Residence constructed using in-situ reinforced concrete, exposed externally and internally with a central insulated cavity.
2003 RIBA Award
2003 Civic Trust Award
2003 Manser Medal – Shortlisted
Michael Manser wrote that the Concrete house was “a demonstration of a labour of aspiration and love, by its owner, architect and structural engineers”.
For us, the challenge lay not in innovating, but rather in designing a structure that could achieve the architectural ambition within a tight budget that precluded the use of a specialist concrete contractor.
We decided to use a planar reinforced concrete structure fully exposed internally and externally, and cast the walls in situ complete with internal insulation. This required very careful detailing of all joints and ties in concrete forms as these would all be visible in the completed work. Close collaboration was needed between all parties including; designers, contractors and sub-contractors.
The result exceeded expectations, with the house garnering a cluster of nominations and awards.
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