Background The remote village of Llangynidr lies about 9 miles south-east of Brecon. The village has upper and lower parts, divided by the original drovers road; Cwm Crawnon. The river Usk flows past the north of the village and the Brecon & Abergavenny canal runs through its centre. Overall, this is a very picturesque part … Continued
Upper Hayne Farm is a 210m2 private dwelling sited in open countryside just off a small country lane, which replaced a redundant agricultural worker’s bungalow. The context is very rural, low and open, with the site masked from the lane by a tall hedge. The outlook is generally to the north, with inspiring, extensive views … Continued
Gaunt Francis won the national architectural competition for the British Homes Awards ’House of the Future’, which was organised with the Mail on Sunday, Building Design and Real Estate TV. The competition required the design of a zero carbon house aimed at the volume house building market, and was felt to be a good opportunity … Continued
