The brief was for a contemporary family house with a flexible living/dining/kitchen arrangement including a space for music making, four bedrooms, a workshop for piano repair, a small study and ample storage and service space. The relationship of the new design to the original house was considered particularly carefully. The pinwheel plan and precise setting out were designed to take maximum advantage of the southern outlook, some fine existing trees and other natural features. The aim was to create a composition that complements the listed building in terms of form and material while having a clear identity of its own. Designed by Avanti Architects.
