The clients, two solicitor partners in large Newcastle practices, commissioned the project in 2002.

They moved out of an existing house in Darras Hall and rented whilst finding a site for their new home which is on a large, nearly one acre plot in Darras Hall. It replaces a small between-the-wars house which was demolished – this is common practice in Darras Hall where the plot sizes out value the existing houses.

The brief was for a 3,200 square foot house very clearly in contemporary style. We produced three completely different options with the selected design being developed and constructed. It was completed in Christmas 2004.