New build
A Family Home That Blends Seamlessly with the Rural Landscape
Tunwold is shaped by the distinct character of the surrounding landscape, where walled enclosures formed from traditional drystone walls incorporate small stone outbuildings to create a defined and sheltered central space. Within this enclosure, the ground sits lower, a result of historic quarrying that extracted stone—likely used to build the very boundaries that frame the site. In the wider setting, large, simple agricultural forms recede into distant tree lines through the use of dark, muted material palettes. By drawing from these enduring elements, the design offers a contemporary interpretation that is both rooted in local heritage and responsive to the natural topography.
Proposal
The building diagram
Our proposal organises the home into three distinct architectural elements, each designed to suit its principal function while creating a rich variety of living experiences. Ancillary spaces—such as garaging, a home office, and staff accommodation—are integrated within traditional stone outbuildings that define the perimeter of the enclosure. Bedrooms and supporting spaces are carefully positioned within the lower landform of the former quarry, making use of its natural shelter. Above, a single-storey pavilion sits lightly on the site, its simple yet refined form finished in a dark material palette that references the agricultural buildings found in the surrounding landscape.
This carefully composed arrangement results in a home that feels naturally at ease within its rural setting, complementing both the local heritage and the landscape when viewed from a distance. The scheme is currently in the planning stage and has received full endorsement from The Design Review Panel, reflecting its design quality and sensitivity to place.
Views across the wider landscape reveal many large simple agricultural forms which recede into distant tree lines due to their general dark material palette
