Design in Details
Muse Architects has been appointed to undertake the technical design and delivery stages, from construction information through to handover, for two new residential properties at Hall Moss Lane, Stockport. The site sits within the Green Belt on the edge of Bramhall and is understood to be brownfield in character; the proposal comprises a small courtyard arrangement of two mirrored dwellings with front and rear external amenity areas.
The site is on the northeast side of Hall Moss Lane, close to Bramhall and within the wider Woodford area, in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport.
Construction overview
Muse Architects is supporting delivery in close coordination with the client team and the contractor; our scope covers technical design development, detailed coordination, and site stage support to help translate the approved design intent into buildable information. The final programme, procurement route, and construction management responsibilities remain subject to appointment terms and the contractor’s lead role on site. Following planning approval, Muse Architects has taken on the role of delivery architect for the scheme.
Layout and form
The design is intended to provide two five-bedroom dwellings of comparable massing and volume; arranged to support privacy and balance; with each home set within its own landscaped setting.
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We believe every successful project starts with thoughtful planning. Our team carefully analyzes space, functionality, and client needs to create efficient layouts that balance practicality with visual appeal. - Creative Design Solutions: Our designs combine creativity with purpose. Whether residential or commercial, we craft unique architectural concepts that reflect personality, enhance usability, and bring innovative ideas to life
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Landscape
The landscape strategy aims to create a softer, welcoming environment that reflects the Green Belt edge context. The intent is to replace existing hardstanding with lawned gardens, patios, and native planting. New trees are proposed to provide screening; alongside boundary treatments including gabion walls with hedging, a setback brick boundary wall to the road frontage allowing ornamental planting, native hedgerows, and a combination of batten and close board fencing where appropriate; all subject to detailed design, ecology input where required, and contractor coordination.
Appearance and materials
A predominantly traditional palette is proposed to reflect local character, with reclaimed and locally sourced materials where practicable and subject to availability. The main form is a simple extruded gable, referencing barn like typologies. Key elements include red Cheshire brick as the primary facing material; grey slate roof tiles to the main gable; grey zinc cladding to the dormer and as trim to the secondary flat roof element; and a green roof to the secondary element to support biodiversity; subject to detailed specification and technical coordination.
Sustainability
Sustainability is intended to be embedded through a fabric first approach; with performance targets and outcomes subject to energy modelling, product selection, detailing, and compliance sign off at delivery stage. Airtightness, careful junction design, and low toxicity material choices are intended to support reduced operational energy demand and occupant wellbeing.
