The pool house was was designed to be a contemporary and exciting addition to this highly sensitive highly sensitive landscape, shaped by the site's designation as both Green Belt and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). These planning constraints informed every aspect of the design, requiring a building that would sit discreetly within its setting and preserve the openness and character of the surrounding countryside. The triangular plan emerged from a desire to capture exceptional views across the landscape, nestle seamlessly amongst mature hedgerows and trees, and provide direct access to the adjacent pool, while minimising its visual impact on the wider site.
The building's colour, texture, form and materiality were all developed in response to its garden setting. Naturally weathering Cor-Ten steel was selected for its ability to harmonise with the muted tones of the surrounding landscape. This approach proved successful during the planning process, offering a more sensitive solution than a traditional stone structure, which would have appeared far more prominent against the valley backdrop.
The low-profile, Cor-Ten-clad pool house sits in deliberate contrast to the formality of the historic house, allowing each building to enhance the character of the other. From distant viewpoints, the pool house recedes into the wider garden landscape; with a striking corner-to-corner expanse of slim-framed glazing opening entirely without the interruption, creating a seamless connection to the outdoors.
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Wiltshire
40 SQM
Completed in 2019
New Build