The Paddocks is a selected development of just four detached homes set in a semi-rural lane in Hampshire. The architectural brief was to consider how the homes sat in the lane, the ultimate curb appeal given the leafy location and how could Castlethorpe Homes sit these new homes in the location and ask them to ‘fit’ from day one.
The appropriate design response was to have an aspiration to fully consider the external material treatments as the main priority for the development with the landscaping, paving and paths intertwined with the brick choices, elevational treatments, detailing and roofs.
Over 30 bricks were viewed and considered, and samples taken to site to compare to other older local properties, The Wienerberger Heritage Blend brick was selected (and approved by the local authority and design officer) and in particular the mix of colours, texture and contrast played well with the black timber boarding prevalent locally on barns and farm buildings and replicated at The Paddocks elevations.
Architecturally a double brick plinth was added externally as well as chimney brick detailing, bands, and low-level hips. The heritage blend brick was also used INTERNALLY with a herringbone design inside the fireplaces to keep a traditional look running through these new homes. When looking at the elevations and materials, the brick was complimented with a specific mortar colour (with additives) to ensure a perfect match to the local vernacular and pointing done in a way to ensure uniformity of the finish.
