Jonathan and Berni asked us to upgrade a well proportioned but outdated 1970’s brick hillside house into a contemporary home that utilised its fantastic views towards historic Bridgnorth. The redesign of the house examined spacial arrangement, aesthetics and energy efficiency as a whole, in order to create a house that meets the demands of 21st-century living. 

The house was opened up to create a double-height atrium which links a new first-floor mezzanine, kitchen/dining and exterior terrace into one stunning entertaining space which enjoys views across the valley.  Glass balustrades ensure uninterrupted views on entering the building, whilst a new zinc clad dormer above provides natural cross-ventilation to the living space.  Full height kitchen units, a hidden door to the utility room and raised island bar help maintain the minimalist feel even when the kitchen is is use. 

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The new heavily insulated solid floor with integrated underfloor heating, whole-house mechanical ventilation with heat recovery system, careful detailing and airtightness measures create a comfortable, healthy environment as well as significantly reducing energy bills.

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The rather dowdy existing brick skin was wrapped in 250mm insulated render with contrasting anthracite aluminium triple glazed Internorm windows and Raico curtain wall to give the house a striking new contemporary look.