Individual House - Maple Lodge | Schüco Excellence Awards 2023 Winner

The winner of the Individual House Award at the Schüco Excellence Awards 2023 was Maple Lodge.
Architect: Levitate Architects
Specialist Contractor: Klarheit Aluminium
Located on a steeply-sloping site in Leicester, Maple Lodge is a five-bedroom house designed by Levitate Architects. The L-shaped plan comprises a two-storey wing of cellular accommodation running parallel to the street, and a single-storey wing of open-plan living spaces extending out into the garden. One of the main design challenges was to integrate a range of different glazing systems and doors with the surrounding external fabric, which varies extensively in plan and section.
The project includes a range of active and passive environmental technologies, including an air source heat pump for space heating and hot water, mechanical ventilation and heat recovery, photovoltaic panels, and green roofs. Construction materials, including the aluminium glazing systems, were chosen for their recyclability and longevity.
The judges complimented the scheme on its ambition and deft planning. They were also impressed by the skilful integration of both large and small-scale glazing elements within the building envelope.
Schüco systems:
FWS 35 PD curtain walling
FWS 50 curtain walling
ASE 60 lift and slide doors
ADS 70.HI door
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