Gransmore Architects are delighted to be featured in The Sunday Times this weekend. Our project, Timbercombe - An Artist’s Retreat, has been Commended in the ‘Best Conversion, Adaptation & Reuse’ Awards Category:
Timbercombe Cottage is a Grade II Listed building, nestled in a picturesque valley of Stroud which was faithfully rebuilt from ruins. The cottage was fully retrofitted in the process and a contemporary timber extension was added to the rear.
The retrofit used natural materials throughout, insulating the internal face of every wall with breathable wood fibre insulation and textured lime plaster. Photo-voltaics disguised as natural roof slates on the south facing elevation provide electricity for the cottage whilst working with the parameters of the Listed building planning requirements. The extension is fully clad in larch grown on site.
