Set within a conservation area in the Cotswolds, these wellness barns form part of a large Grade II* listed estate. A series of disused outbuildings and barns are being converted into contemporary spa and entertainment spaces.
New utlity spaces and a high-end gym will be linked from the main house, while a Cotswolds stone courtyard and laid path will lead to a pool and spa suite, guest accommodation and an entertaining-cum-party barn.
The pool and spa barn takes its inspiration from The Newt’s pool complex, with a waterfall wall and exposed brickwork meeting Crittall floor-to-ceiling glazing along its length. A vaulted beamed ceiling houses a mezzanine-glazed steam room at one end, and all combine together to create a rejuvenating, wellness home spa which maximises comfort with opulent touches.
The design vision of this garden is to compliment the style of the contemporary new home, support the local planning policy to minimise environmental impact, and create a series of interconnecting, Japanese-inspired gardens holistically considered and integrated with the living spaces.
As first coined by the American biologist Edward O. Wilson, this is ‘biophilia design’, a response to the recognition that we possess an innate tendency to seek connections with nature. Kingbury House will be a truly indoor-outdoor home, where the gardens and setting play an integral and symbiotic role with the building and local natural environment.
The garden is split over 2 levels, each of which will be given a different feeling and use. The hard landscape focuses on natural materials such as timber, stone, and clay, alongside British and wildlife supporting vegetation such as Betula, Ilex and Taxus. Our designs meet our clients’ desire for an Asian-Oriental garden style – yet realised via a range of native plant species that will support the local natural environment, habitat and wildlife.
Designing with British and North European native species doesn’t have to mean a messy meadow or wild borders. Kingbury House garden will be beautifully structured and serene, with a palette of plants where every single one will be native and good for biodiversity. Sustainability in harmony with design will be at the heart of this garden.
In the lower garden, local British materials will be used alongside water, introduced to the scheme via a series of ponds and small features to reduce noise pollution and to further support biodiversity and the local wildlife.
Kingbury House is the realisation of a truly holistic design between building and garden; architecture and landscape design. A contemporary vision with a sustainability-led purpose that succeeds through the collaboration of ideas and values from the very start.
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