Pepper Pot House on the North Norfolk Coast
(Image credit: Matt Smith/APA Architects)
Two new buildings in Norfolk have been nominated for prestigious architecture awards.
The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) has announced the regional shortlist for its annual awards – with two projects in Norfolk shortlisted.
Freeholder: Mole Architects
Freeholder of Wells gains national recognition for design (Image credit: Nick Guttridge/Mole Architects)
The location offers stunning views of the marina (Image credit: Nick Guttridge/Mole Architects)
The site, just meters from Wells Harbor, was originally the site of the Norfolk Freeholder pub of the same name.
Mole Architects wanted the beachfront property to be both unique and integrated into the conservation area in which it sits.
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The building is divided into three sections, each highlighting different materials.
The front section is clad in white flint and brick, typical of the north Norfolk landscape, while the narrower section containing the living spaces is clad in Corten steel.
Pepper Pot House: Ashworth Parkes Architects
North Norfolk’s Pepper Pot House has been shortlisted for a RIBA award (Image credit: Matt Smith/APA Architects)
Clay stucco and muted tones help maintain a sense of comfort (Image credit: Matt Smith/APA Architects)
After purchasing the 1920s Pepper Pot House on the north Norfolk coast, Ashworth Parkes Architects (APA) aimed to extend it without losing the building’s natural charm.
The extension is located directly behind the original house and is connected only by a glazed corridor without blocking its natural features.
A spokesman for the APA said: “The form of the extension was designed based on the views from the original house to the fields at the end of the garden.
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“The raised roof creates generous space for new living spaces, while the lower part of the planted roof respects views from the existing dormers.”
Buildings in Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire and Suffolk were also nominated in the category.
Winners of the regional awards will be considered for one of the professional awards announced by the RIBA during the summer.