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.

ミラノにあるラグジュアリーな巨大なカントリー風のおしゃれなLDK (ライブラリー、両方向型暖炉、積石の暖炉まわり、表し梁、三角天井、パネル壁、グレーの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床) の写真

サクラメントにある高級な広い北欧スタイルのおしゃれなLDK (ベージュの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、ベージュの床、表し梁) の写真

Modern rustic timber framed great room serves as the main level dining room, living room and television viewing area. Beautiful vaulted ceiling with exposed wood beams and paneled ceiling. Heated floors. Two sided stone/woodburning fireplace with a two story chimney and raised hearth. Exposed timbers create a rustic feel. General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; James S. Bates, Architect; Interior Design by InDesign; Photography by Amanda McMahon.

オースティンにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (グレーの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、ベージュの床、表し梁) の写真

great room open to loft above
バンクーバーにある中くらいなラスティックスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、積石の暖炉まわり、壁掛け型テレビ、茶色い床、表し梁) の写真

ヒューストンにある高級な巨大なミッドセンチュリースタイルのおしゃれなリビングロフト (グレーの壁、コンクリートの床、両方向型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、グレーの床、表し梁) の写真

Living area with custom engineered hardwood flooring and fireplace with access to kitchen.
シカゴにあるラグジュアリーな広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (ベージュの壁、淡色無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、ベージュの床、表し梁、白い天井) の写真

エドモントンにある巨大なトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (グレーの壁、無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、据え置き型テレビ、茶色い床、表し梁) の写真

ボストンにあるカントリー風のおしゃれなLDK (ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、両方向型暖炉、レンガの暖炉まわり、埋込式メディアウォール、茶色い床、表し梁、レンガ壁) の写真

The White House is a new build house project for a young family in Bolton. The clients initially gained approval to extend the original dwelling at the front and rear of the property. However, working with the clients, we have boosted their initial aspirations of achieving a modern/contemporary design by coming up with a new/fresh design that better accomplishes the client’s needs and requirements. The new project will capture large floor to ceiling voids letting in vast amounts of light, both to the north and south of the property. We have also introduced long vistas through the dwelling – allowing for seamless flow from one space to the next.

The wooden support beams separate the living room from the dining area. Custom niches and display lighting were built specifically for owners art collection.

The two sided fireplace is both a warm welcome and a cozy place to sit. Custom niches and display lighting were built specifically for owners art collection.

The wooden support beams separate the living room from the dining area. Custom niches and display lighting were built specifically for owners art collection. Transom windows let the natural light in.

Modern rustic timber framed great room serves as the main level dining room, living room and television viewing area. Beautiful vaulted ceiling with exposed wood beams and paneled ceiling. Heated floors. Two sided stone/woodburning fireplace with a two story chimney and raised hearth. Exposed timbers create a rustic feel. General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; James S. Bates, Architect; Interior Design by InDesign; Photography by Marie Martin Kinney.

Modern rustic timber framed great room serves as the main level dining room, living room and television viewing area. Beautiful vaulted ceiling with exposed wood beams and paneled ceiling. Heated floors. Two sided stone/woodburning fireplace with a two story chimney and raised hearth. Exposed timbers create a rustic feel. General Contracting by Martin Bros. Contracting, Inc.; James S. Bates, Architect; Interior Design by InDesign; Photography by Marie Martin Kinney.

The wooden support beams separate the living room from the dining area. Custom niches and display lighting were built specifically for owners art collection. Transom windows let the natural light in.

The fireplace mantel is made from the same materials as the exposed ceiling beams and wooden support posts. Custom niches and display lighting were built specifically for owners art collection.