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    Richlite Slate clads the exterior of this luxury residence

    Low Energy Home

    Luxury living

    Having won the Evening Standard's Eco Living Award and Best Boutique Development, this unique, luxurious low energy home developed by Leathwaite is set in a two acre site and combines the best of contemporary architecture, design and building technology.

    The EPC A-rated property's sustainability criteria is achieved much in part by the building materials used.

    On the exterior of the building, Richlite clads the country home in a striking contrast that breaks up the facadé, and sets off the curved outdoor staircase.

    The central atrium of the home showcases a commissioned working art installation, created by Lisa Traxler, Visual Artist and engineered by Architect Lincoln Miles. The stunning staircase is made entirely of the solid paper composite, Richlite. Etched within the surface, the artwork is inspired by Roman Temples that previously occupied the site in the 1800s - its heritage and structure reflected in the map lines of the piece. This installation forms the walls, staircase and balustrade in a completely bespoke and elaborate hero of the home.

    Project

    Low Energy Home

    Developer

    Leathwaite

    Staircase Design

    Lisa Traxler, Lincoln Miles

    Staircase Fabrication

    Shape Studio

    Application

    Cladding + Staircase

    Material

    Richlite Black Diamond + Slate

    Location

    Surrey Hills, UK

    Luxury Low Energy Home Staircase, treads and wall feature routed from Richlite Black Diamond
    Recycled paper composite cladding the two-story residence
    Luxury Low Energy Home Richlite Black Diamond routed staircase panels and treds
    Richlite Black Diamond routed staircase
    Sculptural staircase details routed from Richlite
    Sculptural staircase designed by Lisa Traxler
    Richlite Black Diamond Staircase showpiece Luxury Low Energy Home
    Centre piece staircase made entirely from Richlite
    Richlite vanity surfaces in a high end minimalist bathroom
    Richlite vanity surfaces
    Richlite at dusk, cladding the soffits and exterior of an award-winning residence
    Richlite Slate façade panels at dusk

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