The Node. Alex Roman. BVLGARI – Haute Joaillerie Italienne et Produits de Luxe. Wickstead Lodge by Baynes & Co. An electronically controlled stone wall slides across the facade of this house in Warwickshire, England, to conceal a large window. Designed by British architects Baynes & Co, Wickstead Lodge replaces a traditional vernacular house that formerly occupied the site. The moving wall was created to overcome a planning requirement stating that the new house should have only small windows, like its predecessor.
Narrow gaps in the stonework let light pass through the wall into the dining room behind. The whole of this lower floor was also set just below ground level so that the two-storey house wouldn't be taller than permitted. We also recently featured a house in Bath constructed from a similar pale stone - take a look here. Photography is by Stuart Whipps. The text below is a description from Adrian Baynes: The project was a new house to replace an existing one. The planning authority imposed considerable constraints in terms of massing, roof height, materials & design. Joaillier et horloger de luxe, maroquinerie, accessoires et parfums. Fahrenberger. Pharmacie DU FORT Transfert Mr BENYAHIA et Mr MARSON - Sedan (08 – Ardennes)
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