Edwardian inspiration
The Edwardian era served as a source of historic design inspiration for this house in Hertfordshire. The property sits on a large plot in a conservation area and is near to several Grade II-listed buildings, so it was important for the design to harmonise with the vernacular style. “Edwardian homes are typified by a diversity of materials and many of the nearby properties in the area are constructed from a mix of brick and flint,” says Christian Pinchin, director at Pinchin Architects. “We therefore chose a design and materials that preserve and enhance the character
