The Shingle House, designed by NORD Architects is located on a shingle beach in Dungeness, a nature reserve near Romney Marsh. The simplicity of the huge black house strongly relates to the isolation of its environment, it stands alone but for a handful of fisherman’s cottages, mostly now occupied by artists and one of which was owned by the late film-maker, Derek Jarman. Nearby are a couple of lighthouses and the terminus of a miniature coastal steam train. In the distance can be seen the silhouette of a nuclear power station.
Traditional materials of tarred boards and shingle have been used on the exterior of the building, the interior however tells another story. Wood and concrete and the main materials used to finish this comfortable holiday home which easily adapts to every season. The exquisite purple timber flooring pays homage to purple blue flower which is in abundance in the area during the summer months. The ground floor contains 3 double bedrooms as well as a living room, kitchen and dining area. The windows in the kitchen and dining areas open up to reveal a hidden sheltered courtyard and a further double bedroom is to be found on the first floor. A separate bath house containing a black polished concrete sunken bath, allow wonderful views of an ever changing landscape.
