Birchwood
Worcester
Location | Worcester, Worcestershire
Project Type | Replacement Dwelling
Stage | Planning Submitted
This exciting project (currently in planning) proposes the replacement of the existing single, detached, five-bedroom dwelling and double garage, with a single detached six-bedroom dwelling with associated garage and carport with wildflower roof. The design of the dwelling has been carefully considered to meet the requirements of the conservation area, environment, planning policy as well as the needs of the clients.
A wild swimming pond has been incorporated into the design at the rear not only allows clients space to swim and exercise close to the house but also greatly boosts the site's biodiversity, creating a great opportunity for insects, birds, bats, and other wildlife to thrive. The wetland area around the pond will be linked to the site's existing wildflower and grass meadow to the rear, which will also be enhanced and extended as part of the proposal.
Careful consideration was given to the materials, as with all projects. A mixture of brick and timber cladding was chosen as a contemporary material blend that sits comfortably within the sites direct context and the wider riverside conservation area. Its colour palette forms a softer intervention into the site than the harsher tones of the existing dwellings. A green zinc standing seam roof has been proposed, not only for its appealing aesthetics but also for its exceptional performance as a roof finish, with a greater lifespan and recyclability than many alternative finishes.
The proposal will be equipped with the latest in environmental technology, including solar panels, air-source heat pumps (ASHP), mechanical heat recovery ventilation (MVHR) and more to ensure that its day-to-day environmental impact and reliance on the national resources are minimal.
For its construction, it will likely incorporate non-traditional construction methods aimed at ensuring a fabric-first approach that exceeds national building regulations, ensuring the dwelling is capable of performing well into the future.
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