The Wild Garden - Contemporary Dry-Stone Cotswold House
A Contemporary dwelling in the Cotswold AONB, The Wild Garden takes advantage of the natural slop of the site to cerate a stepped building profile that follows the lay of the land. Clad completely in over 300 square meters of Cotswold dry-stone walling, the house blends seamlessly with the surrounding dry-stone walls which are an important feature of the local environment. Large, full height, doors and windows punctuate the stonework and offer framed views to the landscape beyond. By placing these large openings opposite each other, views through the building are created, as well as offering the opportunity for passive natural ventilation.
The Stone Federation
Natural Stone Awards 2024
Our work on The Wild Garden was recognised by the Stone Federation in who ‘Highly Commended’ our work in the Traditional Handset Cladding section.
The judges noted that: “This new house has been built in a most sensitive landscape, providing both a magnificent home, meeting the client’s brief, but also having no obvious visual impact on the landscape. In fact, standing in the open countryside around this property, one feels as though the building has enhanced the landscape. The stone chosen is local and perfect for this building and its construction is as near perfect as one can be with dry stone”