Nestled into a hillside, this timber-framed family home enjoys uninterrupted views out across the countryside of the North Downs. A newly built property, it is an elegant fusion of traditional crafts and materials with contemporary design. Our clients had a vision for a modern sustainable house with practical yet beautiful interiors, a home with character that quietly celebrates the details. For example, where uniformity might have prevailed, over 1000 handmade pegs were used in the construction of the timber frame. The building consists of three interlinked structures enclosed by a flint wall. The house takes inspiration from the local vernacular, with flint, black timber, clay tiles and roof pitches referencing the historic buildings in the area. The structure was manufactured offsite using highly insulated preassembled panels sourced from sustainably managed forests. Once assembled onsite, walls were finished with natural clay plaster for a calming indoor living environment. Timber is a constant presence throughout the house. At the heart of the building is a green oak timber-framed barn that creates a warm and inviting hub that seamlessly connects the living, kitchen and ancillary spaces. Daylight filters through the intricate timber framework, softly illuminating the clay plaster walls. Along the south-facing wall floor-to-ceiling glass panels provide sweeping views of the landscape and open on to the terrace. A second barn-like volume staggered half a level below the main living area is home to additional living space, a study, gym and the bedrooms. The house was designed to be entirely off-grid for short periods if required, with the inclusion of Tesla powerpack batteries. Alongside underfloor heating throughout, a mechanical heat recovery system, LED lighting and home automation, the house is highly insulated, is zero VOC and plastic use was minimised on the project. Outside, a rainwater harvesting system irrigates the garden and fields and woodland below the house have been rewilded.

他の地域にあるシャビーシック調のおしゃれな廊下 (白い壁、ベージュの床、表し梁) の写真

White oak wall panels inlayed with black metal.
チャールストンにある広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれな廊下 (ベージュの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床、三角天井、板張り壁) の写真

モスクワにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな廊下 (ベージュの壁、磁器タイルの床、ベージュの床、折り上げ天井、白い天井) の写真

エントランス廊下。 リビングルーバー引き戸をダイニング引き戸を 閉めた状態。
モダンスタイルのおしゃれな廊下 (ベージュの壁、セラミックタイルの床、ベージュの床、クロスの天井、壁紙) の写真

2階廊下から吹き抜けを眺める
他の地域にある小さな和モダンなおしゃれな廊下 (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床、クロスの天井、壁紙、白い天井) の写真

東京都下にあるモダンスタイルのおしゃれな廊下 (白い壁、無垢フローリング、ベージュの床、クロスの天井、壁紙、白い天井) の写真

他の地域にある中くらいなおしゃれな廊下 (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床、クロスの天井、白い天井) の写真

Vaulted ceiling hallway leading to the custom mosaic wine cellar.
フェニックスにあるラグジュアリーな巨大な地中海スタイルのおしゃれな廊下 (ベージュの壁、磁器タイルの床、ベージュの床、三角天井) の写真

Warm, light, and inviting with characteristic knot vinyl floors that bring a touch of wabi-sabi to every room. This rustic maple style is ideal for Japanese and Scandinavian-inspired spaces.

他の地域にあるコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな廊下 (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床、表し梁、三角天井、板張り天井) の写真

Our clients wanted to replace an existing suburban home with a modern house at the same Lexington address where they had lived for years. The structure the clients envisioned would complement their lives and integrate the interior of the home with the natural environment of their generous property. The sleek, angular home is still a respectful neighbor, especially in the evening, when warm light emanates from the expansive transparencies used to open the house to its surroundings. The home re-envisions the suburban neighborhood in which it stands, balancing relationship to the neighborhood with an updated aesthetic. The floor plan is arranged in a “T” shape which includes a two-story wing consisting of individual studies and bedrooms and a single-story common area. The two-story section is arranged with great fluidity between interior and exterior spaces and features generous exterior balconies. A staircase beautifully encased in glass stands as the linchpin between the two areas. The spacious, single-story common area extends from the stairwell and includes a living room and kitchen. A recessed wooden ceiling defines the living room area within the open plan space. Separating common from private spaces has served our clients well. As luck would have it, construction on the house was just finishing up as we entered the Covid lockdown of 2020. Since the studies in the two-story wing were physically and acoustically separate, zoom calls for work could carry on uninterrupted while life happened in the kitchen and living room spaces. The expansive panes of glass, outdoor balconies, and a broad deck along the living room provided our clients with a structured sense of continuity in their lives without compromising their commitment to aesthetically smart and beautiful design.

An atrium skylight in the entry hall is an unusual find in a mid-rise apartment. A suspended sculpture diffuses the light and provides a dappling effect. Eric Roth Photography

ワシントンD.C.にある高級な中くらいなコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな廊下 (ベージュの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床、表し梁、パネル壁) の写真

The Hallway transformation with taking care while clients and 3 kids was at Home. We installed a air filtration units and we create dustless environment while working. Each day hallway was clean and ready to use to minimise interruption. To see more and be inspired please visit https://midecor.co.uk/air-filtration-service/

Grand front entry, featuring vaulted ceilings, arched entryways, custom wall sconces, and marble floor.
フェニックスにあるラグジュアリーな巨大な地中海スタイルのおしゃれな廊下 (ベージュの壁、磁器タイルの床、ベージュの床、三角天井) の写真

バンクーバーにある高級な中くらいな北欧スタイルのおしゃれな廊下 (白い壁、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床、クロスの天井、壁紙) の写真

マルセイユにある高級な中くらいな地中海スタイルのおしゃれな廊下 (白い壁、コンクリートの床、ベージュの床、表し梁) の写真

Display console table featuring a large vase and artwork.
ロンドンにあるラグジュアリーな中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな廊下 (ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、ベージュの床、格子天井、パネル壁) の写真