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Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Briardene in Hampshire, England by OB ArchitectureNovember 9th, 2017 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: OB Architecture Briardene is a small development of 2 detached houses on the site of a former bungalow in the village of West Wellow in Hampshire. Our developer client wanted to maximise the potential of the site with a sensitive but contemporary scheme that would find favour with the planning officers. Our challenge was to convince the local authority and neighbours alike that a net gain of one unit was acceptable on what is quite a restricted site.  Image Courtesy © Martin Gardner
 Image Courtesy © Martin Gardner We engaged in extensive negotiations with all stakeholders over a period of 8 months which eventually resulted in planning permission being consented for the 2 houses.  Image Courtesy © Martin Gardner  Image Courtesy © Martin Gardner The houses are arranged around a protected tree to the front of the site. Their footprints turn away from each other to acknowledge the shape of the plot, creating an interesting relationship with one another and also with the street scene as it approaches the corner with the private drive.  Image Courtesy © Martin Gardner  Image Courtesy © Martin Gardner The dwellings are conceived as traditional rural forms with low, sweeping pitched roofs. The base is formed from a mixed red brick that rises to create a chimney to the rear, whilst the upper floor is constructed from an exposed oak frame with cedar clad infill panels.  Image Courtesy © Martin Gardner  Image Courtesy © Martin Gardner The low profile of the houses and the textured facing materials help to make their less conventional appearance settle quite comfortably within the rural setting.  Image Courtesy © Martin Gardner  Image Courtesy © Martin Gardner Internally, the wide entrance halls lead onto a large open plan kitchen, living and dining areas that open out to the gardens beyond. A separate study looks out over the front of the houses, with integral garages on the other side of the front door.  Image Courtesy © Martin Gardner  Image Courtesy © OB Architecture At first floor, the rooms are set within the profile of the roof, creating more lofty spaces that are open to the apex. The 1st floor contains 3 bedrooms, including a master bed with ensuite.  Image Courtesy © OB Architecture  Image Courtesy © OB Architecture  Image Courtesy © OB Architecture  Image Courtesy © OB Architecture  Image Courtesy © OB Architecture  Image Courtesy © OB Architecture
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