Lone Oak Hall
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Indigenous natural materials such as sandstone and timber are juxtaposed with plate and stainless steel. A spiral stair links the balcony to the circular lawn
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Home for the architect, which uses Wealden building traditions, situated in the heart of the Sussex countryside
The house uses indigenous natural materials such as sandstone and timber which are juxtaposed with plate and stainless steel.
To the east the house is a discreet presence partially screened by trees, creating a stark contrast to the open aspect to the west. Entering the house via the first floor bridge, you are lead through the glass and timber front door to the entrance hall and staircase, which forms an east-west axis.
Wilford uses his trademark bold colours throughout the house in shades of purple, magenta, and yellow. A purple sculptural form marks the entrance to the foodstore in the corner of the kitchen.
Data
- Begun: 1996
- Completed: 2000
- Sector: House
- Funding: Private
- Address: Lone Oak Hall , East Sussex, TN7 4EX, United Kingdom
Professional Team 
- Architect: Michael Wilford & Partners
- Project architects: David Guy, Michael Wilford, Suzanne Garrett
- Client: Michael Wilford
- Facade: Arup
- Landscape architect: Mark Westcott
- Structural engineer: Whitbybird
- Lighting : Equation Lighting Design Ltd
- Main contractor: Martin Osborn Builders
- Planning Advisor: Michael Parker Associates
Suppliers
- Ironmongery: Allgood
- Insulation : Kingspan
- Lighting : Concord Marlin
- Swimming pool: STO
- Paving: Marshalls Plc