Influenced by the aesthetic charm of traditional Georgian facade at the front, and replete with staggered minimalist cubes at the rear, Mill Hill House is a seamless blend of old-world allure and contemporary design.
Our principal motivation was to craft a space that utilises optimal arrangements and lighting, while still respecting and harmonising with the more traditional adjacent architecture. As a result, we’ve achieved an intriguing progression of spaces that coalesce to form a structure both aggregated and nuanced.
The use of materials also echo our design ethos. The Dutch bricks
Inside, we’ve focused on local craftsmanship, creating harmony through fluent transitions, allowing distinct environments to exist within larger, uninterrupted spaces. Central to the house is a ten-meter high atrium, acting as the home’s beating heart, providing a dramatic transition between the front and the back gardens.
Above all, we’re proud of our commitment to sustainable design, incorporating Passivhaus principles, including mechanical ventilation heat recovery system, airtightness, high-performance glazing, green roofs, and solar panels, all seamlessly integrated with the design.
Thank you to an amazing client and the team involved in this project. This nomination is a testament to our shared passion for creating beautiful, sustainable, and innovative spaces.
A full list of the nominated projects is available on ArchDaily’s website. Winners are announced on 12th March 2021.
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A review of the project by Chris Foges with photographs by Edmund Sumner was featured in Architecture Today, please see here for the article.