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Hall House featured in '100 Houses 100 Years'

100 Houses 100 Years

Hall House has been featured in a new publication by the Twentieth Century Society. '100 Houses 100 Years' celebrates the diverse domestic architecture of British houses over the last century with featured projects nominated by leading architectural critics.

Designed as a holiday retreat for the Hall family, Hall House is centered around a protected open courtyard bounded by existing mature hedgerows (the remnants of a previous domestic garden) and the "L" shaped configuration of the new dwelling. Living and dining spaces open directly into the courtyard at ground level turning this space into a focus of holiday activity.

Taking cues from the historically inventive use of flint, the design attempts to exploit the textural qualities of local materials and assemble them in a way which supports the simple building plan and form.

The book also contains essays that explore the social and political aspects of housing design in Britain over the last 100 years and is available to purchase on the Twentieth Century Society website.

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