Shropshire Residence by Gregory Phillips Architects

ByJon Dykstra Houses

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Architect: Gregory Phillips Architects

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Background

This exemplary design in Shropshire consists of a 1200 sqm new-build contemporary detached family home set within an inspirational twenty-acre rural site. Access is gained via a meandering driveway which passes the existing restored Victorian central hall.

The Brief

The concept was to allow the landscaping to blend and interact with the building, blurring their boundaries and rooting the building into its site. This part is inspired by the traditional country house with rear courtyard and stabling, ensures that the picturesque open site remains unobstructed.

Outcomes

The entrance to the home is via a covered walkway which crosses the reflecting swimming pool and into a breath-taking double height entrance space. Flanked by 100m long monolithic garden walls, leading to a central courtyard encircled by walling and out-buildings.

The exterior layout consists of a car-port, garage, 5-a-side pitch and a tennis court. The internal layout of the house provides four wings of accommodation oriented to provide the best daylight, views and interaction with the surroundings. The interiors were also designed by Gregory Phillips Interior Design.

Additional

Established in 1991, Gregory Phillips Architects is a London-based architecture practice committed to delivering bespoke, exquisitely executed homes in the UK and abroad. The firm’s highly experienced team offers a seamless, holistic service encompassing architecture, landscaping and project management.

Gregory Phillips architects have a broad range of experience refurbishing many types of existing properties from large individual dwellings to apartments. They have completed many conservation and heritage building projects successfully and harmoniously integrating new architectural technologies and features into the original fabric of the building.

The firm’s impressive portfolio has been recognised internationally – resulting in extensive press coverage and high-profile industry accolades. From remodelling and additions, from contemporary new-build homes to country homes, each commission starts with the unique needs of a client – ensuring a tailored, one-of-a-kind solution perfectly suited to its owner’s lifestyle.

This is an exterior view of a house with lawn and garden area situated in front of it, showcasing its lush green surroundings comprised of trees and vegetation.
This is an exterior view of a house with lawn and garden area situated in front of it, showcasing its lush green surroundings comprised of trees and vegetation.
This is an exterior photograph that showcases the impressive 100-meter long monolithic garden walls.
This is an exterior photograph that showcases the impressive 100-meter long monolithic garden walls.
This is a photograph taken from the exterior of a home that features its covered entrance. The image provides a partial view of the home's interior through its glass walls.
This is a photograph taken from the exterior of a home that features its covered entrance. The image provides a partial view of the home’s interior through its glass walls.
This is an exterior photograph taken from the outside that showcases the impressive 100-meter long monolithic garden walls. The walls lead to a central courtyard, which is enclosed by additional walling and out-buildings.
This is an exterior photograph taken from the outside that showcases the impressive 100-meter long monolithic garden walls. The walls lead to a central courtyard, which is enclosed by additional walling and out-buildings.
This is an exterior view of the entrance interior that captures a walkway crossing over a reflecting swimming pool. The image has been captured from outside the entrance area.
This is an exterior view of the entrance interior that captures a walkway crossing over a reflecting swimming pool. The image has been captured from outside the entrance area.
This is a photo collage that features detailed shots of both the indoor and outdoor staircase.
This is a photo collage that features detailed shots of both the indoor and outdoor staircase.
This is a photo collage that features two images. The first image showcases the seamless integration of the indoor and outdoor space through the glass walls of the house. The second image highlights an organ that is situated beneath a breathtaking double height space.
This is a photo collage that features two images. The first image showcases the seamless integration of the indoor and outdoor space through the glass walls of the house. The second image highlights an organ that is situated beneath a breathtaking double height space.
This is a photograph that showcases an indoor swimming pool, which is enclosed by glass walls, with a staircase leading up adjacent to the pool.
This is a photograph that showcases an indoor swimming pool, which is enclosed by glass walls, with a staircase leading up adjacent to the pool.
This photograph showcases the elegant interior design of a living area, which is complemented by its expansive glass walls that offer a view of the outside environment.
This photograph showcases the elegant interior design of a living area, which is complemented by its expansive glass walls that offer a view of the outside environment.
This is a photo collage that features two distinct perspectives of the dining area, both of which include a fireplace adjacent to it.
This is a photo collage that features two distinct perspectives of the dining area, both of which include a fireplace adjacent to it.
This is a photo collage that features two distinct perspectives of a bedroom. One image showcases the interior of the bedroom, while the other includes the pathway leading to the ensuite bathroom.
This is a photo collage that features two distinct perspectives of a bedroom. One image showcases the interior of the bedroom, while the other includes the pathway leading to the ensuite bathroom.

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Jon Dykstra
Jon Dykstra

Jon practiced law before launching his online publishing career, bringing analytical rigor to everything he builds. Home Stratosphere combines that precision with a lifelong obsession with residential design — architecture, interiors, landscape, and furniture.

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