The design for Moat House envisions a contemporary pavilion that harmoniously integrates with its sensitive site constraints. The architectural approach focuses on creating a subservient yet distinct dwelling, balancing a grounded, high-quality material palette with lightweight, modern detailing.

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A key objective of the spatial design was to enhance the natural illumination of the lower ground floor without increasing the building's overall height or altering the roofline. Our design addresses this through the introduction of carefully considered terraced lightwells, which step down to bring generous daylight into the basement level. Furthermore, the external landscaping and access have been sensitively handled; a newly designed entrance sequence features a bespoke bridge, strategically engineered to span and protect the Root Protection Areas (RPAs) of the surrounding mature trees.

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The building's materiality is defined by a clear, elegant contrast between its lower and upper volumes. The grounded base utilises high-quality pale masonry—specifically a textured creme facing brick paired with matching beige mortar and a flush joint profile. In striking contrast, the upper volume is articulated with large glazing panels with projecting fins underlying its rhythm, alongside opaque areas treated with a castellated aluminium facade system. This provides a refined, ribbed texture that allows the upper level to sit quietly and naturally within the verdant landscape.