Modern design tends to champion an aesthetic outcome over process, resulting in compromised quality of material and construction. ‘Cast’ strips away the veneer and explores the traditional construction process of ramming earth. This creates a unique piece that exploits process and material sourced from the site itself.

‘Cast’ is a journey, a community project that reflects the many interactions and hands involved at Athfield House. The project uses recycled materials to create a form that can be crafted by the community or outsourced to a contractor, to create a destination for contemplation, connection and community overlooking the valley.