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Project	The Hawthorns
Photographer	Jim Varney
Sector	Contemporary

Contemporary new-build home in York

Set within the conservation settlement of Strensall, The Hawthorns offers a bold response to contemporary residential architecture. The house is conceived as a composition of clean geometric forms, carefully balanced with natural materials, establishing a dialogue with the character of its setting.

Large expanses of glazing dissolve the threshold between inside and out, creating a constant interplay with the surrounding landscape. Internally, spaces unfold across a series of considered levels, where open-plan living areas flow into one another. Double-height volumes and strategically placed windows draw daylight deep into the plan, bringing a shifting quality of light throughout the day.

The material palette combines the warmth of timber with the clarity of glass and the cool tactility of concrete. Refined detailing ensures that these elements work in harmony, creating a calm, enduring atmosphere.

The design extends beyond the walls of the house, with outdoor terraces and landscaped areas conceived as open-air rooms. These spaces maintain visual connections to the wider Yorkshire landscape while offering moments of privacy and enclosure.

Sustainability underpins the project. High-performance glazing, advanced insulation, and renewable energy technologies are integrated seamlessly, ensuring the home meets rigorous energy standards without compromising its architectural clarity.

Every detail of The Hawthorns has been carefully resolved, resulting in a house that is at once contemporary and rooted, confident in its expression yet deeply connected to its setting.

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