BakerBrown Studio has completed a new house in Plumpton, East Sussex. The project replaces a bungalow that was destroyed by fire in 2017.

Located on a high point in the South Downs, the new home is designed to integrate into its surroundings, utilising the south-facing slope and offering long-range views of the Seven Sisters on the south coast and Brighton & Hove’s football stadium.

The South Downs National Park Authority stipulated that the replacement house could not simply replicate the previous bungalow. In response, BakerBrown’s design embeds much of the house into the landscape, reducing its visible footprint.

The above-ground elements have been designed to resemble agricultural barns, clad in Sweet Chestnut, while the subterranean sections are accessed via open-air courtyards and lightwells. These features are intended to provide natural light and ventilation, with views extending as far as Newhaven.

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