A Modern Palladian Villa Along the River Severn By: Collaborative Architecture Rising elegantly above its picturesque setting on the River Severn, a newly designed Palladian villa celebrates the timeless beauty of classical architecture while thoughtfully accommodating the needs of modern living. Approved in 2022 as an exceptional scheme under the National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) paragraph 84e, the project has received the endorsement of the Traditional Architecture Group, an RIBA-accredited panel, for its outstanding design and sensitivity to its surroundings. Construction is set to begin shortly after Easter 2025, with an estimated build time of 18 months. The villa is elevated on a grand plinth constructed from large vermiculated stone blocks. This basement plinth houses essential modern amenities, including parking for vehicles, allowing the villa above to remain visually unencumbered and fully dedicated to expressing its classical language. The façade, crafted from local red sandstone, reflects the warm tones of its natural environment, with symmetrical sash windows and a central pediment forming its harmonious design. Atop the villa, four statues modelled on mythological river gods crown the roofline, facing the four cardinal directions and symbolising the villa’s deep connection to the River Severn and its landscape. Inside, the villa combines … Continue reading A Modern Palladian Villa Along the River Severn