St Lawrence Farm

Broxbourne, Hertfordshire

Bespoke Passivhaus Proposal

A unique bespoke family development of 4 individually designed yet visually similar dwellings achieving Passivhaus standards, and a subterranean pavilion that nestles within the landscape. The design of the dwellings and pavilion evolved through our exploration of the existing topography, the site orientation and limitations of being in the Green Belt.

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Overview

The existing site had a number of neutral and inefficient buildings perched at the top of an elevated slope, resulting in a ‘blot’ on the landscape. Our client wished to change this all for a uniquely sustainable scheme for their family.

The 4 unique homes make use of renewable technologies which harness natural energy from the sun and the earth allowing them to achieve operational Net-Zero.

Our design is a modern interpretation of rural building forms. A series of bespoke statement homes, each different but with similar architectural language promoting that family relationship. A subterranean pavilion creates a perfect conclusion to the sites eastern boundary accessed through a meandering of topography, homes and ponds.

The fusion of exceptional design, through sustainable and ecological aspirations bring together an outstanding ‘family’ scheme that will inspire we hope, the future of house design.

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Operationally Net-Zero homes – no impact to our planet
Design inspired by the site itself
Enhancing Green Belt openess
Quality materials – zinc cladding, roman bricks and locally sourced natural stone
Improvement to the wildlife increasing site biodiversity
Insulated concrete formwork (ICF) system
Sustainable drainage systems linking to existing watercourses
Subterranean pavilion for family wellbeing and social space