Change of use: from greenfield to a new home on Mabbettsville Road, Millbrook Duchess County, New York.
To develop an Architectural Concept for the appraisal of the ‘Dukes Hill’ board
Inter-generational family home
Modern Farmhouse with environmental control and minimal maintenance
Indoor / Outdoor (pool) (dining)
The home should be fit for the purpose of hosting a variety of social events inc. house guests.
Morning outdoor terrace accessed from the main bedroom
Protect and maximise views out of the site while minimising impact on the surrounding countryside
Where possible the home should link to a garden activity (deer free) (kitchen garden)
The home should include provision for Equestrian activities (mud room, tack and clothing)
Change…
Partnership…
Support to… / Support from
Board Invites issued 04/25
Project Plan (comments open)
Project Meeting 1 tba
Summary
Aims & Objectives
Client requirement – Taking the best of Fitches Corner country living and associated social life as a starting point.
Principal Designer requirement – The ‘dukes hill’ board should support the project team in best practices associated with the ‘golden thread’ concept and the spirit of the Building Safety Act
Principle Designer requirement – Increasing the effectiveness of standards and project management process in support of (Principle Designer Register(s), ISO 9001 registration etc.)
Location & Site Appraisal
Building Performance Appraisal (inter-generational family home, social life inc. house guests, seasonal, activity connection(s), Indoor / Outdoor pool, Indoor / Outdoor dining. )
Structure(s) Appraisal
Strategic Engineering requirements
Business Case (project budget, project programme, project risks, project brief)
Precedent Study: Modern Farmhouse
Project Structure diagram
