Spillane

Innovative energy efficient homes which combine the oak frame with Structural Insulated Panels to provide structural integrity.

With a clear objective from the start, David and Jennifer purchased a two-acre plot. Large enough to accommodate two family homes with substantial screening between the properties. Plans were drawn up simultaneously to aid what became a complex, two year planning process.

Carpenter Oak’s Orchard House became a significant source of inspiration for the timber framed homes. Sam Williams, of Roderick James Architects, developed the Spillane’s ideas into a set of drawings, elevations and floor plans and extended it from a 1.5 to a 2 storey house.

For this project, Carpenter Oak worked closely with a local company, Hercules, to fabricate the unusual steel work.