West Meadow

by Hollaway Studio

Client TG Designer Homes

Award RIBA South East Award 2024.

Despite its unequivocally contemporary design, West Meadow blends seamlessly into its rural surroundings near the Kent village of St Margaret’s at Cliffe. Situated adjacent to the Grade II* listed manor house of Wallets Court within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), it is an immensely sustainable family home with a remarkable sensitivity to the local vernacular.

The site’s exposure to weather was a key generator of the design: a windowless flint wall takes the brunt of strong prevailing winds on one side, while the other main elevation looks out towards the garden and fields beyond. Here, rather than simply providing a large expanse of glazing, the architects have used it to frame the views. With an essentially linear plan separating the social hub from more intimate spaces, this is a strong concept, beautifully executed – an architectural gem that can be simply drawn with a few lines.

Read the full citation from the RIBA Awards Jury on RIBA Journal.

Contractor TG Designer Homes

Structural Engineer EPS Design

Environmental Engineer Martin Newcombe Wildlife Management Consultancy

Heritage Consultant Heritage Collective

Gross internal area in m² 245