This building was situated on the edge of a conservation area in a village in the Cotswolds. It was built in the 1960s as part of a small development of single storey homes. Over time they had all been extended and their appearance had changed significantly.

The new owners were particularly keen to improve the thermal performance and energy efficiency  of the building. To achieve this we stripped the building back and adapted the foundations, walls and floors, and added a thick layer of insulation. The original Bradstone walls were over-clad with a sensitive building palette of local Cotswold stone and timber. Along with a metal standing seam roof, this selection of materials were chosen for durability, longevity and aesthetic appearance.

The result is a low energy home that provides bright, airy living spaces with much lower carbon emissions than would be associated with a total new build. It is an exemplar of retain and reuse.

Photography – Ed RS Aves