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Garden view of Lake House, a Para 79 energy efficient passive house. Another grand design by Hawkes Architecture.

Paragraph 84 (Para 80)

Lake House

An elegant and relatively modest Paragraph 84 (Para 80) dwelling, Lake House is set within 40 acres of the High Weald National Landscape adjacent to former fishing lakes and a derelict railway line.

New Build

An inspirational, sustainable design

The design narrative draws upon simple forms that relate to the historic former railway and further guest accommodation is provided in the form of three “carriages” nestled within the trees, each providing essential accommodation for extended family to use.

Inspiration

Echoes of the Cuckoo Line

The building draws upon the simple forms and architecture of the historic former ‘Cuckoo’ railway line that once ran through the site.

Construction

Building Lake House

Construction at Lake House, the curves of the building do a wonderful job of softening the building lines and elegantly reference the railway narrative conceptual thread.

Side elevation showing the construction of Lake House, a Para 79 energy efficient passive house. Another grand design by Hawkes Architecture.
Side elevation showing the construction of Lake House, a Para 79 energy efficient passive house. Another grand design by Hawkes Architecture.
English sweet chestnut cladding detail on Lake House, a Para 79 energy efficient passive house. Another grand design by Hawkes Architecture.
Aerial view showing the construction of Lake House, a Para 79 energy efficient passive house. Another grand design by Hawkes Architecture.
Construction at Lake House, a Para 79 energy efficient passive house. Another grand design by Hawkes Architecture.

Construction at Lake House, the curves of the building do a wonderful job of softening the building lines and elegantly reference the railway narrative conceptual thread.

Materials

Contemporary Design Rooted in Heritage

The material palette for the new dwelling draws upon the strong heritage of brick and clay, linking to the woodland character that borders the site. In both cases these materials are expressed in a unique and contemporary way.