenge was to set the building out in a precise fashion in order that the brick slips would read exactly as though it was standard brickwork, laid in the traditional method.
Rainwater goods were concealed throughout and bespoke detailing was employed in order that the house reads as a well-built townhouse with elegant proportions and simple, crisp detailing.
