Cliff House
Location: Broadstairs, Kent
Type: New private house
Planning: Planning permission granted
Brief
A family asked us to design a new home in Broadstairs that could adapt as they get older. They wanted it to generate its own power and run at net zero carbon.
The house needed to suit daily family life, with a home office and a games room for the children. Bedrooms on the upper floors had to stay private, while the lower floors opened up for entertaining and linked to the garden and pool.
Response
The front of the site looks out over the beach. We balanced large areas of glass against solar gain and overheating, using overhangs, balconies and vertical shading. Triple glazing improves insulation and cuts noise.
A spine staircase runs through a triple-height space at the centre of the house. It links the rooms and keeps views through to the sea. At the rear, a private garden and swimming pool connect to a basement games room.
The roof drops down on both sides to form a high-performance outer shell. It shelters the house from the weather and from overlooking neighbours.
Sustainability
The house is a low-carbon timber frame with high levels of insulation. Passive design, heat recovery and controlled ventilation keep energy use low. The aim is for the house to produce more energy than it uses and become carbon neutral within 15 years.
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Project Info
- Category: Private Homes
- Location: Promenade, Cliftonville, Margate CT9 3DQ
