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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. The Drive in Hertfordshire, England by Gregory Phillips ArchitectsJuly 9th, 2022 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: Gregory Phillips Architects The Drive is a sleek, stylish and modern 21st century house. With every detail finely honed, the house is a shining example of carefully considered architecture and precisely-detailed construction. The site is ideal for this type of house, a rectangular plot facing due south and sloping down to the road; achieving a grand vista from the entrance.  Image Courtesy © RelicPride
 Image Courtesy © RelicPride In an effort to meet the clients’ sustainable goals the house does not follow the classic pattern for such sites. All the major living spaces and bedrooms face north, the south facing side is almost totally glazed under a protruding overhang protected from the summer heat. The first floor on the north side is a fusion of brick and timber cladding with relatively smaller glazed openings. Within this arrangement the property has achieved an outstanding level of spatial variety and sequence. The route from the entrance passes through a small, dark panelled hallway straight into a double-height, roof-lit atrium before entering the full-width living space and addressing the stunning garden views. This is classic compression-and-release but the effect is not lost on even the initiated.  Image Courtesy © RelicPride  Image Courtesy © RelicPride The materials have been selected to fit a muted palette of greys and soft Scandinavian tones; their texture varying from rough brick through dark stained Western red cedar to polished grey concrete. Detailing is minimal and clinical. This property deals with the challenge of being a comfortable, luxury family home while accomplishing the client’s sustainable responsibility in an elegant, mature and replicable way.  Image Courtesy © RelicPride  Image Courtesy © RelicPride When it came time for the client to build their own property sustainability was a top priority. A fabric first approach has been employed along with eco-technology and a green-conscious space design that all aim towards a sustainable property while not compromising the comfort and style of a high-end modern family home. This property has dealt with the challenges of being a comfortable, luxury family home while accomplishing the client’s sustainable responsibility in an elegant, mature and replicable way.  Image Courtesy © RelicPride  Image Courtesy © RelicPride  Image Courtesy © RelicPride  Image Courtesy © RelicPride
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