Hunsett Mill by acme

ACME was established in 2007 in London. The practice operates in the fields of contemporary architecture, urban planning, interior design and product design – working with private, corporate and public clients. In an interesting twist, employees at ACME are active stakeholders in the business, with a share in the profits and contribute to its future. In their own words : “We value collaborative working and flat hierarchies to engender a strong sense of ownership, entitlement and responsibility amongst our employees and to foster a vibrant and egalitarian office environment that attracts the highest talent.” ACME stands for A Company Making Everything.

Set in a fabulous secluded spot, on the banks of a bend in the River Ant, is Hunsett Mill, a beautiful millkeeper's cottage sensitively restored and extended to provide a stunning 5-bedroom property. The mill cottage sits right next to the windmill itself, a historic grade 2 listed water pumping mill recently restored by one of the country's last professional Millwrights. Together the cottage and the mill comprise one of Norfolk's most photographed images, found on teatowels, post cards and boxes of toffee throughout the county.

An extension to a 19th century mill keeper’s house in the Broads. The house is adjacent to the well-known historic grade 2 listed Hunsett Mill. The house was the residence for the keeper of the mill until 1900, when electricity made wind-powered pumps redundant. In order for the new extension to retreat behind the listed setting of the Mill, the new additions to the house are designed as shadows of the existing house. The Structure of the extension is made entirely from solid laminated wood, which is exposed in the interior and clad in charred cedar boards externally. Ground source heat pumps, passive solar heating and independent water well supply will make the house almost fully self-sufficient.