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Staffordshire
£100,000 to £249,999
Listed Building - Grade II*, New Build, Within a Conservation Area, Listed Building - Grade II, Sited in Greenbelt land
Office 1, Izabella House , 24-26 Regent Place , Birmingham , West Midlands , B1 3JN , United Kingdom
The Monocoque Cabin is designed as a holiday home nestled in the woodlands adjacent to the Shropshire Union Canal, Market Drayton. By expanding upon our architectural ethos, we emphasize the principles of critical regionalism, prefabrication, and the creation of 'design objects' that people desire to inhabit and possess. Monocoque Cabin draws inspiration from the de Havilland Mosquito of WWII RAF fame. Its lightweight modular system boasts a fluid form devoid of sharp edges, seamlessly integrating with the surrounding landscape. The monocoque shell demonstrates a balance of rigidity and strength while exuding elegance. The project has gained international acclaim as a holiday rental available on Airbnb, and is notable for its innovative advancements in timber construction, CNC manufacturing, and cost-efficient design methodologies. The push for greater farming diversification at Peatswood Farm has resulted in a collaboration with the Workshop, leading to the installation of a Monocoque Cabin. Collaborators Engineer: Price & Myers Fabricator: BlokBuild Ltd Client: Unique Cabin Stays Ltd Interior Visual: Rachel Glenn Planning Consultant: The Rural Planning Co Exterior Visual: Maciej Adaszewski Joint Model: Rebecca Miller Location: Peatswood Farm