Proposed Family Hub

With a footprint of approximately 1,800m2, the proposed family hub is much smaller in scale and single story, save for pool plant and back of house functions, all of which are positioned within a basement level that works with the existing terrain.

Positioned adjacent the historic Walled Garden, the family hub has been designed to form the missing fourth side, with internal functions deliberately designed to open out into the newly formed courtyard providing private, secluded areas for children’s play in a safe environment.

Internally, creche facilities for children of all ages are provided alongside soft play areas and a café overlooking both internal and external swimming pools, all with adjoining external terraces.

The building form is broken down into a collection of buildings, subservient to the main house and ‘farm like’ in appearance,  appropriate to a walled garden environment. Green roofs are proposed to further soften the overall appearance, reducing visual impact and providing environmental enhancement. As with the Country Club, all plant provision has been carefully considered to ensure there is no visible plant from anywhere within the Rudding Estate.

The proposed external materials are ashlar stone, together with vertical timber boarding and extensive use of glazing.

The proposals have been developed such that the new Family Hub and Country Club sit as comfortably as possible within the existing gentle hillside, with only one storey of the Country Club visible from the North side.