The Brow

Growing up in Rural Wiltshire I spent a great deal of time exploring the corridors and rooms of traditional farmhouses and cottages. To me there is great importance in the way that materials are used and celebrated to make a house more than just a building.

We began by reminiscing about the sounds and smells of those early memories; the warmth of the sun on the cold stone tiles, or the smell of well waxed wood and old books. Then we looked at how combining modern and traditional detailing could further celebrate those strengths.

Vistas through the home were played with to ensure that whilst some remained minimal, hence framing views out of the building, others were cluttered with intrigue so as to convolute and slow ones perception of the spaces as you enter them.

Throughout the rural eco house a balance was sought between serenity and activity providing varying levels of warmth or composure to the spaces created.