Cantilevered creation
This contemporary house in rural Kent was designed by Gregory Phillips Architects using Nudura’s ICF system, supplied by ICF Southern. Though the owners considered a variety of build methods, ICF was the best option for the unique, semi-subterranean design.
When viewed from the front, the house is designed to appear as a modest two-storey building. However, the back of the property takes full advantage of the sloping site; the structure is partially built into the slope, to reveal a four-storey design that maximises its views across the surrounding area of outstanding natural beauty.
The first stage of the build was to construct the underground levels of the house –
