WINNER
POOL
SCOTLAND FARM
MIDHURST
This project demonstrates the immense value of traditional trades and local building materials. The new extension and farmstead buildings blend naturally into the Downs, showcasing the way in which natural materials, such as flint, brick, and clay tiles, acquire a patina of age which works in harmony with the varied, intricate properties of nature. Subtle changes to the window placement and porch, and appropriately sized extensions highlight the importance of good proportions, whilst a ground source heat pump allows for exceptionally efficient heating and cooling with minimal carbon emissions.
Submitted by: Nicholls Countryside Construction Limited
Clients: Mr Matthew & Mrs Caz Eames
Main Contractor: Nicholls Countryside Construction Limited, www.nichollsltd.com
Architect: Ian Adam-Smith, www.ianadam-smith.co.uk
Project Manager: Jonny Gowing
Other: Whaleback. www.whaleback.co.uk (Planning Consultants) | Mike Brindley. The Brindley Partnership. www.brindleypartnership.co.uk (Quantity Surveyor) | Nic Howard. We Love Plants. www.we-love-plants.co.uk (Garden design) | Nicholls Boreholes and Ground Source. www.nichollswater.co.uk (Mechanical) | Site Manager: Ian Thurston | Assistant Project Manager: Hannah Pasfield
HIGHLY COMMENDED
POOL
BULLS BARN
DITCHLING
This crisp, contemporary, energy-efficient building uses three enduring materials: flint block, glass and tiles. It shows how historic local forms and materials, interpreted for modern layouts, can sit beautifully in the landscape, with its mass broken into three connected gables. Rainwater harvesting, SuDS and thoughtful landscaping, including chalk grassland restoration and trees, strengthen its exemplary sustainability credentials.
Submitted by: Selencky Parsons
Architect / Designer: Selencky Parsons Architects
Main Contractor: Chalmers & Co
Other: Blue Engineering (Structural Engineer) | CBG Consultants (M+E Engineer) | Andy Sturgeon (Landscape designer) | Eleni Shiarlis Lighting (Design Lighting)