Brochure of Residential Projects Presentation of projects already realised, in the process of being built or in development, within our architecture studio.
Gillard Associates is committed to designing buildings, spaces, products and places which are as striking and innovative as they are socially, economically and environmentally responsible. Driving all of our work is the need to design attractive and environmentally sustainable solutions for living, working and enjoying ourselves. Recent legislation requires us to act more responsibly in procuring, commissioning and maintaining our building stock while reducing carbon emissions; but we have found that our clients are just as committed to these sustainable principles. By pursuing a rigorous process of research and development we have evolved a ‘recipe’ for building which is capable of satisfying our clients' aspirations as well as the demands of regulation.
Working with our partner firms, we can deliver a full service which includes structural, planning, environmental, and not least, interior design skills, to ensure a well co ordinated and integrated project. Using Archicad Building Information Modelling (BIM) software, we provide our clients with a full understanding and appreciation of the spatial, environmental and aesthetic content of their projects 'on screen' in the virtual environment before proceeding to the next step. Gillard Associates can supply the creativity, guidance and technical skills necessary to meet the aspirations of our clients, the demands of new legislation...and the expectations of future generations. I hope you enjoy looking through this portfolio of our work as much as we have enjoyed producing it.
We are all facing the consequences of climate change. Gillard Associates has signed up to the Architects Declare movement. The twin crises of climate breakdown and biodiversity loss are the most serious issue of our time. Buildings and construction play a major part, accounting for nearly 40% of energy-related carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions whilst also having a significant impact on our natural habitats. For everyone working in the construction industry, meeting the needs of our society without breaching the earth’s ecological boundaries will demand a paradigm shift in our behaviour. Together with our clients, we need to commission and design buildings as indivisible components of a larger, constantly regenerating and self-sustaining system.
Home Making
This section showcases our private clients' projects. The case studies range from large one off homes, to small extensions or remodelled houses.The projects are as diverse as the folk who commission us, but the common link running through all our designs is the desire to help our clients achieve a beautiful and sustainable lifestyle. All of the projects benefit from our attention to detail which comes from working with cutting edge technology, combined with a deep knowledge of construction, to produce buildings which are practical, resilient, and timeless. Working with our interior designers we can deliver a complete package from conception to completion.
Residential
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HIDDEN HOUSE
New sustainable earth sheltered dwelling in Bonvilston, Vale of Glamorgan
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Following an unsuccessful planning application for a conventional dwelling, refused on the grounds that it would impede views over an open field, we encouraged the client to consider a more unusual solution. The result is a design which has surpassed his - and the local authority's - expectations.
The dwelling is buried under the contours of the existing ground which slopes to the south west. It will be completely invisible from the busy main road but provide beautiful and uninterrupted views over the Vale. The mass of earth and heavy construction will reduce traffic noise to almost nothing, and will provide heat storage making the dwelling very low energy in use.
SUMMER
WINTER
The section diagrams left indicate the concept better than the plans. Courtyards allow light to enter the deep plan and provide cross ventilation. The proximity of the glazed wall to the nature will make use of deciduous trees to control solar gain and the use of passive shading devices will ensure that the building is virtually immune to diurnal heating and cooling cycles.
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south facing terraces
LOW ENERGY HOUSE Dinas Powys, Vale of Glamorgan
The dwelling is designed to maximize the benefits of solar radiation and take advantage of the extensive south facing views over the Vale of Glamorgan. The design is simple, economical, and functional, yet provides great flexibility for the clients to live on one or two levels and up to three heating zones, allowing them to close down guest bedrooms when living alone.
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This dwelling continues the development of the energy strategy implemented in the previous example: heating and cooling using a heat pump coupled to a borehole. The 'fabric first' strategy minimises the heat required and the low grade energy recovered is distributed throughout the house at a temperature less than 35oC even on the coldest day.
The use of rainwater harvesting, solar thermal DHW and whole house ventilation is included as part of our standard ‘sustainability kit’. This new dwelling has been described as an exemplar sustainable development proposal by the Vale of Glamorgan Planning Department. With its extensive terracing and built on the site of an old tennis court, the design makes the most of excellent south facing views with generous open plan spaces linking right through the building towards floor to ceiling glass doors that frame the rolling countryside beyond. Designed for a couple approaching retirement this house will provide luxury and comfort in a robust dwelling based on high quality construction, materials and sustainable technologies
Clockwise from top left: Terrace over Garage
details of materials for surfaces
Ensuite bathroom with natural light Master bedroom
Composite timber deck (non PVC)
Views from sun deck Studio
Bathroom
Closet
Private entrance courtyard Sitting room
Master Bedroom
Library
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Sliding timber shutter for sunlight control
Client
James Job Title
New Low Energy Dwelling
Gray coloured Energiedak system on roof
first floor plan
Land adjacent to Westra Lodge
First Floor Area: 76.40 m2 822.30 ft2
Porous paving for sustainable drainage
Drawing Title
First Floor Sliding privacy timber shutters
Date
06/04/2009
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Courtyard In-situ texturized concrete pavement
Garage
Sliding privacy and sunlight timber shutters
Ceramic tiles
Retaining wall
Draught Lobby
Formal Dining
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Composite timber deck (non PVC)
Client
James Job Title
New Low Energy Dwelling Land adjacent to Westra Lodge
Sliding timber shutters for sunlight control
Composite timber deck (non PVC) Retained tree
Ground Floor Area: 215.18 m2 2294.90 ft2
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Drawing Title
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Traditional meets modern: the interiors reflect the clients' love of traditional furnishings but these seem at home in their modern envelope. The long upper floor stairwell was designed to accommodate the owner's collection of artwork, maps and paintings, all naturally lit under a linear roof window. above: landing far left: toplit staircase left: solar shading detail
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CONTEMPORARY BARN Remodelling a rural idyll in timber and glass 09
This client's property, in the heart of rural Herefordshire, required a very sensitive design solution to satisfy the strict local planning constraints. The most suitable solution was a direct response to the local agricultural vernacular: an engineered timber framed structure, similar in appearance to a rural barn, but fitted out internally as living accommodation.
A framed structure enables the extensive use of glazed walls for the enjoyment of the extensive gardens. To complement this internally glazed balustrades were specified to allow sunlight into the dining space, which makes the most of its double height. The link with the old farmhouse was achieved with glass architecture, providing a fitting and striking entrance sequence to the remodelled property.
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the electrically operated openable glazing first floor plan
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ground floor plan
main living space
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above: the cottage before work commenced right: construction in progress
glass architecture making the most of the beautiful gardens
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above left: glazed corridor and lobby linking old and new below left: glass architecture gives joy and light to the otherwise heavy traditional house right: structural glass staircase and balustrade
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VICTORIAN TERRACE REWORK Extension and courtyard design
view through the kitchen
No 63, Llanfair Road, Cardiff This project involved a radical makeover of a traditional terraced house owned by Claire Parsons, an accomplished interior designer. With a modest budget and working alongside Sunrise Interiors, the kitchen has been opened up to the garden - which has also been transformed into another room. The result brings a little bit of Mediterranean atmosphere to south Wales combining vegetation and clever use of timber in the garden for entertaining and relaxing, as well as minimalist interiors flooded with light and sunshine... at least when it is not raining!
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Above: before construction, the garden was completely blocked from view. Left: light and space have transformed the clients' lifestyle
above: the internal courtyard brings light and air deep into the plan below: the simple boxlike extension transforms the property by opening up the housse to the garden
existing ground floor
proposed ground floor
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Solar power
Balcony views
ZERO ENERGY HOUSE
Doghill Farm, Duffryn, Vale of Glamorgan This project , constructed under our direct management, has achieved an outstanding ambition for the clients who wanted a zero energy dwelling. The clean and simple layout - based on the shape and form of a derelict barn uses the minimum of material, and takes advantage of views and solar radiation.
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The building envelope is well insulated using SIPS panels and triple glazed windows. This also provides good air tightness, to further increase energy efficiency. Fresh air at ambient temperatures is provided by a whole house system with heat recovery, and the resulting heat loads are very low – less than 4 kW on the predicted coldest day.
Heating is provided by a ground source heat pump, delivered via low temperature underfloor heating, which also provides low energy cooling when connected to a dew point sensor, to compensate for low thermal mass in the construction. The roof is fitted with an array of photvoltaic cells which makes the building almost carbon neutral. The owners are reporting a net profit well into four figures annually. Domestic hot water demand is provided by the heat pump in winter but backed up by a solar thermal system in summer. A rainwater harvesting system is also specified, providing filtered water to wcs and for garden use.
Water feature
glazed entrance hall
Use of environmental design software makes sure that we have control over the thermal performance of our dwellings. As long as the builder has a good eye for detail this is transferabe to the construction site: but inspections are needed to make sure that standards remain as expected.
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simple aesthetic agricutural chic
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The clients were keen to maintain clean simple lines and a Eurpean aesthetic. High end appliances were selected and the BIM management allowed fine tolerances for co ordination and ease of fitting.
The concept was for a dwelling which would be low energy and therefore cheap to run: make the most of the views out onto the landscape: provide low maintenance easy living. It was agreed that the best way to reduce running costs and be environmentally sustainable was to balance the energy inputs and outputs to provide nett zero emissions over the year.
This has been done via the environmental software used by the practice. The best solar exposition has been determined and predictions about energy consumption have been made, results which were not only validated but exceeded by our clients once they settled in. When taking into account the seasonal adjustment it was found that with feed in tariffs, the clients were generating up to ÂŁ2000 pa in renewable energy sales.
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BEACH HOUSE
New sustainable dwelling in Porthcawl
view from the bay
This new replacement dwelling benefits from an unobscured southerly aspect across sand dunes and stunning views along undeveloped areas of the Glamorgan Heritage Coastline west of Porthcawl. Large glazed walls open up towards the sea from almost all habitable rooms and a narrow exercise pool with a bathing platform provides excellent views of the house and the beach.
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The simple horizontality of the structure and the minimalist palette of materials creates a beautifully understated modernist building in harmony with its context.
The entire ground floor is given over to utility rooms, a swimming pool and gym, with entrance and reception generous enough to provide space for entertaining. The first floor is given over to guests rooms and a separate living area. The two floors are connected by means of a lightwell by the staircase. The south elevation is mainly glazed to take advantage of the views towards the bay, and open up to balconies.
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entrance Narrow opening in the wall Timber gate S-04
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Storage
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Drying area
Replacement Dwelling
Garden (Low height planting)
Laundry Chute
Technical Room
Job Title
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Utility Room
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39 Beach Road, Porthcawl
Staircase
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Ground Floor Plan Ceramic tiles
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Replacement Dwelling
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Library
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the deconstructed south facade brings a certain contemporary touch to the dwelling, ensuring its presence in the landscape
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East Elevation
architecture and design 2 Cathedral Road Cardiff CF11 9RZ Tel No 02920 229 133 contact@gillardassociates.co.uk
Master Bedroom Dining
Kitchen
Living Client
Williams +6.000 / +12.680
Job Title
Replacement Dwelling Laundry Chute
Lift
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39 Beach Road, Porthcawl
Void
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Dressing Staircase
Second Floor Plan Store
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Pre-patinated copper cladding wall
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"It is rare to receive a proposal for an imaginative design for a modern dwelling on a site where such a design is fully justified, and where the proposed dwelling would enhance the interest and character of the area.
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This is such a proposal and the application is fully supported. It is believed that the building will be a beacon for good design and transform with a landmark building that has both character and quality 20 a group of undistinguished 20th century houses."
CONTEMPORARY HOUSE view from road
Sustainable dwelling on Gower Peninsula Located inside the Gower National Park, this project has been designed to optimise an opportunity spotted by the client to develop an infill or windfall site set behind a small cottage built next to a busy main road.
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The form of the building design takes on an organic shape, enclosing an open north facing courtyard, with a predominantly single storey mass to the south and west to reduce shading and provide shelter.
Above: garden elevation with sun deck and balcony Far left: bird's eye view of site Left: entrance elevation designed to control access and provide privacy
Play room more compact and fitted with TV and seating spaces.
Vertical bike rack (5 spaces)
Generous entrance area with separate room for coats and shoes Sunny deck Play Room
WC
Porch
Bikes
A living area part of the dining space. Dining and living spaces are interchangeable Deck Garage garage 3 spaces Draught Lobby
Pippa's Store Plant
Staircase access to memorabilia ceiling storage
Cloaks
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Bedroom Kitchen
Backdoor entrance
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Rob's Store & Workshop
Workbench
Utility Room
Dog's bed
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Kitchen with a view to the landscape
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A completely separate snug fitted with storage, fireplace and with a nice view to the landscape.
Snug
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Bedroom Courtyard
Client
New stair position gives unspoilt views from dining and living to the landscape
Pountney Job Title
New Dwellin Family bathroom
Big family bathroom window
28 Northwa Drawing Title
Ground Floo Guests ensuite
Date Guests bedroom
24/12/2009 Drawing No
C143 SK Guest bedroom with deck.
File: C143 Dwelling 091
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Office window
Extra storage space in the office
Master Bathroom
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The dwelling opens out onto large gardens, decks and balconies so that the family can make the most of their surroundings as well.
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The large family room and kitchen is placed in the centre of the plan, which allows good solar penetration at all times of the year, and access into the private courtyard as well as a sunny south facing garden terrace. The children’s study bedrooms are in the single storey west ‘wing’. The form of the building then culminates in a double storey master bedroom suite, giving privacy and countryside views. Designed for an easy going outdoorsy family the house has plenty of space and character for them to enjoy.
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Office
GILLARD Wider balcony with space for seating
The new dwelling is not designed with a ‘principal elevation’. Rather, it is a form which changes with the observer’s viewpoint. From the road it will be difficult to see because it is well set back and because the mass and scale and density of the development is relatively small.
Master Bedroom
Master bedroom layout allows for more storage space if necessary
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Client
Pountney Job Title
New Dwellin Master bedroom balcony accessed through sliding doors
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First Floor -
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File: C143 Dwelling 091
HOUSE EXTENSION Porthcawl
Our proposals attach a generous extension for a new master bedroom onto the front of the property aligned towards pleasant rural views. This combined with visual seclusion created by new planting and acoustical privacy by a water feature frame a new south facing seating area connected by sliding doors to living areas on land that was previously an unused lawn. Internally partition walls have been removed to create modern flowing spaces that link to a new generously glazed extension and blend onto the garden through large glass doors.
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above left: detail of cantilevered master bedroom above: front elevation right: glazed extension opens upliving rooms to the garden
Double glazed skylights with timber frames and aluminum cladding
New drainpipe
147 Pantmawr Road
Double glazed with timber frames
151 Pantmawr Road
Detailing and materials of new roof to visually match existing
Repositioned soil pipe Brick to match existing All new windows: double glazed and timber framed
151 Pantmawr Road
Lawn Neighbouring garage not surveyed
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Elevation
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Neighbouring garage not surveyed
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Kitchen Breakfast bar
New openings in external wall
Dining
Pantmawr Road
151 Pantmawr Road
147 Pantmawr Road
Proposed stained glass window
Pantmawr Road, Cardiff
Extended office
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Driveway
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Living Office
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151 Pantmawr Road
Magnolia render to match existing
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Grey roof membrane to have appearance of a lead roof
This modest extension to the rear of semi-detached suburban All new Brick to dwelling is designed to provide private but linked windows: match double glazed in existing timber frames accommodation for an elderly relative. The interiors are Guest bedroom designed to frame a variety of views from seating and sleeping areas so the garden can still be enjoyed even with limited mobility. A northerly orientation made it hard to both design a form that would not overshadow the garden and position windows to admit sunlight. For this a roof form was chosen which slopes 1:100 reason North East Elevation down to a low level towards the garden and has a string of clerestorey windows beneath its highest edge which animate New double spaces with sunlight. glazed stained glass window
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REMODELLED COTTAGE
Sensitively converted dwelling for elderly client We are all getting older. It takes a sensitive designer to understand the needs of an elderly client and it helps if one has experienced this before: either first hand, sustaining an injury, or second hand, caring for 25relatives. This project is modest but important: it enables the owner to have a choice of bedrooms depending on ability, and allows space for a live in carer or visitor, as required.
The original cottage was outdated and the outbuildings of no further use. Our scheme neatly solved the brief: to have self contained accommodation for the client's elderly mother, whilst providing separate but linked accommodation for a live-in carer. Raising the roof pitch created much more spce, and allowed the building of a conservatory to allow the old lady to continue with her hobby: the growing of flowers and herbs to help with health and well being.
The original cottage before conversion works
Above: home is where the hearth is. Downsizing can be difficult for people of any age, particularly when they may be leaving the home where they have lived for many years, perhaps the family home. We took care to make sure that the details of the interiors were familiar, and that much loved furniture had is own special place in the new dwelling. Right: entrance given a spacious all weather porch to enable the removal of boots and wet coats before entering. And not forgetting the all important bench.
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woodstore
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external view of the modern dwellling from the garden
BIRCHEN LANE
Luxury executive home in Sussex green belt.
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The brief from the developer client was simple: build a beautiful family home which makes the most of this valuable windfall site. Our response needed to respect the designated AONB heritage status of the area, which is in the heart of the home counties green belt. For this reason the building is mainly single storey, built with low key materials referenced from the local vernacular.
The house is organised very simply on an L-shaped plan. The south facing west wing is the open plan living accommodation, which flows beautifully from the double height entrance hall. The eastern wing is for bedroom accommodation, with all rooms having ensuite bathrooms. Of course the master suite is located on the upper floor, whoch has been organised with its own snug and balcony looking towards the downs.
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The Quaypad Cardiff Marina Watkiss Way Cardiff CF11 0JL
clay facing brick
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Housing at Birchen Lane
P7 Amendments ARG 150701 P6 Amendments ARG 150616
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P3 Minor amendments and revisions ARG 150505 P2 Revisions following clients comments ARG 150422 Drawing Title
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Mulcare-Ball Job Title
Housing at Birchen Lane
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REPLACEMENT DWELLING
Coastal living: living life on the edge
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Replacing a mundane and outdated bungalow, this dwelling had to be designed to fit into the AONB on Cornwall's north coast. the site offered unrivalled views to the beach and Atlantic ocean, but was very exposed to the weather. The form and content of the layout takes full advantage of the opportunity and was recently granted planning permission.
above: entrance courtyard right: balcony and shading device designed to modulate and control overheatingrear of the dwelling below: existing bungalow
1 3 Key 1 entrance 2 courtyard 3 garage 4 wet entrance 5 main living areas 6 master bedroom 7 pool deck
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above: bird's eye view of dwelling showing how the building steps down the site in with right: outlook from the open plan living ding and kitchen areas far right: view from across the creek, showing how the dwelling blends into its prominent hillside setting top right: view from nature reserve showing how the mass of the dwelling is broken down into facets with natural materials
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GREAT HOUSE FARM
Sustainable housing in St Fagans, Cardiff
On Cardiff's urban fringe at St Fagans, this project, now in the final phase of development is an example of what can be achieved in the residential sector using innovative technology, collaboration, and the support of an enlightened client.
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The success of this Great House Farm, which brought several distinctions to the practice including the Construction Excellence in Wales Award, was achieved by the architects' use of BIM to establish and maintain control of information, but also by paying special attention to placemaking.
Everything in this project is about community: as Clare Nash says in her book Modern Vernacular Housing, which reviews the development as a case study: it almost qualifies for being a cohousing project. Even though the juxtaposition of apartments could be described as quite usual, the shared garden and pond bring a significant gain to the project, in terms of wildlife and nature but also in social cohesion. Great House Farm Phase 2 has recently been completed, which sees the addition of 10 more flats. Phase 3 is now on site and comprises 13 dwellings of various sizes from 2- 4-bedroomed detached houses.
Construction Excellence in Wales 2014 Sustainability Award Shortlisted for Welsh National Eisteddfod 2015 Shortlisted for RICS Housing Awards 2015 Premier Guarantee Environmental Project of the Year 2013
building containing the apartments
historic context: the development also takes account of the existing farmyard buildings
private terraces looking towards the communal garden
two bedroom dwelling on single storey
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Preliminary Drawing for Discussion
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"I am extremely pleased with the development. The building, the location, the landscaping, the pond, the birdlife, the quiet, the sound and heat insulation, the internal layout of my apartment and the number, size, height and quality of the windows are all excellent. I love its sustainability design and aspirations. I am very much enjoying living here."
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Michael McCarthy, resident Great House Farm
above: Phase 2 apartments recently completed below: Phase 3, presently at the detailed design stage, sees the addition of 13 new dwellings
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'The holistic approach taken at design stage is ground-breaking, and this is when key decisions, that have the most impact on the sustainability of the project, are made. Great House Farm is a clear demonstration to the house building community and shows the benefits of a commitment to sustainability' CEW 'Sustainability-Our Legacy' award citation
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