Wharncliffe
Located in Hichcliffe, Christchurch Wharncliffe was a 1970's detached brick house which - whilst substantial in footprint - was beginning to feel a little outdated. It was also of traditional design layout (Lounge focussing towards the rear) which, other than a first floor terrace which was seldom used outside the summer season, did not take full advantage of the open view to the sea and The Needles to the front.
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At RiB ARCHITECTURE, our design sought to remedy this scenario via the introduction of a new upper level - contemporary in scale and design to sit more comfortably with the ever proliferating flatted developments along the street.
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Open and free flowing internally, the concept was that the space could be flexible to face the future needs of the family - in the first instance however, providing the ideal light filled volumes for the artist clients.
