The Lilacs

Flagship Homes wanted to create a site that took inspiration from the character of local buildings, whilst creating a distinct visual identity. By carefully considering the material palette of the village, the Cadeby Red Multi brick from our solus range, with its sanded texture and red colouring, was selected as the main facade material.

Alongside traditional facing brickwork and light-coloured render, nearby developments also featured timber effect fibre cement cladding. Therefore, to complement the local architecture, Flagship Homes chose to incorporate this design feature at The Lilac’s site.

Hardie® Plank fibre cement cladding, manufactured by James Hardie, is a popular alternative to using natural timber cladding due to its A2 fire rating, BBA certification (04/4147) and low maintenance requirements. The planks have an estimated service life in excess of 30 years when installed in accordance with the product’s BBA certificate, offering many benefits over natural timber cladding, which is prone to moisture and pest damage. The design team selected this weatherboard cladding in dark grey to complement and contrast with the red brickwork and cream render used throughout the development.

The Lilacs now stands as a testament to thoughtful design and material selection, blending harmoniously with the surrounding architecture. The new homes exude a timeless quality, appearing as though they have always been a part of the local landscape.

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