2020 MID-SCALE RESIDENTIAL AWARD: sponsored by The Hans and Märit Rausing Charitable Trust
A restoration, conversion or new-build of two to ten units. Click on an image to see a larger version.
The project involved the replacement of a disused dwelling house with a similar scale high performing dwelling. In addition to the house and running concurrently was the conversion of a disused barn which required a considerate approach to the repairs of the timber frame and existing stone walling.
Submitted by: Valley Builders Ltd, East Grinstead www.vbl.co.uk
Architect: Alex Burdfield, Savills (UK) Ltd, Petworth www.savills.co.uk
Contractors: Valley Builders Ltd
Craftsman: Dave Whalin (Carpenter), Valley Builders Ltd
Built in the mid-1880s, The Stables is nestled within a historic mews which was used to service the grand houses of Hove. Formerly a Victorian Riding Stables, the property has now been converted into four apartments and a ground floor with two offices, maintaining the original features and integrity of the building.
Submitted/Built by: River Oaks Homes, Hove www.riveroakshomes.co.uk
Architect: Fathom Architects, London www.fathomarchitects.com
The site sits within the ground of Sunte House, which is a Grade II* listed building. For many years, the site had been closed off from the public, the scheme restored access and opened to the public a large accessible green. The development encloses the public realm in a horseshoe reflecting typical Sussex vernacular architecture.
Submitted by: Fluid Architecture Limited, Nutley www.fluidarchitecture.ltd
Architect: Fluid Architecture Limited
Developer: Brookworth Homes, Reigate www.brookworth.com