Field House / Wilkinson King Architects
Wilkinson King Architects complete highly-efficient low carbon family home of structural stone and CLT - Wilkinson King Architects has completed Field House, a low-energy new-build family home on an agricultural site in West Sussex. Made from natural materials, stone, and timber, the two-storey property encapsulates the architect's expertise in sustainable, contemporary design that pushes the boundaries of material engineering. The clients approached Wilkinson King Architects to design a home for themselves and their two teenage children, replacing an existing, small, poorly constructed dwelling on the site, along with several unsalvageable agricultural barns and sheds. The client's brief called for a spacious four-bedroom family home with open-concept living spaces that fully capitalises on the exceptional views of West Sussex and the South Downs across both levels. Facing towards the rolling South Downs, Wilkinson King Architects have artfully designed Field House to make the most of the panoramic views. The ground floor is composed of a large family sitting room with a hidden snug and an open-plan kitchen dining living space, with ancillary spaces situated along the north side. A continuous ribbon of full-height glazing connects the living spaces, fulfilling the client's wish to be able to endlessly look out on the natural landscape. As the sun tracks around the south and west elevations of Field House, the ever-shifting moments of the day are captured by the home, coming to a close with a beautifully framed view of the sunset. The external corners of the floor-to-ceiling glazing slide away, introducing an effortless permeability between the home's interior and exterior spaces.
© David Grandorge
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