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Currently on site, located in a highly desirable area of
Berkshire and located on the banks of the River Thames, this bespoke, highly
sustainable/eco project is for the extension and alteration to an existing
three bedroom arts and crafts house.
The appointment was to carry out a full Architects Service with
a view to having the project constructed under a traditional procurement route.
Due to the sensitive location,
located on the banks of the River Thames, adjacent to an 'Area of Outstanding
Natural Beauty' and having to pay particular regard to its surrounding
neighbours, the proposals seek to be subservient to and be respectful
of the architectural style and form of the existing house whilst providing for
the bespoke needs of the client.
The starting point for the proposals is the existing properties
relationship with the river and neighbouring properties. The new large open
plan river room abuts the banks of the river providing uninterrupted views
towards the village church in the distance. An inverted dormer at first floor
level provides similar views from a balcony accessed from the master
bedroom suite.
The proposals are designed to seek to
greatly enhance the energy performance of the property through high levels of
insulation and air-tightness, photovoltaic panels, low energy LED lighting
throughout, a ground source heat pump, the use of river water for garden irrigation
/car washing and triple glazed hardwood windows & doors.
