P House, Derbyshire

Conservation areas require an additional layer of thought as any design needs to be mindful of the existing build from within the area, as well as needing to enhance its wider setting. This replacement dwelling removes a 1950’s bungalow, located on a steeply sloped site, with a 2 storey semi-subterranean contemporary home. Again, the setting is fundamental to the design being successful with the views of the open countryside around Wirksworth being brought into the property to create a visual and physical connection.