satellite architects: heatherland poolhouse

'heatherlands house' by satellite architects, devon, united kingdom
all images © oliver perrott + satellite architects
all images courtesy satellite architects


an extension to a single family dwelling in devon, united kingdom, the 'heatherland poolhouse' is designed by
london-based satellite architects. the folded facade and roof pitches frame outward views into the landscape,
transitioning from the living spaces of the original house. the additions steps downward into the sloping terrain
leading towards a pool, gym and sauna. the angled and stepped walls envelope the volume to form bands of
clerestory windows to introduce natural daylight from above.

vertical larch wood planks surface the timber frame acting as a rainscreen while sustainable passive systems are utilized
to produce stack ventilation with operable facade opening as well as rainwater harvesting. the orientation places
a solid elevation towards the west shielding from harsh winds maintaining the interior's climate. during hot summer months,
the natural ventilation is capable of generating five air changes with a one degree temperature difference with the aid of
thermal mass and manually controlled grilles. mature trees shade the large south facing window preventing overheating
while low-E coatings protect the east and west facing windows.



side elevation



main entrance



view from the sloping terrain



(left) facade detail
(right) exterior



entry



clerestory windows formed with folded facade and roof pitches



folding facade frames outward view



pool



(left) pool
(right) skylight and shaft for stack effect



living room



living room



stair



site plan



floor plan / level 0



floor plan / level 1



floor plan / level -1



section



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site section



elevation



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(left) stacked ventilation diagram
(right) thermal mass diagram



(left) external wind diagram
(right) stacked ventilation diagram


project info:
 
contract type: JCT intermediate with contractor design
gross internal area: 280 m2
building usage: domestic
architect: stewart dodd, satellite architects limited
structural engineer: paul carpenter associates
cost consultants: randall simons / satellite architects
environmental engineer: brooks devlin associates
approved inspector: butler & young
main contractor: hannon young
m + e contractors: robinsons electrical contractors
av contractor: seven oaks sound and vision
landscaping: tony benger landscaping
carpentry and roofing: hurley contractors
pool contactors: harris pools
window and glazing contractors: harmony profiles ltd.
satellite architects team members: stewart dodd, james harper