A high-quality contemporary design for a new four-bedroom family home in the countryside, sitting in a valley in a designated Natural Landscape in Hampshire.

The design is informed by a detailed understanding of the context, the farmstead typology sits harmoniously within the site and the agricultural influence provides a positive relationship to the surrounding area.

By adopting an agricultural design approach – reflective of the traditional farmstead typology – the dwelling can be divided into three smaller barn style masses, resulting in the height and visual impact of the proposal being significantly reduced, as compared to a singular residential home. This approach allows for a better integration into the topography of the site, which reduces excavation and groundworks, therefore reducing cost and providing a more sustainable design solution.

The dwelling will be exemplary in terms of energy efficiency and building performance, its orientation maximizes the potential of PV arrays on the south and east facing roof slopes, with the windows and doors framing views out across the valley.