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Sumit Singhal
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. Shearwaters in Tenby, Wales by OB ArchitectureMay 2nd, 2018 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: OB Architecture Shearwaters is a replacement dwelling in the Pembrokeshire Town of Tenby. It is located on the southern side of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. The site is located at a cliff top boasting panoramic views from Tenby to the west and the Bristol channel to the south.  Image Courtesy © Matt Cant
 Image Courtesy © Matt Cant The brief was to create a contemporary 5-bedroom dwelling that was unique but complementing of the typical pitched roof vernacular of the area. The design developed out of a series of detailed studies into the local roof forms, pitches and relationships between geometries.  Image Courtesy © Matt Cant  Image Courtesy © Matt Cant The plan spreads east and west to the boundaries of the long and narrow site to maximise the size of the front and rear gardens. A ground floor form containing the dining and living spaces reaches out to the back garden to respond to the view. It continues back through the main house and reappears to the front garden housing the garage.  Image Courtesy © Matt Cant  Image Courtesy © Matt Cant A double pitched roof form evolved in response to the width of the house with a larger gable positioned to the north and a smaller gable next to the neighbouring house. The roof drapes over the gabled form hugging the house and giving it a protected and welcoming feel.  Image Courtesy © Matt Cant  Image Courtesy © Matt Cant The plan was to benefit from open-plan living with the option of separation for quiet and focused activities. The internal arrangement is focused around a centralised stair void that provides a heart to the house, allowing fluid connectivity of the open-plan and formal accommodation.  Image Courtesy © Matt Cant  Image Courtesy © Matt Cant The stair benefits from floor to ceiling glazing to capture the views over the Bristol Channel and roof lights to allow daylight deep into the building. A terrace and generous landing provide a moment to admire the view.  Image Courtesy © Matt Cant  Image Courtesy © Matt Cant The main bedroom accommodation is orientated south to take further advantage of the views. The master bedroom benefits from a vaulted roof capturing the drama of the roof geometry. The solid flanking walls frame a completely glazed wall which provides for far-reaching views over the cliff.  Image Courtesy © Matt Cant  Image Courtesy © Matt Cant The roof form is clad in light zinc which gives an aesthetically robust appearance in recognition of the stormy winds that sweep through the cliff top site. The gables are infilled with cedar left untreated to react and weather naturally in contract to the zinc.  Image Courtesy © Matt Cant  Image Courtesy © Matt Cant At ground floor, heavy slate walls run through and around the house appearing to protect against the weather and provide a strong support to the encompassing roof form.  Image Courtesy © Matt Cant  Image Courtesy © Matt Cant  Image Courtesy © Matt Cant  Image Courtesy © OB Architecture Ltd  Image Courtesy © OB Architecture Ltd  Image Courtesy © OB Architecture Ltd
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