Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire — Replacement Dwelling Project Description

The proposal is for the replacement of an existing dwelling with a high-quality contemporary family home in the rural setting of Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire. The design takes a landscape-led approach, seeking to create a carefully composed relationship between the new house, its gardens and the surrounding Worcestershire countryside.

The replacement dwelling is conceived as a series of low-profile, interlinked volumes, using strong horizontal lines, generous areas of glazing and a restrained palette of natural materials. The massing is broken down to reduce the perceived scale of the building and to allow the architecture to sit comfortably within its landscape setting. Extensive glazing opens the principal living spaces towards the gardens, providing natural light and long views across the site and surrounding countryside.

The landscape design forms an integral part of the proposal. Formal lawns, structured hedging and new tree planting provide a transition between the architecture and the wider rural landscape, while a large naturalistic pond creates a central landscape feature and contributes to the character and biodiversity of the grounds. Terraces and stepped external spaces connect the principal rooms directly with the garden and provide areas for outdoor living and entertaining.

Vehicular access and parking are incorporated discreetly within the overall landscape composition, with planting used to soften views of vehicles and hard surfaces. The overall architectural and landscape strategy is intended to deliver a distinctive but appropriately restrained replacement dwelling, combining contemporary design with materials, planting and landscape features that respond to the character of its Worcestershire setting.

The proposal seeks to achieve a sustainable, long-term family home of exceptional architectural and landscape quality, improving the relationship between built form and its site while enhancing the visual and environmental quality of the property