Downley House, Petersfield Residence, England Residential Development Photos, New English Architecture
Downley House, England
Petersfield Residential Property design by Birds Portchmouth Russum Architects
5 Sep 2013
Design: Birds Portchmouth Russum Architects
Location: Ditcham, Petersfield, England GU31
photo : Nick Kane
Petersfield Residence – Downley House
Downley House Petersfield
This large private house is a tour de force in a technicolour architectural style that derives from that of James Stirling, from whose practice these architects emerged. This means that it is an assemblage of strong primary forms, mostly cylinders and cubes. The entire structure, including the curved elements, is of cross-laminated timber.
photo : Nick Kane
The procurement process was unusual. The client acted as his own contractor and project manager, and employed sub-contractors directly. The architect’s working drawings are in the form of meticulous hand-drawn, coloured and mostly three dimensional details. Such architecture will not be to everyone’s taste, but this is a private house and the client loves it. It is sustainable, exceeding Passivhaus standards, entirely coherent, beautifully realised and, in its own terms, near perfect.
photo : Nick Kane
Downley House – Building Information
Architect: Birds Portchmouth Russum Architects
Client: Private
Consultants: Techniker
MottMacdonald-FulcrumProjec-Techniques + Farrer Huxley Associates
Contractor: Downley Inspiring Construction
Contract Value: confidential
Date of completion: December 2011
Gross internal area: 650 sq m
photo : Nick Kane
photos : Nick Kane
photos : Nick Kane
Downley House images / information from Birds Portchmouth Russum Architects
RIBA Manser Medal shortlisted 5 Sep 2013
Location: Ditcham, Petersfield, England GU31, United Kingdom
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