Kite House

Kite House is a thoughtfully designed, modern addition to the rural landscape. Positioned higher on its sloping plot than the original dwelling, the home enjoys expansive southwest facing views across open fields. Though visible upon entering the village, the house sits modestly within its natural setting, carefully balancing presence with discretion.

A sweeping roof defines the upper floor family spaces, offering shade to tall glazed openings and protecting them from excessive solar gain while creating sheltered outdoor areas. Built into the hillside, the house benefits from natural thermal mass, which, combined with high levels of insulation, airtight construction, heat recovery ventilation, and low temperature underfloor heating, ensures exceptional energy efficiency and low running costs.

Clad in sustainable, pre-weathered larch, the exterior maintains a consistent tone over time, blending beautifully with the surrounding environment. Enhanced by a carefully considered landscape design, Kite House has been widely celebrated, earning three prestigious design awards and a feature in Grand Designs Magazine.

Awards:

Winner of the Waverley Borough Council Design Award 2023 ‘New Buildings and Developments’ which seeks to recognise innovative design and construction that will remain relevant and eye catching for decades to come.

Winner of the WBC ‘Environment and Landscape Award’ which seeks to highlight any project which improves the character of an area’

Commended in the ‘Interiors’ award category.

Media:

2022 Grand Designs Magazine ‘American Influence’

Credits:

Contractor: Wey Developments

Landscape Design: Victoria Bailey Gardens

Project Manager: Knight Project Management