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Thaxton Village
GRAS_Thaxton Village

Thaxton is a newly developed urban village centre located near Lisburn in County Down. Comprising a total of ten buildings, the project delivers thirty-eight residential units alongside a commercial area featuring a supermarket, petrol station, offices, a health centre, and a pharmacy.

The design adopts a formal layout that establishes a strong urban character across the site. This, together with a classical architectural approach and buildings of a substantial scale, positions Thaxton as a landmark development within the region. The scheme aims to create a vibrant and cohesive community hub that balances residential and commercial uses within a refined and timeless setting.

Location

Northern Ireland

Client

Private

Completed

2017

Type

Masterplanning

Thaxton Village Details

Lambs Pavilion | Bridal Shoot

Living Room with fireplace.

01 GRA Archive Sketch

Lamb's House South East elevation with the Pavilion at the West corner of reintroduced walled garden. Sketch by Nicholas Groves-Raines.

The Lambs Pavilion | Interiors

Window detail.

The Lambs Pavilion | Interiors

Carefully curated antique furniture.

The Lambs Pavilion | Interiors

Octagonal stairs featuring claret-coloured walls and natural fiber bannister rope, finished with wall and crown knot.

The Lambs Pavilion | Interiors

Lime harling render and slate on the ooge roof.

Material Focus

  1. Flagstone
  2. Untreated Timber
  3. Sandstone Details