Quarhouse — Roger Gransmore Architect

Cirencester Stroud Cotswolds Architecture Listed Building Architect Conservation Area Cotswold

Cirencester Stroud Cotswolds Architecture Listed Building Architect Conservation Area Cotswold

Cirencester Stroud Cotswolds Architecture Listed Building Architect Conservation Area Cotswold

Cirencester Stroud Cotswolds Architecture Listed Building Architect Conservation Area Cotswold

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Cirencester Stroud Cotswolds Architecture Listed Building Architect Conservation Area Cotswold

Cirencester Stroud Cotswolds Architecture Listed Building Architect Conservation Area Cotswold

Cirencester Stroud Cotswolds Architecture Listed Building Architect Conservation Area Cotswold

Cirencester Stroud Cotswolds Architecture Listed Building Architect Conservation Area Cotswold

Quarhouse is a new build two storey house in Brimscombe, Stroud. The design includes a feature split roof design, which forms a projecting canopy over the south facing glass doors. This maximises views across the Golden Valley, while shielding the glass from solar gain during warmer weather. The roof also protects the first floor roof terrace, while providing a seamless extension from the first floor bedrooms to enjoy the morning sunrise. North facing windows at high level help to ventilate the bedrooms and regulate the temperature to provide a year round comfortable living space.

The sustainable design is constructed from a highly insulated timber frame, together with modern windows and doors to retain heat and minimize energy consumption. Dark natural slates, render and larch timber cladding combine in a contemporary design which also makes careful references to the Cotswold vernacular synonymous with Stroud and the wider area. For example the larch timber cladding will continue to silver, softening in appearance, to sit harmoniously with the natural landscape. Traditional principles and proportions are complemented with more contemporary features such as the narrow double height window which fills the house with natural daylight throughout the day.