Wildernesse restaurant. Vaulted ceilings and arched bays. Walls, ceilings and partitions. Morris+Company

Architects' Journal Working Details

Architects' Journal, 2024
Wildernesse restaurant. Vaulted ceilings and arched bays. Walls, ceilings and partitions. Morris+Company Download document

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Abstract

Describes the Wildernesse Restaurant pavilion at Pegasus Life’s Wildernesse Estate in Sevenoaks, Kent, designed as a social hub for the retirement community and a contemporary counterpoint to the Grade II-listed estate. Constructed with a timber superstructure featuring a vaulted ceiling grid, the pavilion integrates flush thresholds and large windows, fostering a shared connection with the landscape. A layered façade of stained timber and intricate metal cladding references the estate’s historic windows, while a masonry plinth grounds the structure. The exposed timber interior enhances warmth and tactility, with 48 tonnes of embodied carbon sequestered, reinforcing the project’s sustainability and craftsmanship.

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  • Building types
  • Housing/residential facilities
  • Walls/masonry/cavity walls
  • Building structure

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First produced in 1895, the Architects' Journal features comprehensive building studies, and in-depth technical articles.

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