Hillside

Client Objectives

The client’s brief was to create a bespoke extension at Hillside that seamlessly blended into the surrounding landscape. The design needed to maximise natural light, provide contemporary spaces, and integrate harmoniously with the hillside setting.

Key objectives included:

• Delivering an extension partially built into a hillside.
• Using premium ashlar stone and aluminium framing to complement the landscape.
• Introducing large skylights to flood interiors with natural light.
• Ensuring the extension enhanced both the property and the wider golf course setting.

Site Overview

The project was located within the grounds of Grange Golf Course, a prestigious setting requiring a carefully considered architectural response. The site involved significant excavation into the hillside, demanding robust engineering solutions and sympathetic design choices.

Challenges

• Structural complexity: Retaining a deep hillside excavation while ensuring long-term stability.
• Integration: Achieving a design that respected the natural topography of the golf course.

We undertook the full delivery of the extension, with particular focus on structural integrity and architectural detail.

Our approach included:

• Extensive structural planning and retaining design to secure the hillside excavation.
• Precise stonework using ashlar stone to deliver a premium finish.
• Integration of aluminium framing with expansive skylights for natural illumination.
• Landscaping works to embed the extension seamlessly into its golf course surroundings.

Results

• Completion of a unique, design-led extension that sits naturally within its hillside context.
• A blend of traditional stone and modern materials, creating a striking yet sympathetic addition.
• Recognition for tackling complex structural and architectural challenges successfully.

Key Takeaways

The Grange Golf Course extension demonstrates our ability to deliver structurally complex and architecturally refined projects in sensitive settings. Through careful planning, craftsmanship, and attention to detail, we created a contemporary extension that enhances both the property and its prestigious golf course environment.