2015 ARCHIVE: SMALL SCALE RESIDENTIAL AWARD: sponsored by The Hans & Marit Rausing Charitable Trust
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CATEGORY WINNERS
Brook Place, Cowfold
The renovation and extension of an 18th-century timber framed house. The project conserved the historic frame of the building whilst updating its layout for 21st-century family living.
Submitted by: Nutshell Construction, Sompting. Tel: 01903 217 900. www.nutshellconstruction.com
Architect: David Jenkins Design, Lindfield. Tel: 01444 484811
www.davidjenkinsdesign.co.uk
Project manager/client co-ordinator: Fluid Design, Forest Row. Tel: 01342 822 272. www.fluid-design.co.uk
Contractors: Nutshell Construction.
BJN Roofing, Horsham. Tel: 01403 255 155. www.bjnroofing.co.uk
Chequersmead, Forest Row, East Sussex
The brief was to extend and alter an existing 1950s house. The partnership of client, architect and contractor in the transformation of an out dated dwelling into a modern home exploring sculptural form and light.
Submitted by: Rodger Fincham, 17 Highfields, Forest Row, East Sussex.
Architects: Rodger Fincham RIBA.
Contractors: Douch Partners, Forest Row. Tel: 01342 825 766. www.douchpartners.co.uk
Craftsmen: Mark Beverton (Kitchen Specialist Joiner). Details on request.
Dymocks Manor, Ditchling
Built originally as a Snooker Room in the style of an agricultural barn, and subsequently poorly converted to a dwelling, the structure was entirely remodelled and extended to blend into Ditchling and work as a comfortable and stylish family home
Submitted by: DK Architects, Hove. Tel: 01273 823 980. www.dkarchitects-uk.com
Architects: David Kemp for DK Architects.
Contractors: Robert Moore for Coastal Building Services. www.coastalbuildingservices.co.uk
Forge House, Storrington
Forge House is a two storey residential property dating back to 1580-1600 and is timber framed. The brief was to reinstate Forge House as a family home, reconnecting the ground and first floor previously separated under different use-classes.
Submitted by: CDMS Architects, Brighton. Tel: 01273 220 407. www.cdmsarchitects.com
Architects: Corin Morton and Rob Meynell for CDMS Architects.
Site Manager: Ross Murley. Details on request.
Contractors: Minton Young Limited, Hove. Tel: 01273 915 588. www.mintonyoung.com
Folkington Manor, Folkington
The house was designed by W J Donthorne for Thomas Sheppard in 1843. It is considered by English Heritage to be a good example of a Tudor-Gothic house. The project comprised the internal and external restoration and redecoration of the house.
Submitted by: A & F Pilbeam Construction Ltd, Brighton. Tel: 01273 593 494. www.pilbeamconstruction.co.uk
Architect: Mackellar Schwerdt Architects, Lewes. Tel: 01273 480608. www.mackellarschwerdt.co.uk
Site Manager: Matt Brown BSc for A&F Pilbeam Construction Ltd.
Contractors: Scott Giles MCIOB (Contracts Director), Ian Perry (Senior Contract Surveyor)
Andrew Mitchell MCIOB (Construction Manager) for A&F Pilbeam Construction Ltd.
Craftsmen: Justin Smith (Assistant Manager, Joinery and Finishing) for A&F Pilbeam Construction Ltd.
CavityTech Systems Ltd (Damp Proofing Works), Arlington. Tel: 0800 214 803. www.cavitytech.co.uk
Ideal Cleaning Services (Stone Cleaning), Maidstone. Tel: 01622 735 071. www.idealgroupuk.co.uk
In the City Builders Ltd (Flint Work), Southwick. Tel: 01273 386 987. www.inthecitybuilders.com Hodges and Marten (Leadwork), Unit 6 7 Ringmer Business Centre, Chamberlaines Lane, Lewes, East Sussex BN8 5NF. Tel: 01273 812 771
Richard Soan Roofing Services (Roofcoverings), Lewes. Tel: 01273 486 110. www.richardsoan.co.uk
Opus Stained Glass Ltd (Stain Glass Repairs), Poynings. Tel: 01273 857 223. www.opusstainedglass.co.uk
Fabco Sanctuary (Metal Window Restoration), Littlehampton. Tel: 01903 718 808. www.fabcosanctuary.com
Elphick Bros Plastering Ltd (Lime Plastering), Eastbourne. Tel: 01323 725 410. www.elphickplastering.co.uk
Locker & Riley Ltd (Plaster Mouldings), Chelmsford. Tel: 01245 322 022. www.lockerandriley.com
Chimney Care (Flue Lining), Tunbridge Wells. Tel: 01892 533 786. www.chimneycare.co.uk Burton and Brown Ltd (Decorating). 59 Manvers Road, Eastbourne BN20 8HH. Tel: 01323 647 359.
Tilleys Stonemasons Ltd (Stone Repairs), Brighton. Tel: 01273 555 882. www.stonemasonsbrighton.co.uk
The Floor Sanding & Finishing Company (Timber Floor Finishes), Brighton. Tel: 01273 777 847. www.rhwoodfloors.co.uk
Thrift Landscapes (Landscaping). Old Pound Nursery, Rusper Road, Ilfield, Crawley RH11 0LL. Tel: 01293 530 421.
Gentilshurst, Lickfold
This property was designed to possess character and presence in the form of grand Georgian proportions, whilst also being a comfortable family home. Local materials were used, so that the house would appear to have been built and extended many years ago.
Submitted by: E A Chiverton Ltd, Chichester. Tel: 01243 865 771. www.eachiverton.co.uk
Architect: Ian Adam Smith Architects, Petworth. Tel: 01798 861 588. www.ianadam-smith.co.uk
Contractors: E A Chiverton Ltd.
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Hadleigh, Steyning
A new-build house on the site of an old bungalow, this residence displays a StoRend external finishing that blends with the natural surroundings, particularly due to the electric solar panels fixed onto a green roof.
Submitted by: Matthew Wintersgill DIP ARCH RIBA for Wintersgill, London. Tel: 020 73780 078 www.wintersgill.net
Architect: Matthew Wintersgill DIP ARCH RIBA for Wintersgill, London.
Site Manager: Colin Kemp
Contractors: Artemis Landscapes Ltd
Holmesdale Farmhouse, Fletching
Full renovation and restoration of this 15th-century Farmhouse, derelict and overgrown when started. Sympathetically created into a family home with a new lease of life.
Submitted by: Hartley Quinn Wilson Ltd, Cooksbridge. Tel: 01273 401 648. www.hqwshowroom.co.uk
Designer: Lazenby Tetley, Lewes. Details on request.
Site Manager: Ross Bradford. Details on request.
Contractors: Polegate Specialist Roofing. Details on request.
Paul Cryer. Details on request.
Grahm Arnott. Details on request.
Craftsmen: Richard Thomlinson, Nick Cain, Mark Gravett. Details on request.
Other: Stuart Robertson, Will Goodwin. Details on request.
Wilbury Lawn, Hove
The proposals consists of the formation of a family staircase, small library, contemplation space, cloaks cupboard, storage and children’s hidey-hole allowing new vertical connection of two apartments to form one dwelling within a Grade II listed property.
Submitted by: ABIR Architects, Hove. Tel: 01273 724 384 www.abir.co.uk
Architect: Giles Ings RIBA for ABIR Architects.
Site Manager: Andrew Hutchings for SGC Lewes Ltd, Lewes. Tel: 01273 480 325 www.sgc-lewes.com
Contractors: SGC Lewes Ltd.
Craftsmen: Jodie Flaherty Rigg for Grain Furniture, Iford. Tel: 01273 477 196 www.grainfurniture.co.uk
HIGHLY COMMENDED
Barn House, South Harting
To create a family house to reflect both contemporary and vernacular design and offer flexibility in layout to meet possible future needs of the occupants. Local architectural references and materials were used, whilst working with a team of local designers and builders with a compatible ethos.
Submitted by: Jennifer Lewin, RIBA for Jennifer Lewin Architect, Midhurst. Tel: 01730 810 870 www.jenniferlewin.co.uk
Architect: Jennifer Lewin
Contractors: Agincourt Contractors, Petersfield. Tel: 01730 301 002 www.agincontractors.co.uk
Craftsmen: Roofers, Leadworkers, Joiners and Stonemasons all with Agincourt Contractors
Other: Richard Glover RICS for Richard Glover Surveyors collaborated throughout with Jennifer Lewin RIBA.
Tel: 01730 231 390 www.richardgloversurveyors.com
Beacon Hill House, North Marden
The project involved the refurbishment of this property of historic interest. The property was re-roofed with an eco-friendly Sedum warm roof. Remedial treatments were carried out to the woodwork, as well as the installation of dpm. Updates and full decoration were carried out both internally and externally.
Submitted by: E A Chiverton Ltd, Chichester. Tel: 01243 865 771. www.eachiverton.co.uk
Architect: Tim Francis BA (hons), Dip Arch, ARB for Cullinan Studios. Tel: 020 7704 1975. www.edwardcullinanarchitects.co.uk
Contractors: E A Chiverton Ltd.
Derby Court, Hove
Derby Court is a four storey flat roofed building dating from circa 1960 and is of load bearing brick construction. The aim of the refurbishment was to respect and enhance the functionalist design and efficiency of the existing modernist design.
Submitted by: David Betts ARB, owner. Details on request.
Architect: David Betts ARB.
Site Manager: David Betts and John Cullen.
Contractors: David Betts and John Cullen.
Craftsmen: David Betts and John Cullen.
Ganders Cottage, Henfield
The brief was to repair a car crash damaged timber framed property. Partial dismantle repair and rebuild of historic oak frame structure with brick infill panels.
Submitted by: Heartwood Construction and Joinery, Kingston. Tel: 01273 782 949. www.heartwoodconstruction.co.uk
Architects: Roger Bunny for EAR Sheppard Consulting Civil and Structural Engineers Limited, Hastings. Tel: 01424 439 825. www.earsheppard.co.uk
Contractors: Heartwood Construction and Joinery.
Craftsmen: Christopher Payne and Paul Barker. Details on Request.
Glasses, Petworth
The brief was to replace the former collection of haphazard sheds with outbuildings arranged around a walled kitchen garden. The brief evolved through discussion with Charles Morris, firstly to give the buildings some architectural presence, and secondly to create a rational connection between house and outbuildings.
Submitted by: Richard Nicholls, Nicholls Countryside Construction, Kirdford. Tel: 01403 820 750. www.nichollsltd.com www.nichollsboreholes.co.uk
Architect: PWP Architects, Havant. Tel: 023 9248 2494. www.pwp-architects.com
Lead Designer: Charles Morris LVO FRICS, Blythburgh, Suffolk, IP19 9LR.
Contractors: Nicholls Countryside Construction Ltd, Brownings Barn, Glasshouse Lane, Kirdford, West Sussex RH14 0LW.
The Mill, Chichester
The Mill was an unused commercial Grade II listed four-storey building with elevations of red brick with lacing courses of grey headers and casement windows under a hipped slate roof. The property has recently been converted to form two duplex apartments.
Submitted by: Jennifer Prager.
Designer: John Wyatt for Wyatt Design & Build, Aubrey Cottage, Cot Lane, Chidham, West Sussex, PO18 8SU.
Site Manager: David Sandell for Sandell Contractors, Millers Ash, Clay Lane, Fishbourne, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8AB.
Brandy Hole House, Summersdale, Chichester
The brief was to create the ultimate bespoke large scale family home. The property is a new build that’s luxuriously appointed and inspired by the local Sussex vernacular. Traditionally built and finished to exacting standards utilising handmade and natural materials.
Submitted by: 77 Built Limited, 15 Cawley Place, Cawley Road, Chichester PO19 1UZ. Tel: 07824 881 565.
Architect: Ben Smith for BIS Designs. www.bensmith.foliohd.com
Site Manager: Antony Payne for 77 Build Ltd.
Oak Tree Cottage, Maresfield
The existing cottage was constructed in early 19th-century, a detached timber frame house clad in a mixture of brick, tile hanging and timber cladding with a clay tile roof. The brief was for an extension and conversion to provide a kitchen/family area and master bedroom suite.
Submitted by: Mr and Mrs D. Cowan.
Architects: David Cowan for Cowan Architects, East Grinstead. Tel: 01342 410 242. www.cowan-architects.co.uk
Contractors: Burton Group, Faversham. Tel: 01795 520 011. www.burton-group.co.uk
Stream Cottage, Glynde
The restoration and conversion of a dilapidated 16th-century cottage, including thatching the roof and a new extension to match carefully the existing. The proposal to thatch the roof followed a discovery by the archaeologist showing that the cottage was thatched originally.
Submitted by: John D. Clarke Architects, Eastbourne. Tel: 01323 411 506. www.jdcarchitect.co.uk
Architect: Richard N Crook RIBA AADipl AABC FRSA for John D Clarke Architects.
Contractors: J H Payne & Sons Ltd, Hailsham. Tel: 01323 841 532 www.jhpayne.co.uk
Craftsmen: G A Macdonald (Master Thatcher), 55 Sea Lane, East Preston, West Sussex
BN16 1ND. Tel: 01903 783 858.
Other: Adrian Moore (Planning Specialist) for Parker Dann, Lewes Tel: 01273 478 654. www.parkerdann.co.uk
HTP Consulting Engineers, Little Horsted. Tel: 01825 750 440 www.htpartnership.co.uk
Maggie Henderson (Archaeological Adviser) Tel: 01903 810 373
Warrenders, Fairlight East Sussex
A through-life sustainable home, which celebrates its hill top site, at Fairlight. The resulting form serves to reduce the mass of the scheme, clearly delineating the public side facing the adjacent houses and the wind protected private side facing the wild flower meadow.
Submitted by: Jacqui Lait and Peter Jones CBE.
Architect: Caspar Rodgers Ba (Hons), Dip Arch, ARB, RIBA for Alma-Nac Collaborative Architecture, London. Tel: 0207 928 2092 www.alma-nac.com
Craftsmen: Oliver Adams, please see Building Crafts Award.
West House, Funtington, Chichester
A refurbishment and extension to a large classical period country house built in the late 1800s. The brief was for extensive interior and exterior refurbishment works incorporating a new grand staircase, landscaping works including a new pool house and a basement wine cellar.
Submitted by: jbArchitecture, Chichester. Tel: 01243 785 342. www.jbarch.co.uk
Architect: jbArchitecture
Contractor: Nicholas Coppin Ltd, Ford. Tel: 01243 555 711. www.nicholascoppin.com
Site Manager: Sean Guy and Nicholas Coppin Ltd.
Other: Your Garden Design (Landscaping), Chichester. Tel: 01243 532 915. www.yourgardendesign.co.uk