The small courtyard offers a view of the stree and the park
CONTACTS/ SUPPLIERS
ARCHITECTS
Barefoot Architects
www.barefootarchitects.co.uk CONTRACTOR
Space Framing Limited
www.spaceframing.com
TILES © Greg Pittam
Walls and Floors
wallsandfloors.co.uk FLOORING
ukflooringcompany
www.ukflooringcompany.co.uk
BEDS, SOFABED AND © Greg Pittam © Sophie Kaye
We had to dig 10 metres into the ground because St Werburghs is basically built on sand
shading part of the roof garden.” The architect agrees on the roof terrace’s success. “One gets to see all the key elements of the project,” explains Martina. “The shape of the house which is a natural response to the unusual shape of the site, the Corten cladding so carefully executed by the amazing project contractor, the quiet patio paved with the old bricks and the contrasting busy street behind the uneven wall.”
BUILD & RESULTS
The build began in April 2019 after Bristol Council approved the design and took seven months to complete. “Our inspiration was the existing character and feel of St Werburghs,” explains Jane. “The neighbourhood is bursting with creativity and talent and we wanted to complement this as best we could.” Now a proud holder of a Royal Institute of British Architecture (RIBA) South West Special Award 2021, it’s clear Jane chose well when it came to her designers. “I am absolutely thrilled with all the accolades the house has received. But to be honest, I see this entirely as the achievement of Martina and Sam at Barefoot and our fantastic builders – Space Framing – who put it all together so professionally. My involvement was minimal.” For the architects, it turned out to be a match made in self-build heaven. “We loved
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working with Jane and Sophie. Jane is a really amazing client, she was brave to make unusual decisions, such as having her house clad in rusty metal,” says Martina. “She was decisive, and her optimism was a driving force of the project.” Among the stand-out features is the specially commissioned industrial double entry door. “We took inspiration from the turquoise colour of the door and reflected it in the house,” adds Jane. “The dining room/kitchen with full size windows overlooking the little courtyard, reflects the entry door with turquoise tiles in the kitchen, it really is quite a feature.’
And her advice to others considering self- building their home? Look for brownfield sites, which offer several practical benefits. “I am especially proud of the fact that we built on a brownfield site. As I look around, I can see so many other derelict areas which could provide wonderful imaginative homes. It makes me sad that people feel they have to buy new houses on large residential estates built in the countryside.” “People should also remember that if you build from scratch, there is no VAT on material, and if the area is completely derelict, you won’t even have to pay stamp duty!” She adds: “From a financial perspective, in my case, there was not much difference between building from scratch and buying a finished building.”
WARDROBE IKEA
www.ikea.com/gb/en
SHELVING
Cox & Cox
www.coxandcox.co.uk
DINING TABLE AND CHAIRS John Lewis
www.johnlewis.com
MUSTARD SOFA
Wayfair
www.wayfair.co.uk
SOFT FURNISHINGS AND BEDDING Made
Made.com PAINTS
Paint & Paper Library, Little Greene, Farrow & Ball (Ammonite is the main colour of the inside - walls and ceilings)
STEEL CLADDING
Hammonds
www.fchammonds.co.uk
GLAZING Sternfenster
www.sternfenster.com/
ROOF LIGHTS
Velux
www.velux.co.uk
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