Our clients were a warm and proactive couple with university-age daughters who bought a dilapidated holiday chalet in order to place a family home on the plot. Their aim was to create an original home – and they had very clear thoughts on design and styling – but something that ‘belonged’ in the ancient Cornish landscape of beach and moor.
Our clients approached us during the buying procedure of the original plot, so we were able to guide them through the process of the initial site appraisals and to a place where we could begin the construction stage.
Catering for both cosy nights hidden away from inclement weather and glorious evenings with the windows thrown open and guests milling through, large windows in an open-plan living space are combined with underfloor heating. The garden is created by the client, with plants bought to complement the build and the local environment and extend the space.
“We regard ourselves as exceptionally lucky to have found Kurt and his team to build our dream home. We were newbies – having never done more than a small extension before. Richards helped us to realise every single aspect of our vision for the house throughout the entire process with amazing attention to detail, kindness, honesty and patience. This was despite being through the dark days of the COVID pandemic. Usually, mission statements are a bit ‘for the birds’. But in this case, Kurt and his team absolutely nailed theirs, and we would have zero hesitation in recommending them.”
Mr & Mrs H, Owners
This is a house designed to be a home, and the wall and floor finishes are both excellent quality and comfortable to live with, in line with the clients’ desires. We worked hard to hide the ‘mechanics’ of the building, ensuring that the services were accessible for maintenance, but did not intrude, visually.
COVID lockdowns affected the supply chains during the building process and complicated the workplace logistics, but creative problem-solving and personnel management allowed us to continue with the build with minimal delay.
Our clients are delighted with the home we created for them and with the work we did to ensure it matched their vision.
