CATEGORY WINNERS
BEACH HOUSES, THE SUTTONS, CAMBER
Situated next to a designated SSSI site, the beach houses offer spectacular views of the sea and unparalleled access to the beach. Architect, Stuart Martin from WAMdesign, set out to minimise the houses’ impact on the environment, both visually and physically whilst taking advantages offered by the views and landscape in a very understated but confident architecture.
Submitted by: Stuart Martin, WAMdesign, London. Tel: 020 7253 8624. www.walkerandmartin.co.uk Architect: Stuart Martin RIBA.
Site Managers: Troy Cooper & Chris Thompsett, Baxall Construction Ltd, Paddock Wood. Tel: 01892 833 344. www.baxallconstruction.co.uk
Contractors: Kebony Timber (Sustainable External Timber Cladding), www.kebony.com
PRIORY FARM HOUSE, POLEGATE
The brief was to replace an existing dwelling that had been a family home, which had been poorly extended in the past. The replacement dwelling was larger than the original house so consideration was given to ensure it enhanced both its immediate and wider setting.
Submitted by: Parker Dann, Lewes. Tel: 01273 478 654. www.parkerdann.co.uk
Architect: Neil Etheridge and Tom Matchet of Simon Morray-Jones, Bath. Tel: 01225 787 900. www.sm-j.com
Site Manager: Tom Manktelow
Contractors: R W Armstrong & Sons Ltd, Chichester. Tel: 01243 865 771. www.rwarmstrong.co.uk
Other: Adrian Moore MRTPI (Planning Consultant), Director of Parker Dann | Mark Williams (Contractor’s Quantity Surveyor) | James Milne-Smith (Client’s Quantity Surveyor), Sweett Group, Bristol. Tel: 01179 260 785. www.sweettgroup.com.
SOUTH STREET, LEWES
The brief was to design a contemporary family home on the banks of the River Ouse. The planning authority set a challenge to make this a ‘landmark’ building to denote the entrance to the town, which should also respect the Grade II listed neighbouring property and enhance the conservation area which it bounds.
Submitted by: Sandy Rendel, Sandy Rendel Architects Ltd, London. Tel: 020 3602 1260. www.sandyrendel.com
Architect: Sandy Rendel
Project Manager: Stephen Evans, Stephen Evans Associates LLP, Stonegate. Tel: 01435 884 804. www.evans-structures.co.uk
Contractors: Peter Carter, Myriad Construction, Bexhill on Sea. Tel: 07711 101 055. www.myriadconstruction.co.uk
Craftsmen: Toby Hall (Joinery), Inglis Hall & Co, Lewes. Tel: 01273 486 177. www.inglis-hall.co.uk | Ben Wood (Metalwork), Ben the Blacksmith, Five Ashes. Tel: 07595 835 912. www.bentheblacksmith.co.uk
MOCKFORD, PARKMINSTER, nr COWFOLD
Restoration of timber framed building from two farm cottages into a single dwelling. The 16th-century building is listed and surrounded by farmland owned by St Hugh’s Charterhouse, Parkminster (Carthusian Order).
Submitted by: Savills, Petworth. Tel: 01798 345 980. www.savills.co.uk
Architect: Terry Adsett FRICS , Savills.
Site Manager: Adrian Waller, ARW Builders, 60 Arun Vale, Coldwaltham, Pulborough, RH20 1LP.
Contractors: ARW Builders Limited.
Structural Engineer: James Tasker, Campbell Reith, Redhill. Tel: 01737 784 500. www.campbellreith.com
STONES, BIGNOR, PULBOROUGH
A new-build home designed by the architect owner. Built on the site of an old 1980’s bungalow and utilising a blend of traditional materials and construction married with a clean contemporary interior.
Submitted by: Nicholls Countryside Construction Ltd, Kirdford. Tel: 01403 820 750. www.nichollsltd.com
Architect: Pullen & Wells Architects, Chichester. Tel: 01243 859 510. www.pullenandwellsarchitects.co.uk Site Manager / Contractors: Nicholls Countryside Construction Ltd.
GRANTHAM ROAD, BRIGHTON
Completed on a small budget and set within the tight confines of an urban plot in the Preston Park Conservation area, the new-build 3-bedroom house was the first private dwelling to achieve a code for sustainable homes level 5 in Brighton and Hove.
Submitted by: Dave Batey, Deacon & Richardson Architects, Brighton. Tel: 01273 888 080. www.deaconandrichardson.co.uk
Architect: Dave Batey.
Site Manager: Andy Harpa, R&R Builders, Brighton. Tel: 01273 559 550. www.randrbuildingservices.co.uk
Contractors: Terry Coughlan, R&R Building Services.
Other: Andrew Smith (Quantity Surveyor), Portslade. Tel: 01273 880 313. www.andrewdsmithfrics.co.uk | Ian Reeve (Structural Engineer), Ings Engineering Ltd, Unit 4, Allington Farm, Allington Lane, Offham, Lewes, BN7 3QL. Tel: 01273 470 066
HIGHLY COMMENDED
LITTLE ENGLAND FARM, HADLOW DOWN
The project comprised the sustainable management of a 275 acre Wealden countryside estate. This included the redevelopment of a derelict 1940’s dairy into a new heated swimming pool, the ‘green retrofitting’ of a Grade II listed 19th-century oast house and the development of a new country house all to a low carbon brief, constructed from local materials.
Submitted by: BBM Sustainable Design Ltd, Cooksbridge. Tel: 01273 400 319. www. bbm-architects.co.uk
Architect: Duncan Baker-Brown and James Rae of BBM Sustainable Design.
Site Manager: Ben Roskilly of Chalmers & Co. Contractors: James Chalmers of Chalmers & Co., Lewes. Tel: 01323 811 004. www.chalmers-surveyors.com
Craftsmen: Toby Hall of Inglis Hall & Co., Lewes. Tel: 01273 486 177. www.inglis-hall.co.uk
STONEBRIDGE BARN, BLACKBOYS
The brief was to convert a former agricultural building, sitting on a brownfield site, into a spacious open plan contemporary home suitable for 21st-century modern family living.
Submitted by: James Bannon (Owner). Tel: 07956 500 912. Designer: James Bannon.
Site Manager: Stephen Taylor. Details on request.
Craftsmen: Nigel Jones, Ashley Jones (Joiners) | Chris Clarkson, Stephen Taylor (Electricians). All details on request.
Other: Anton Daw (Groundwork & Landscaping). Details on request.
OLD PLUMBERS WORKSHOP, GLYNDE, LEWES
Rebuild of derelict single storey barn and conversion to two-bedroom dwelling.
Submitted by: Glynde Estates, Lewes. Tel: 01273 858 224. www.glynde.co.uk
Architect: Mackellar Schwerdt Architects, Lewes. Tel: 01273 480 608. www.mackellarschwerdt.co.uk Site Manager: Jason Lee (Glynde Estates Foreman).
Contractors: Russell Gunn, Kestrel Brickwork. Tel: 07958 325 896 | Ray King (Groundwork), Ray King and Sons. Tel: 07971 269 757.
Craftsmen: Terry Shipham (Joiner), North Road Timber, Brighton. Tel: 01273 603 880. www.northroadtimber.com | Mark Knight, Knight Carpentry, 37 Millyard Crescent, Brighton, BN26LJ. Tel: 01273 300 002 | Danny Lee (Tiler), D & M Ceramics, Brighton. Tel: 07825 993 739 | Simon Watkins (Flintman). Tel: 01323 873 809.
Other: D & J Klassen, 1st Klass Electrical, 42 Flint Way, Peacehaven, BN10 8GN. Tel: 01273 575 399 | John Sharp, J Sharp Plumbing, 72 Warren Way, Telscombe Cliffs, Peacehaven, BN10 7DL. Tel: 07850 887 724 | Gordon Sparrow (Underfloor heating), Multibeton, Wickford. Tel: 01268 561688. www.multibeton.co.uk | Graham Hunt, ACA Scaffolding Brighton. Tel: 01273 682 988. www.acascaffolding-brighton.co.uk | Gary Stevens (Painters), LG Stevens LTD. Tel: 07971 515 335 | Darren Lamper (Hetas Engineer), Lewes. Tel: 07877 296 295 | Lloyd Hayes, Hayes Roofing. Tel: 07766 227 719 | Richard Jack (Oftec Engineer), Jaxo Oil. Tel: 07876 193 576 | Richard Flude, Fludes Carpets, Newhaven. Tel: 01273 513 573. www.fludescarpets.co.uk | Steve Baldwin (Plasterer). Tel: 07855 688 423. Max Swayne, Camilio James, Robert Payne (Site Assistants) | Matthew Cavanagh (Multi Trader) | Geoff Saunders (Slab Layer) | Michael Gunn, Michael Brockhurst, Kevin Butler, Jennifer Saunders (Landscapers) | Terry Gaston (Guttering). All c/o Glynde Estates
HEN BARN, SPRINGHILL FARM, FOREST ROW
To convert a redundant farm building, formerly a building to raise chickens, into a code 6 eco house, using modern technology and traditional materials.
Submitted by: Justin Pitman of Quantum Homes, Croydon. Tel: 020 8817 5227. www.quantum-homes.co.uk
Architect: Nicolas Pople, Forest Row. Tel: 01342 822 240. www.nicolaspople.com
Site Manager: Graham Pearce. Details on request.
Contractors: Quantum Homes. Landscape Architect: Nicholas Dexter, Hove. Tel: 01273 262 981. www.nicholasdexter.com
OLD FORT ROAD, SHOREHAM BY SEA
The brief was to build a new four-bedroom family home; using the unique beach location to drive the selection of materials and architectural form to create a family home that sits comfortably within its setting.
Submitted by: ABIR Architects, Hove. Tel: 01273 724 384. www.abir.co.uk
Architect: Giles Ings, ABIR Architects.
Site Manager: Tim Martin, Roots Construction.
Contractors: Roots Construction, 21 Old Fort Road, Shoreham by Sea, BN43 5RL. Tel: 07766 001 121.
Other: IE Structural Engineers, Unit 4, Allington Farm, Allington Lane, Offham, BN7 3QL. Tel: 01273 470 066. Email: info@ingsengineering.co.uk | RLF Brighton (Quantity Surveyor), Brighton. Tel: 01273 325 781. www.rlf.co.uk | Delta Green (Environmental Consultant), Firle, nr. Lewes. Tel: 01273 468 756. www.deltagreen.co.uk
OLD MILL BARNS, SIDLESHAM
Old Mill Barns is a collection of buildings that were used as cow sheds and stables next to a farm. The clients aim was to update the buildings so that they were comfortable, warm and more energy efficient while retaining the character and feel of the property.
Submitted by: Mr Albert Jones, Nutbourne Construction Ltd, Chidham. Tel: 01243 574 320. www.nutbourneconstruction.co.uk Site Manager: Mr Terry McDermott, Nutbourn Construction Ltd.
Contractors: Nutbourne Construction Ltd.