Cornish Replacement Dwelling Submitted for Building Regulations
This replacement dwelling is carefully composed as a series of robust, interlocking forms that step with the landscape, breaking down the scale of the dwelling and allowing it to sit comfortably within its surroundings. Natural materials are central to the design approach: stone grounds the building to the site, while darker cladding and crisp detailing provide a refined, modern touch. Together, these elements create a palette that will weathers gracefully and reflects the changing light and seasons.
Generous openings frame long views across the landscape, while solid elevations provide privacy and shelter. The architecture balances openness and protection, creating a home that feels robust and modern, unique in its setting without dominating it.
As part of the wider site strategy, the project extends beyond the house itself. The proposals include the sensitive modernisation of an existing boat house, improving connectivity with the water and ensuring a coherent architectural language across the site.
The result is a calm, purposeful home that responds to its context, celebrates craftsmanship and materiality, and offers a contemporary way of living within a coastal Cornish landscape.
This coastal Cornish home has now been submitted for Building Regulations approval, representing a key milestone as the project moves into its next stage of development. The design continues to be refined with a focus on clarity, context and material expression, ensuring it remains closely aligned with its surroundings and long term performance.
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