“My wife and I needed to develop a parcel of land with outstanding views...the design criteria would have to be sympathetic to the surroundings, be as sustainable as reasonably possible...in short ARCO2 fulfilled all the original criteria with a brilliant sustainable design on good time with no trouble, in fact we enjoyed the experience.“
Mr and Mrs Dale

Project

The unusual plan has 3 wings creating a private morning terrace, wing orientated towards Porthillly church and the main frontage takes advantage of the dazzling views over Porthilly Beach, Rock and Padstow.

UNIQUE DESIGN

The design is extremely understated from the entrance with no views from the approach. Once entering, the building opens up to unobstructed panoramic estuary views; the element of surprise!

DESIGN FEATURES:

  • Contemporary design
  • Understated entrance
  • 4 Bedrooms 3 en-suite

UNOBSTRUCTED VIEWS

Oysters was designed to be very sympathetic to neighbouring buildings and its mass, height and scale were carefully considered to retain views from neighbouring properties. After all, such a stunning panoramic view deserves to be seen by everyone around.

DESIGN FEATURES

  • Unobstructed pnaoramic estuary views
  • Large glass framed balcony
  • Direct beach access

SUSTAINABLE FEATURES

This highly insulated, airtight house has come to life using local materials such as stone, timber cladding, render and natural slate.

  • Green roof
  • Insulated with warmcel recycled newspaper
  • Triple glazed doors and windows