La Serena
David James Architects & Partners
David James Architects & Partners
Ltd, an award-winning Architectural
firm based in Dorset, has designed this
spectacular house nestled amongst the
trees.
The site is located at the end of a quiet
cul-de-sac, with fantastic views over
the Championship Parkstone Golf
course. Mature maritime pine trees
and boundary screening ensure that
the site feels part of the golf course
with optimum privacy. Although the
site has a number of trees, the sun
moves around the site with a variety of
areas bathed in light at different times
through the day.
The design explores a mixture of floor
levels, views and settings to maximize
the usability of the site, whilst enriching
the occupant’s lifestyle.
The original house was a 1970’s split-
level house, with a very tight driveway
and accommodation over 2 floors, the
architecture was unremarkable with a
layout that did not explore the setting
or the views on offer. The concept
for the remodeling was to create
a house that embraced the setting
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whilst floating above the landscape.
The architectural language needed to
be crisp and clean, with a layout that
flowed for modern living.
The clients brief called for a dynamic
four bedroomed house that would tie
the various levels together, with an
open plan modern layout interspersed
with intimate rooms. The house was to
be versatile too; possibly a party house,
a family home or an ideal retirement
house for the couple that wanted
something quite exceptional.