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In terms of planning, he tells me the biggest challenge was landscaping and boundary treatments, as the team had to balance requirements around security and local policy, while trying to retain the unique character of the rural setting. With access to the site being a potential issue – especially as part of the access required an entrance through the old farm which would require the refurbishment of listed buildings – “early engagement and research” was needed to ensure a smooth process here. “Our good relationship with the farm meant that we were able to work with them to facilitate the phasing plan and accommodate site storage,” explains Calthrop. Because the contracting arm of the Stonewood Group specialises in the restoration and refurbishment of listed properties, they were able to seek advice and expertise from colleagues, and “navigate this accordingly.”
Design partnership From a design point of view, the farm provided the bulk of the context for the design of the scheme, and this reportedly became a key selling point for potential buyers. “We wanted to focus on a simple but elegant architectural form, whilst adding character to the homes with premium
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quality materials and architectural points of interest, for example datum lines with a different course of brick highlighting these points of reference, generous window openings, natural slate roof finishes, natural stone,” explains Calthrop. According to Smart, the team worked closely with ‘partner architects’ Stonewood Design to achieve this: “We are both part of the group, but work independently from each other until the opportunity and project are right, then we pull together and harness each other’s expertise to raise the bar.” He continues: “We have been working alongside each other for many years, constantly refining ways of delivering projects efficiently with quality at the heart of every decision we make. We have effective methods of problem-solving and communication, allowing a smooth working relationship that has resulted in a beautiful project.” “Most importantly,” says Calthrop, “we all understood how the scheme would need to work as a great place to live – this meant plenty of green space, generous gardens and public open space that would add great connections to the existing village.”
Architectural palette The team looked to the village, beyond the farm, to create an architectural palette that
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