HILLSIDE

Following a positive pre-application to South Downs National Park, we have submitted a full planning application for a contemporary 'upside-down' dwelling.

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The two primary volumes are connected by a double-height entrance hall, which establishes a vertical spatial connection while accommodating a ground-floor office and an elevated dining space on the first floor. The north-facing, two-storey element is planned as a highly functional service wing, incorporating an expansive utility and plant room and close connection to the carport structure. At first floor a refined master suite with integrated facilities is created above.

The southern volume is arranged to provide two guest bedrooms with a shared bathroom and a gym at ground floor level, while the upper floor is conceived as a generous open plan kitchen and living space that extends into a landscaped garden terrace. The dwelling also integrates a centrally positioned lift to guarantee long-term accessibility, ensuring the home can adapt gracefully to changing mobility needs over the years. 

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The new home is intended to be built using sustainable construction methods and renewables, which formed a central part of the clients’ brief for the project.

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