Cruciform house in Berkshire

Cruciform house in Berkshire
Location: 
Berkshire Downs
Architect: 
Roderick James Architects LLP
Frame Design: 
Carpenter Oak
Details: 

Cruciform house featured in second series of Channel 4's Grand Design programme.

A dramatic contemporary oak frame home, with extensive glazing, high up on the Berkshire Downs commanding a 360 degree view of the Lambourne valley. The four wings of the cruciform design lead into a central octagonal shaped kitchen with a void above to the glazed roof lanterns and a galleried 1st floor landing.

One of the highlights of the second series of Grand Designs this distinctive home is familiar to many.

  • Exterior showing applied glazing, cladding and softwood painted joinery
  • Leading to octagonal kitchen, with exposed oak joists fitted on ledges
  • Open plan living
  • Looking up to 1st floor
  • Looking down from 1st floor
  • Roof lighting above kitchen, with balustrade
  • Bedroom with far reaching views
  • Living room
  • Galeried octagonal landing