A terrace of eight, brick-clad mews houses within the Wildernesse Estate retirement community.

Pegasus Life
Sevenoaks, Kent
8 units

  • Ensemble with other new-builds, the listed mansion and adjacent existing ice house
  • Draws from architectural language of former stable yard on the site
  • Strong visual connections to surrounding landscape
  • Features such as shared planters encourage interaction with other residents
  • Warm material palette of timber, brick and reconstituted stone

Client: Pegasus Life
Structural Engineer: Peter Brett Associates
Services Engineer: Max Fordham
Landscape Consultant: Camlins

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Morris + Company completes Wildernesse Mews retirement homes in historic Kent estate "The Wildernesse Estate is a historic environment defined by its heritage, conservation areas, rich woodland and rolling landscapes," founding director Joe Morris told Dezeen.
@thombrisco Three years me and @RebekkaBode toiled on this one. Lovely to see the @moco_arch team finish it up so well.
@tania.marq A window to the mews
@m_a_t_t_f_c Moco visit to the mews in Sevenoaks
@alexely_mae Sneaky peak, nice work by @moco_arch Wildernesse project in Sevenoaks following cycle ride with @maearchitects
Process models Testing out variations for the mews and restaurant adjacent to the main house
@moco_arch #achangeofstate #preview #thirdage #pegasuslife
Etching of Wildernesse House and Park In 1847
Site Progress Mews is nearly complete!
Site Progress Coming along now
@harrietmay.s Brick patterning coming on...
@harrietmay.s Mews progress...
@harrisaddington Perfect day for a visit to our beautiful site @dugganmorrisarc @thombrisco @pegasuslife
Sketch Floor plan-Preferred
Elevation In context with Wildernesse House in background
Ground Floor Plan
Site Plan
Sketch Looking North
Sketch Looking South
Sketch Looking West
Approach Analysis Nature and outdoor environments
Approach Analysis Activities within the site for residents
Approach Analysis Lyons Typology
Approach Analysis Utzorn typology
Approach Analysis Private vs communal care
Approach Analysis Incorporating communal activities
Approach Analysis A study of Private vs communal care.
@harrietmay.s Not a bad site to spend autumn days at #Sevenoaks
Site visit Notes
Aerial View Looking South-Existing site.
Materials board Wood selection
Elevation studies

Mews