This contemporary rural residence is conceived as a series of interconnected gabled volumes, carefully arranged to respond to the landscape and establish a clear hierarchy between living, private, and communal spaces. The composition draws on traditional agricultural forms, reinterpreted through a restrained modern language and refined material palette.
The house is organised as three primary pitched-roof pavilions, linked by lower, flat-roofed connectors that create sheltered thresholds and framed views through the site. This arrangement allows the building to sit comfortably within its expansive setting while breaking down its overall scale and enhancing the relationship between indoor and outdoor spaces.
Externally, white rendered walls are paired with warm natural stone, providing texture and depth while grounding the building within its rural context. Dark slate roofs and expressed timber structure to the principal gable add contrast and craftsmanship, reinforcing the clarity of the architectural form. Large-format glazing is carefully positioned to maximise daylight, frame views across the landscape, and create a strong visual connection between the interior and the garden.
A covered outdoor living space forms a focal point of the home, defined by an exposed timber structure and stone fireplace. This sheltered terrace extends the main living areas into the landscape, allowing year-round use and reinforcing the home’s relationship with its setting.
The approach to the house is deliberately understated, with simple landscaping and clean architectural lines guiding movement toward the entrance. Internally, the plan is structured around generous, light-filled spaces with clear visual connections across the site, balancing openness with a sense of enclosure and privacy where required.
Overall, the project is a considered response to its rural location combining contemporary design with familiar forms, robust materials, and a strong connection to landscape resulting in a home that is both modern and timeless.
