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Crossway

Designed by Richard Hawkes, Crossway features the UK’s only timbrel vaulted parabolic arch.

New build

An inspirational, sustainable, energy efficient family home

This impressive structure was built using 26,000 hand-made clay tiles and construction was completed during 2008. Now a celebrated landmark in the Kentish countryside, Crossway has been nominated for numerous awards and has achieved Passivhaus certification, testament to its clever design.

Where possible, this sustainably built dwelling was constructed entirely from locally sourced eco-friendly materials and has since achieved an A+ EPC rating, thanks to its use of renewable technology and its clever energy efficient passive solar design.

Planning consent for this unique project was granted under ‘Planning Policy Statement Seven’ (PPS 7) and the property is known to be one of Kevin McCloud’s favourite buildings, after it featured on C4’s long running series Grand Designs.

Crossway featured on Grand Designs in 2009

Structure

Timbrel Vault Design

The dramatic arched roof at Crossway is an ancient technique called timbrel vaulting.

Grand Designs

Living roof at Crossway, a Para 80 (PPS 7), energy efficient Passivhaus. Designed by Hawkes Architecture and featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs.
Timbrel Vault construction at Crossway, a Para 80 (PPS 7), energy efficient Passivhaus. Designed by Hawkes Architecture and featured on Channel 4's Grand Designs.

The dramatic arched roof at Crossway is an ancient technique called timbrel vaulting.

Grand Designs

Eco Friendly

Living roof

Whilst creating a natural habit for wildlife, a living also has many other benefits.

Interior Remodelling

Veritys ceiling

The Grand Designs eco-house, Crossway, addressed a huge array of issues associated with the design of the humble dwelling. Yet one thing that hadn’t been anticipated, was the whispering gallery effect, created by the amazing tiled vault which forms the roof of the two end bedrooms.


The only way to eliminate this was to introduce a ceiling, but with so many different heights and angles to contend with, this was far from easy.

The Grand Designs eco-house, Crossway, addressed a huge array of issues associated with the design of the humble dwelling. Yet one thing that hadn’t been anticipated, was the whispering gallery effect, created by the amazing tiled vault which forms the roof of the two end bedrooms.


The only way to eliminate this was to introduce a ceiling, but with so many different heights and angles to contend with, this was far from easy.

Locally sourced materials

Hiding within a landscape

We have used a palette of locally sourced materials so that the building blends into its natural environment.

Crossway has been nominated for numerous awards and has achieved Passivhaus certification, testament to its clever design.

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