Trinity Watch

Rosemullion Homes‘s mission is “to build houses that look as if they belong in Cornwall.” The design of Trinity Watch draws inspiration from the local character and the buildings occupy a fine grained layout reminiscent of the St Ives townscape.

Each of the fifteen homes has a different plan responding to the orientation, potential views and the slope of the site. The homes are arranged in short terraces, semi-detached and detached units around a shared vehicle and pedestrian cul-de-sac. Unfortunately the cul-de-sac finishes in a view of the rear of the adjacent nursing home.

It is unusual for large detached houses to enclose and define the public spaces so effectively. This contrasts favourably with the surrounding homes which are set back from the street behind garden walls, hedges and lawns.

The density of existing housing is less than 10 dwellings per hectare, so Trinity Watch’s 27.7 dwellings per hectare is a significant change and represents a very efficient use of land.

Many houses have split levels with one or two rooms at each half level and up to six levels at the higher end of the site. All homes have windows and most have balconies giving wide panoramas or carefully framed views. Although these features enhance the spatial experience they reduce the potential for meeting Lifetime Homes standards.