The derelict building was a former mill and workshop which lay in the Netherton conservation area close to the Huddersfield Conurbation. An early decision was taken by the Client to create an ultra-modern and fully plastered interior to the building shell. Not falling into the trap of exposing stone and timber which would have diluted the clean, modern aesthetic.

The dwelling needed to be a series of spaces, rather than rooms, which flowed into each other. Creating an openness within, whilst maintaining a constant link with the garden beyond. The central area provides the visual and physical link between the spaces. A theatrical space, brought to life by the roof light above, casting shadows in varying patterns. Creating an ever-changing stage set for contemporary living with bespoke interiors, artwork, and furniture.

The journey took ten months, adhering to both schedule and budget, but the true test lay in whether the finished product met Chris and Jill’s exacting standards. The result was nothing short of breathtaking. The couple had turned a dilapidated textile mill into a modernist masterpiece. Their attention to detail and passion for perfection shone through in every corner of the house.

The project received the RIBA’s White Rose for Architecture award in 2001. Read our publication about the progression of the project here.