Boneshill
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This contemporary style home is an 'upside down house' with a large open plan dining, kitchen and lounge area occupying most of the first floor, and all the bedrooms and bathrooms on the ground floor. A full length south facing balcony at first floor level gives lovely views. The roof of the main range of the building is standing seam Zinc, a durable and beautiful roofing material that fits well with the pallet of materials used here.
Such a steeply sloping site as this creates an interplay of levels and is an opportunity not to be missed. The large deck area gives access to the upper levels of the garden and helps to create a secluded area for al fresco dining.
Sling braced trusses have been used to good effect in this lovely open volume of space.
Oak, when sand-blasted, turns a lovely uniform pale straw colour which created a good foil for the colour and texture of other materials, such as the turquoise glass splash back and painted walls of the kitchen.
Creating an entire slot of glazing over the stair well produces a lovely quality of light within the space, and is at once beautiful and practical.
This home has been thoughtfully designed and carefully detailed, and is undoubtedly a striking and elegant dwelling.
“"Just to say that it looks fabulous, and all who survey it are wonder-struck. Best wishes and many thanks to you all."
Simon, National Trust
“"We wanted to write to you to express our profound gratitude for the excellent work you have done on our building scheme. It cannot have been easy to pick up the project from another architect when there were still a number of issues unresolved, but you have done so brilliantly and remained calm throughout, even at fraught times. We really do appreciate that you have gone the extra mile for us. We have all enjoyed working with you and have been so impressed with the quality of your work."
Alastair, The Early Years Project
“"We have constructed several buildings using Oak frames designed, manufactured and erected by the Green Oak Carpentry Company. We are pleased to confirm that their work is accurate, well detailed and delivered on time. They are knowledgeable and we find working with them easy and straight forward. We therefore have no hesitation in recommending them."
Robert, Trembath Associates
“"Everyone is very impressed with the finished result and I thought I would just take the opportunity of belatedly giving my thanks to you and your team for a job very well done. I have submitted the bridge for a Civic Society award for next year and have every expectation of its success."
P White, Northholt & Greenford Countryside Park Manager
“"Thanks for the excellent job which has just been completed on the Oak Frame extension to the above property. Not only is the quality of the work faultless, it is a true work of art, which will bring endless enjoyment to me and my wife. The end result has surpassed our wildest expectations."
Ray Nicolaides