Ness Point, Dover
| Client Architect Image Credits |
Private Tonkin Liu Will Scott |
Awards | RIBA South Award RIBA House of the Year Longlist |
Ness Point house is a new family house built on an exposed clifftop, 65 metres above the sea on the white cliffs of Dover. The undulating form of the plan orientates the internal spaces to different aspects of the landscape beyond. The sea-facing facade orients large windows in opposing directions to take in views of the coastline, including Ness Point, the most easterly part of the British Isles. The highly sealed and insulated house utilises heat recovery and solar thermal renewable systems to maximise energy efficiency in the winter, whilst the long gallery skylight and eco-vents enable controlled passive cooling in the summer. The bio-diverse green roof helps retain rainwater and harbour local wildlife while helping merge the house into the landscape. We provided all mechanical, electrical and sustainability services.
