Project
No.5 Gwithian Towans started as a 1950s blockwork bungalow, wasteful of energy and in need of protection from the wind driven rain. ARCO2 created a replacement still-modest home that fits the environmentally sensitive area but maintains fine details and comfortable occupant privacy.
AREA OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY
The house sits adjacent to an area of outstanding natural beauty, which created a challenge as all new buildings on The Towans are scrutinised against a detailed and stringent Design Guide. ARCO2 took this in their stride and created a nature-friendly home just as beautiful.
DESIGN FEATURES:
- Locally significant building
- Glass sliding walls to seamlessly reach nature
- Beautiful views
BRIGHT OPEN PLAN LIVING SPACE
A modern, natural light encapsulating space that accommodates intimate dinners as well as cheerful family life.
DESIGN FEATURES
- Open plan living area
- Large windows draw in an abundance of natural light
- High pitched ceilings provide an open airy space
SUSTAINABLE FEATURES
A beautiful very low energy home that provides excellent indoor air quality as well as outputting very little waste. The timber cladding and other materials were all chosen for longevity and easy maintenance. And the garage emcompasses a bat home and roosting locations.
- Living roof
- Porous paving and reinforced grass driveways
- Local contractors used
- Very low energy home
