Winnow

The Winnow House began during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the clients discovered a narrow rural plot on one of their country drives—a challenging site that sparked a well deserved transformations. Designed around family life and wellbeing, the brief called for a modest, efficient home that embraced calm, comfort, and longevity. Despite the tight footprint, the house uses passive design strategies—orienting key spaces for natural ventilation, thermal massing, and seasonal shading—to ensure year-round comfort with minimal energy use. Planning was approved in early 2021, construction began in early 2022, and the home was completed in August 2024. The result is a grounded, enduring space that supports everyday living, connection, and quiet retreat.