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

stair

site plan

floor plan / level 0

floor plan / level 1

floor plan / level -1

section

site section

elevation

axon

(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