materials textures fa ade treatment a mix of off white smooth render stucco and warm timber cladding the timber adds a natural organic element that softens the clinical feel of the render stone accents low level dry stone gabion walls or traditional mortarless stone define the property boundaries adding a rustic cotswold style or rural touch to the modern build roofing blue grey slate effect tiles provide a cool toned contrast to the warm wood and pale walls contemporary design features integrated solar panels large flush mounted black photovoltaic pv arrays are built directly into the roof slope signaling a commitment to energy efficiency industrial finishes the windows doors and guttering are finished in a dark anthracite grey ral 7016 which is the hallmark of modern british residential styling canopies matching dark grey mono pitch canopies sit over the front doors providing both shelter and a geometric shadow line landscaping finishing touches soft curb appeal the use of hanging baskets and small manicured shrubs creates an inviting lived in feel despite the crisp new build aesthetic minimalist hardscaping the driveway and parking areas use clean asphalt with simple white markings keeping the focus on the architecture
