Design a Modern Georgian house

Architect Design Brief – Georgian house Project Core Parameters 1 Width: 22 metres 2 Depth: 16 metres 3 Front setback: approx. 12 metres 4 Floors: 2 storey + optional/partial basement 5 Style: Modern Georgian (7-bay symmetry) Ceiling Heights (Critical) 1 Ground floor: approx. 4.0 metres (non-negotiable) 2 First floor: 3.0–3.2 metres 3 Basement (if included): minimum 2.7–3.0 metres usable height 4 Ceiling heights must drive proportions and elevation design Basement 1 Include option for half basement (preferred) 2 Future-proofing for potential expansion 3 Structural coordination with foundations 4 Allow for plant room, storage, or leisure use 5 Include natural light where possible (light wells) 6 Keep design efficient and cost-conscious Exterior Design 1 7-bay symmetrical façade 2 Strong central axis 3 Central portico with columns 4 Slight central projection (not flat) 5 Balanced, elegant proportions 6 Modern English manor character Materials 1 Full natural stone façade (light limestone tone) 2 Slate or similar pitched roof 3 Slim-profile windows Fireplaces and Chimneys 1 4 wood-burning fireplaces 2 Chimneys must be real and externally visible 3 Chimneys must be symmetrically positioned 4 Must be considered early in elevation design Site Constraints 1 Tree Preservation Order (TPO) tree at front 2 Badger activity/ecology constraints 3 Respect root protection zones 4 Avoid ecological conflict Front Design 1 Use 12m setback efficiently 2 Curved driveway (not oversized) 3 Compact, elegant arrival space 4 Landscaping to soften frontage Design Rules (Non-Negotiable) 1 No reduction in symmetry 2 No reduction in window proportions 3 No flattening of façade 4 No value engineering at concept stage 5 Maintain strong central feature Deliverables Required 1 Concept design options (front elevation focus) 2 Floor plans 3 Elevations with dimensions 4 Sections (critical for ceiling heights

Project ID: 40346308