Case Study
Oakworth Homes, Bramcote
Bramcote is a village in Nottinghamshire with a long history. It’s located a short drive from Nottingham and other key towns and cities in the area, as well as boasting beautiful scenery and a traditional village centre, making it a sought-after place to live.
These qualities make the Bramcote area a prime target for new housing developments, and we were approached by Oakworth Homes to help in the development of several new 3, 4, and 5-bed detached houses.
OUR ROLE
We were engaged by the developer to undertake a detailed superstructure package, working closely with the project’s architects and design team to ensure a coordinated design that made the project feasible whilst meeting the client’s aspirations.
Challenges
These ultra-modern homes were designed to complement the local surrounding, work within the unique constraints of the site, whilst also provide a unique and modern place to live. This required the use of a range of materials that were strategically placed throughout the design to allow for the architectural vision of panoramic views to be achieved.
This included cantilevered sections of the homes, using steelwork to provide strength, whilst timber frame walls, joisted flooring, and pitched fasters to improve thermal efficiency. The design further promotes sustainability through a mono-pitched roof with a considerable overhang that supports bespoke brise soleil to shade the upper windows.
SUCCESSES
Through this approach, we achieved an innovative design that elevates the overall living experience for residents whilst maintaining both aesthetic appeal and structural integrity. Each house has a first-floor terrace, with most also having the structural reinforcement to accommodate a heavy external hot tub.
