Camilla Hyde
Located in The New Forest National Park, Fordingbridge, Camilla is a two-storey home set within a varied architectural landscape. This project transforms the property with a series of thoughtful extensions, a complete facade renovation, and upgraded environmental and thermal performance.
Sustainability
The project prioritises sustainability by improving the home’s thermal performance and energy efficiency. The renovation strategy includes upgrading insulation, replacing outdated windows and doors, and optimising natural lighting and ventilation. By reusing and modernising the existing structure rather than rebuilding, the design minimises waste and reduces the home’s overall carbon footprint.
Context & Place
Inspired by the natural surroundings of The New Forest National Park, the design incorporates materials that blend with the wooded landscape, including timber cladding and natural render, ensuring the home complements its setting.
People & Communities
The extension and renovation enhance daily living by creating a more open, light-filled space with a stronger connection to the garden, improving the home’s functionality and aesthetic appeal. This new family home will improve thermal performance and energy efficiency to create a comfortable living environment.
-Trevor, Client
Enhancing Space and Functionality
Footprint Architects specialise in designing contemporary homes that blend seamlessly with their environment. This renovation in The New Forest National Park focuses on modernising the home’s interiors while extending key living areas to create a more inviting and functional spaces.
The design incorporates a new sunroom and entry sequence, improving natural lighting and circulation throughout the home. A new carport seamlessly integrates with the existing structure, creating a practical and cohesive addition. The carefully considered extensions expand the home without overwhelming its scale, maintaining a balanced relationship with the landscape and neighbouring properties.
A Contemporary Material Palette
The renovation respects the varied architectural context of The New Forest, referencing materials found in the surrounding area while updating the aesthetic with high-quality, modern finishes. The existing rendered elements are renewed, while vertical timber cladding replaces older clay tiles, bringing warmth and texture to the facade. Grey aluminium windows and doors provide a sleek contrast, unifying the old and new elements.
This material palette, inspired by the natural surroundings, ensures the home sits comfortably within its landscape while providing a contemporary refresh to its appearance.
Sustainable and Energy-Efficient Upgrades
The project prioritises sustainability by improving the home’s thermal performance and energy efficiency. The renovation strategy includes upgrading insulation, replacing outdated windows and doors, and optimising natural lighting and ventilation. By reusing and modernising the existing structure rather than rebuilding, the design minimises waste and reduces the home’s overall carbon footprint.
The extensions are carefully integrated into the existing topography, using the terraced garden to minimise impact on the site and neighbouring properties. Hard landscaping improvements around the swimming pool terrace enhance usability while maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding greenery.
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