AR Design Studio's Masterplan - Normanhurst Estate
AR Design Studio Unveils Masterplan for the Normanhurst Estate: A Serene Cabin Retreat in the Heart of East Sussex Woodland
AR Design Studio's masterplan for The Normanhurst Estate envisions a transformative, car-free retreat featuring a collection of 220 eco-friendly cabins. These cabins offer a range of one to five-bedroom units, ensuring a diverse and personalized experience for guests.
Nestled in the gardens of the now demolished stately home, these cabins seamlessly integrate within the site's dense woodland, open grassland and freshwater lakes. This setting provided a perfect opportunity for sensitive and landscape led development to create a truly memorable and relaxing place to get away from it all.
Guests can enjoy exclusive amenities such as a spa, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, mountain biking trails, art studios, child care facilities, and an organic farm shop stocked by local suppliers. Addition of an outdoor theatre capable of hosting 750 people, will not only cater to guests but will also be open to the general public, enriching the cultural tapestry of the surrounding area. To enhance the overall experience and minimize the environmental footprint, guests will be chauffeured around the estate by electric buggies, cementing the environmental approach and allowing for a truly immersive connection with nature.
Beyond the confines of the retreat, AR Design Studio's proposal aims to give back to the local community. In addition to generating employment opportunities, the project includes the creation of a new park and sports fields, contributing to the overall well-being and recreational needs of the community.
With a commitment to sustainability, landscape integration, and community enrichment, the Normanhurst Estate is poised to become a truly memorable and relaxing haven, inviting guests to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life in a harmonious and eco-conscious environment.
Scheme: Residential Masterplan
Location: East Sussex
Visualisations: AR Design Studio
AR Design Studio is an RIBA chartered architects practice, based in Winchester, Hampshire, specialising in elegant and imaginative contemporary new homes, extensions, renovations, interiors and multi-plot developments. AR Design Studio’s architectural expertise and flair has been recognised by winning a number of prestigious industry awards including the BuildIt Awards 2023, Future House Award 2023, British Home Awards 2020, UK Property Awards 2019-2020, Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) South East 2018 Award and the RIBA South West 2017 Award, in addition to being longlisted for Grand Designs House of the Year Award 2018. With a comprehensive knowledge of planning, AR Design Studio has built a stunning portfolio of bespoke residential projects.