Weavers Way demonstrates how thoughtful contextual design, strong sustainability values, close attention to detail and robust collaboration can be combined to produce an outstanding place to live.
The development provides 13 new high-specification dwellings, including affordable homes, in the village of Sandford, Devon. As well as crafting individual homes with exceptional build quality, the project took great care over integrating the development with the village and surrounding landscape.
Three Winning Facts:
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- The development has excellent sustainability credentials, exceeding statutory requirements for thermal performance and airtightness and creating homes that are healthy to live in and efficient to run.
- The design demonstrates a successful sensitive response to its context, achieved through rigorous contextual analysis, meaningful community and stakeholder engagement and a collaborative design development process. At a macro scale, the architecture and landscaping is designed to create a positive, characterful edge to the development in long views. The use of stone, render and timber respects the heritage and identity of the village, while window proportions are inspired by the Georgian sash windows of nearby properties.
- A considered approach to placemaking and social value is at the heart of the scheme. The site’s layout is designed to maximise permeability and integration with the village’s urban and social fabric. As part of the project, a generous portion of the site was donated to a local trust for community use.
