Hapa Architects’ Black Timber House sits in the heart of the South Downs National Park and features local and sustainable materials alongside passive ways to reduce energy consumption.

Found at the end of a quiet country lane, the house occupies a 0.25 acre site within Rodmell conservation area. It is sheltered under large ash trees with views of the rolling Downs and wildflower meadows.

The form of the house is created by the stacking of two volumes creating interesting overhangs and roof spaces. The veranda and window reveals are clad in natural wood while the rest of the exterior is clad in a charred black timber.

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