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The Gables

Epping Forest

Project Details

Sited in Greenbelt land, Alteration to existing property

Practice

Clear Architects

Clear Architects , The Studio , 38 Church Hill , LOUGHTON , Essex , IG10 1LA

A modern twist on a grand old beauty, designed to serve the needs of an entire family. Design Features • A partially-subterranean pool pavilion will provide a subtle addition to the original property • The grandparents’ annexe will allow different generations to live harmoniously • The exterior materials palette for the new structures will provide a contemporary complement to the original building • A proposal to drop the existing ground floor to basement level allows for a voluminous double-height lounge • Energy performance will be boosted by the installation of a mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system in the annexe and swimming pool pavilion • Eco credentials will be enhanced via the addition of 8 solar photovoltaic panels to the annexe, plus solar thermal pods to the pool house