The longlist for the UK’s foremost private housing design award have been revealed today by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). RIBA President Stephen Hodder said:
"The 2014 RIBA Manser Medal longlist reveals the most innovative, sustainable and beautiful new homes to have been completed in the past year. The exciting line-up is a testimony to the wonderful talent and achievements of some of the UK’s best architects.” Here is a selection from the longlist...
Above: Loughloughan Barn by McGarry-Moon Architects. A modernised barn loyal to its pastoral surrounds, made of stone, timber, glass and zinc, in County Antrim with views of Slemish Mountain.
The internal layout has been configured so that the first floor living spaces and master bedroom can benefit from light and views, while the guest bedrooms and utility have been tucked into the lower level. The form and feel of the original barn has been maintained throughout, yet the interior space has been transformed into a light-filled contemporary space.
High Edge by Evans Vettori. A contemporary take on the Swiss chalet, overlooking the River Derwent in England's ‘Little Switzerland’
High Edge sits comfortably in its surroundings and displays an impressive range of traditional and contemporary craftsmanship applied to materials sourced local and abroad]
The design overcame numerous constraints during the planning and construction phases and yet all aspects of the project feel well considered, neither laboured nor compromised
The rooms are arranged in a way that makes the most of the views over the Kench
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