Two new homes in former farm buildings are up against a brand new build in the Small Residential Scheme of the Year category of the 2022 ProCon Leicestershire property and construction awards.
Homes in Walton, Laughton and Bitteswell are up for the award, sponsored by Ashe Group, which is one of seven in this year’s ProCon Awards.
The ProCon Awards’ overall sponsors are Salus Approved Inspectors, Unique Window Systems and Freeths. The Leicester Mercury is the Awards’ media partner.
The Small Residential Scheme of the Year finalists are:
Grange Farm, Walton, submitted by Corporate Architecture
Grange Farm is a family’s ‘forever home’ created from old and disused barns on a site that enjoys stunning all-round views across open countryside.
By keeping the simple, traditional lines of the former buildings it was possible to include large, glazed areas within the house that brought in significant amounts of light throughout.
The monopitch roofs to the barns became a key feature. Large open plan areas with extensive glazing throughout, including links within the house, resulted in large, airy spaces which make the most of the countryside views.
The Old Barn, Laughton, submitted by Corporate Architecture
The conversion of an agricultural building created a new, smaller home for a Laughton village resident of 40 years.
The building is in a prominent position at an entry to the small village, so it was important to have construction and materials in keeping with the local vernacular.
The house is predominantly timber clad with Crittall style metal windows and a standing seam roof, all combining to achieve a barn effect.
The Warren, Bitteswell, submitted by brp architects
The Warren is a bespoke family home designed to include new and innovative materials and technologies to reduce its environmental impact.
On the edge of Bitteswell village, the home was created using several specialist suppliers including an insulated foundation system from Sweden.
The Warren has a fully automated building management system with intelligent heating and lighting control, security systems and a home cinema.
Hybrid solar thermal roof panels collect energy and heat. A below-ground thermal energy bank stores the thermal energy from the panels.
Andrew Morris, business development director at the award sponsor Ashe Group, said: “The Ashe Group started as a residential developer fifty years ago in 1972 undertaking very similar schemes to those finalists showcased in today’s awards.
“It’s brilliant that the industry is still thriving and innovating to delight their clients. The quality achieved by the entries looks to be second to none. Congratulations to all the finalists.”
The winner will be announced at a ceremony at Leicester’s King Power Stadium on November 10.
The other seven awards are:
- Regeneration Project of the Year , sponsored by Keepmoat Homes
- Medium Residential Scheme of the Year , sponsored by Ashe Group
- Large Residential Scheme of the Year , sponsored by Jessup Partnerships
- Property Deal of the Year , sponsored by Procure Partnerships Framework
- Large Non-residential Scheme of the Year , sponsored by Gateley
- Small Non-residential Scheme of the Year , sponsored by Gateley
All the contenders will be in the spotlight at a Finalist Showcase, sponsored by Corporate Architecture, at Winstanley House in Leicester from 6pm on Wednesday October 12.
Companies keen to attend the Finalist Showcase, the ceremony or to enquire about sponsorship opportunities can contact Allyson Jeffrey on 0116 278 1443 or via email: info@procon-leicestershire.co.uk
Further details about the Awards are on the ProCon website at procon-leicestershire.co.uk/procon-awards
