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Building Around Nature: A Forever Home Designed for Life
F
or Anna and Edward, the dream of building their forever home began with an ancient oak tree.
Their Woolverstone, Suffolk plot
featured a tired bungalow sitting within the tree’s root protection zone. Rather than renovate, the couple chose to create a contemporary home that would celebrate both the landscape and the oak that fi rst attracted them to the site. Working with architect Juliet Moore, they set out to design a light-fi lled home that would remain connected to the garden while providing fl exibility for the future. “The oak tree was one of the main
reasons we bought the plot,” says Anna. “We wanted to see it from as many spaces as possible.” The resulting home is formed from
three interlocking volumes arranged around a striking double-height atrium. Living, sleeping and utility spaces are carefully zoned, creating a home that feels spacious yet practical for everyday life. Juliet Moore’s design focused on framing views of the surrounding landscape and bringing natural light deep into the interior.
“A series of colliding pavilions housing the living, sleeping and amenity spaces come together to form a dramatic central
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atrium,” she explains. “All with a view of the tree.”
Sustainability was also a key priority. Alongside solar panels, a green roof and highly insulated construction, the glaing specifi cation played an important role in meeting the home’s energy targets.
After consulting glazing specialists okoHaus, Anna and Edward chose
VELFAC 200 triple-glazed windows throughout, complemented by a VELFAC Ribo entrance door. The composite timber-aluminium system delivers strong thermal performance while maximising daylight and views. “The products offered the balance of performance and aesthetics we were looking for,” says Edward. “They’ve helped the house achieve an EPC A rating while maintaining the clean architectural lines we wanted.” Slim sightlines create a seamless connection between inside and out, while the carefully chosen frame colours complement the home’s contemporary design. Beyond aesthetics, accessibility was built into the project from the outset, with fl ush thresholds and adaptable spaces designed to support long-term living. Today, Timbers is a striking example of how thoughtful architecture, sustainable design and high-performance glazing can work together to create a home that is both beautiful and practical. Most importantly, the ancient oak remains at the heart of the project, celebrated from almost every room and fi rmly rooted in the story of the home.
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