BROOKWOOD HOUSE
Client: Confidential
Location: Weymouth, UK
Type: Residential
GFA: 450 m²
Status: Built
Brookwood House, now 24 years old, is a testament to modern architecture, seamlessly merging natural light, openness, and a profound connection to nature. The white minimalist, two-storey design, anchored by a double-height central atrium, opens on all four sides, inviting daylight and natural ventilation to flow freely through its interior. Set within 3.2 acres of verdant woodland, the house is a nod to early modernism, defined by its crisp white façade and refined geometry.
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The architecture dissolves boundaries between indoor and outdoor living. Expansive glazed sliding doors blur the line between the interior and the landscape, creating a fluid transition that not only extends the living spaces but also fosters sustainability and enhances social engagement. Even in winter, the design ensures a strong connection to the natural surroundings, cultivating an atmosphere of tranquility and balance.
The 200 m² ground floor is dominated by the impressive atrium-sitting room, featuring rain-sensitive skylights and a contemporary dual-sided fireplace. A snug, family room, study, cloakroom, and a kitchen further complement the ground level. The indoor pool room, with direct access to the garden, serves as a key leisure space, complete with climate control, a utility room, and wet room.
A semi-circular staircase ascends to the upper level, where four en-suite bedrooms—including a distinctive turret room—are arranged at the four corners of the perimeter walkway, offering both privacy and views of the landscaped surroundings. Adjacent to the main house, a curved annexe provides a self-contained one-bedroom unit with a kitchen and sitting room, opening onto the leafy garden.
Brookwood House’s integration of indoor and outdoor spaces, along with its timeless architectural language, provides a modern family with a harmonious and sustainable living environment.
