Garden view to Sand Martins, a Para 84 an energy efficient passive house. Another grand design by Hawkes Architecture.

Side elevation of Sand Martins, a Para 84 an energy efficient passive house. Another grand design by Hawkes Architecture.

Paragraph 84 (Para 84)

Sand Martins

Creating a new Paragraph 84 home for a dynamic and diverse farmstead operation.

New Build

Inspirational, Sustainable, Energy Efficient Family Home

Located on part of the estate in Worcestershire which was formerly a gravel quarry, Sandmartins was so named after we saw these beautiful birds nesting within mounds of extracted sand from previous quarrying operations. The extraction has left some depressions within the landscape which are providing new rich wetland habitats for flora, fauna and wildlife.

Aerial view of the proposed site for Sand Martins, a Para 84 an energy efficient passive house. Another grand design by Hawkes Architecture.

Aerial view of Sand Martins, a Para 84 an energy efficient passive house. Another grand design by Hawkes Architecture.

Creating a new base for dynamic & diverse farmstead operation

Central to the brief was the requirement for an exceptional new Paragraph 84 (Para 84) house to function effortlessly alongside a busy working farmyard with machinery & tractors tracking through every day.

Entrance to Sand Martins, a Para 84 an energy efficient passive house. Another grand design by Hawkes Architecture.

A contemporary paragraph 84 working farmstead

Plan for Sand Martins, a Para 84 an energy efficient passive house. Another grand design by Hawkes Architecture.

Technology

Creating a Home and Farm Hub

An important aspect of the brief for this project was to ensure that a new exceptional Paragraph 84 (Para 84) dwelling could be enjoyed alongside functioning as a new working base for the farm.

Technology

Components of a working farmstead

The scheme is benefitting from engagement with The Design Review Panel who are ensuring that the rigour of the brief is followed through into the proposals. These series of diagrams have been developed to communicate the various functional components of the farm in terms of functional layout & mechanics as well as each material element having its own unique purpose & identity whilst maintaining a consistent vision for the entire farm.