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Rammed Earth House, Wiltshire

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A pioneering homestead in Wiltshire revisits ancient building techniques, using unstabilized rammed earth to create a harmonious blend with its natural surroundings.

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A modern house with rammed earth walls situated in a rural landscape, surrounded by fields and trees under a partly cloudy sky.
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Rammed Earth House, Wiltshire

A modern homage to ancient building techniques

Nestled in the serene Wiltshire countryside, the Rammed Earth House by Tuckey Design is a testament to the harmonious blend of ancient building techniques with modern design sensibilities. Built on a former brickworks site, this innovative homestead utilizes the clay-rich soil and recycled aggregates from demolished structures to form its distinctive unstabilized rammed earth walls. This method, devoid of cement, offers a sustainable and circular approach to construction.

The house's castle-like walls anchor it to the landscape, creating enclosed gardens that are visually softened by the contrasting timber frames of Douglas fir and oak. Inside, the home features decorative niches, a spiral staircase, and rammed earth flooring in the snug, all contributing to its unique character. The 'storm terrace' offers a vantage point to appreciate the dramatic skies of the West Country.

Complementing the textural earth walls, the material palette includes cedar shingle roofing, copper drainpipes, Chicksgrove limestone sills, bag-rubbed brick, and reclaimed greenheart timber colonnades, creating a rich tapestry of textures and colors.

Design Highlights

  • Unstabilized rammed earth construction

  • Castle-like walls with walled gardens

  • Decorative niches and spiral staircase

  • Cedar shingle roofing and copper drainpipes

  • 'Storm terrace' for landscape views

Key Facts

Detail Information
Architect Tuckey Design
Location Wiltshire, UK
Year 2023
Status Built
Material Palette Rammed earth, timber, limestone

Programs

residential

Categories

ArchitectureSustainable Design

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