About this home:

Located in The New Forest National Park, Fordingbridge, Camilla is a two-storey home set within a varied architectural landscape. This project transforms the property with a series of thoughtful extensions, a complete facade renovation, and upgraded environmental and thermal performance. The project prioritises sustainability by improving the home’s thermal performance and energy efficiency. The renovation strategy includes upgrading insulation, replacing outdated windows and doors, and optimising natural lighting and ventilation. By reusing and modernising the existing structure rather than rebuilding, the design minimises waste and reduces the home’s overall carbon footprint.

Planning Insights:

5 months at planning

This is a sensitive site in the New Forest National Park. A modern home conversion to completely change the look of the original home to look like a new house, but referencing the local context and the 70's influence of the original house. Modern homes in the New Forest are notoriously difficult to achieve, but with a sensitive design that reflected the original and an open dialogue with the planners we were able to gain approval.