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Woodridge

The design and construction of a bespoke residential dwelling built into a steeply sloping site, set within private woodland. The unique upside-down arrangement positioned the living and reception rooms on the first floor to make the most of the view across the valley, whilst the habitable bedrooms and ancillary rooms could be hunkered partially below ground to offer protection from the elements and greater thermal performance. Full length and wrap around cantilevered balconies on both levels provide further reception to the indoor / outdoor living concept, offering an additional recreational area of approximately 85m2, accessible via expansive bifold doors.

With an emphasis on sustainability, a highly thermally efficient and airtight hybrid steel and timber framed structure sat inside a reinforced ICF (Insulated Concrete Formwork) concrete retaining wall. The incorporation of multiple renewable technologies, in the form of air source heat pump low temperature under floor heating, mechanical heat recovery ventilation air management system, ensured a highly efficient and comfortable internal environment.

Due to the nature of the site, key environmental and ecological principles were employed to offer protection to the natural habitat of local wildlife. This involved working closely with Natural England and an appointed Ecologist, to ensure that mitigation techniques were specifically planned and actioned to sustain these habitats whilst construction was undertaken and offer enhancement following completion.

Woodridge has an internal floor area of approximately 2800 square feet comprising of an informal open plan living level including a kitchen, dining, living room, a boot room and WC. The lower ground floor compromises of three ensuite bedrooms, a utility, and a plant room.