Permission has been granted to build two properties – known as 3 Horseshoes Farm – on a site of approximately 0.15 hectares – located near Loughton in Essex. Both properties will have far reaching views of the much sought after areas adjacent to Epping Forest.
The landscape with its patchwork of fields and copses of mixed woodland is very suited to accommodating structures that are both well designed and in keeping with the local vernacular. The properties will be contemporary in style and measure approximately 24m x 7.5m.
Viewed from the outside the properties will nestle in with the surrounding landscape. They will be breathtaking in their simplicity and modesty of scale. Once inside it will clearly be seen that great care has been taken to ensure that the views – the drama and tranquility of the surrounding landscape – are carried through to the insides of the buildings.
The interiors will be designed in the minimalist style. Whilst recognizing the need for enclosure and intimacy the spaces will at the same time flow effortlessly from one area to the next. The houses will be light and bright, there will be a purity and ethereal quality to the geometry of space.