Gorgeous Contemporary Home in South Wales Built From Recycled Materials

Inspired by the rich local vernacular of the countryside, the <a href="http://www.feildenfowles.co.uk/projects/project1/project.php">Ty Pren residence</a> embraces passive sustainable techniques to keep its inhabitants content. The designers at <a href="http://www.feildenfowles.co.uk">Fielden Fowles</a> made multiple site-visits to the Brecon Beacons <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenfield_project">Greenfield site</a> in the village of <a href="http://www.wiz.to/trallong/">Trallong</a> in order to ensure the house makes the most of the site’s prevailing conditions. Extra care was taken in sourcing, and in the use, of materials for the façade and the roof. All the slate on the roof and the north facade are recycled scraps gathered from derelict buildings no longer in use; the untreated wood used for the remaining sides of the facade was locally sourced and milled on the client’s estate less than two miles away; and eight larch trees have been planted in advance to replace the cladding in 25 years, after which the old cladding will be burnt to heat the house.

Slate and untreated wood facades blends Ty Pren in with the local vernacular.

The slate cladding on the roof and north facade were recycled, gathered from surrounding derelict structures no longer in use.

Detail of the slate coming down from the roof to the side of facade.

Great detail showing untreated wood facade. Due to its 25 year life cycle, trees have been planted onsite to replace the facade while keeping the original design intact.

Sliding Slates in the facade help avoid heat gain while letting the daylight in.

Front entrance facade of the house, and detail of the wood meeting the slate in the corner.

Window detail from the wood facade of the Ty Pren residence.

Daylighting floods the interior space of Ty Pren.

Based on a long house plan, the Ty Pren home provides plenty of long view interior perspectives.

Daylight floods the entire length of the building from all sides including the ceiling.

Full length windows provide great views to the surrounding countryside while flooding the interiors with daylight.

Every single detail of the Ty Pren was taken into consideration in the design, including storage and display spaces.

The plan of the Ty Pren residence by Feilden Fowles