New concept images have been released for Crest House, a substantial 1,000 m² new-build residence set to replace a rundown existing dwelling in Surrey. Positioned on a steeply sloping site, the project has been carefully conceived to maximise sweeping views across the surrounding valley while embedding the home sensitively into the landscape.

The design adopts a layered architectural approach, stepping the building down the hillside to follow the natural topography. Expansive terraces extend outward at multiple levels, creating generous outdoor spaces that overlook the valley and reinforce the connection between the home and its setting.

A clear material strategy distinguishes the building’s vertical composition. The upper floors are in lightweight timber cladding, giving a refined, contemporary appearance that reduces the visual mass at higher levels. In contrast, the lower levels are formed using heavyweight masonry, grounding the structure and allowing it to sit firmly within the terrain. This contrast is used intentionally as an architectural tool to define different volumes and articulate the hierarchy of the design.

The massing is further broken up through a series of mono-pitch roof forms, which help reduce the overall scale of the upper storeys while adding visual rhythm to the composition. These intersecting rooflines, combined with the interplay of volumes, create a dynamic silhouette that responds to both the slope and the surrounding landscape.

Internally, large areas of glazing are proposed to capture natural light and frame uninterrupted views, reinforcing the home’s relationship with its environment. The concept as a whole reflects a careful balance between bold contemporary design and sensitivity to site conditions.