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The goal here was to make this part of the building feel like an oak-framed structure, with the stonework built between ...
29/08/2026

The goal here was to make this part of the building feel like an oak-framed structure, with the stonework built between it.

The oak creates the transition between the raw Cornish stone, glazing and metalwork, with every junction carefully considered so the finished detail reads as one continuous frame.

Where the oak meets the glass, the construction has been designed to disappear. When you look up, we want you to see oak flowing straight into glass — not frames, fixings or awkward junctions.

Details like this are also where we deliberately allow our carpenters to slow things down. There’s always pressure to keep a project moving, but certain details deserve time. We want our carpenters to have the opportunity to use their skills, think through the junctions and produce something they’re genuinely proud of.

It’s about knowing when to push the programme and when to protect the craftsmanship.

A huge amount of planning and work goes into making something look this simple.

28/08/2026

QUALITY IS MORE THAN THE FINISH

A massive amount of plastering completed in a single day by KPS – Kernow Plastering Services at Lamorna.

But what impresses us just as much as the quality and quantity of their work is how they work and how they leave the site behind them. Just look at how clean those floors are after a full day of plastering.

They’re also some of the friendliest guys you could have on site. Always willing to stop, discuss a difficult junction or detail, and work alongside us and the other trades to make sure the finished result is right.

At GM Haus, quality isn’t only about the finished product. It’s about how you work, how you treat the site and how well the trades work together.

KPS have become a real extension of what we strive for as a company — quality workmanship, productivity, cleanliness and a willingness to work together to get the details right.

Great work from the team.

DETAIL FOCUS | It’s all in the preparationThis is the craftsmanship that goes into making the finished details look simp...
28/08/2026

DETAIL FOCUS | It’s all in the preparation

This is the craftsmanship that goes into making the finished details look simple.

Where oak, granite and glass all come together, there’s nowhere to hide. Every piece of oak has to be carefully measured, cut, scribed and fitted to follow the natural stonework while keeping the lines around the glazing clean and consistent.

It takes time, patience and plenty of fine adjustment — but it’s this work behind the finished detail that makes the difference.

The better the preparation, the simpler the finished detail looks.

Great progress over at our Crantock project, with Nathan and the team really pushing this one forward.The structural ste...
27/08/2026

Great progress over at our Crantock project, with Nathan and the team really pushing this one forward.

The structural steelwork is now in, the timber frames are up and the new roof structures are taking shape. A big thanks to Swift Steel for the fabrication and supply of the steel frames.

There’s been a fair bit involved in this stage, particularly tying the new structures into the existing property and working through the structural alterations, but it’s great to see everything now coming together.

Next up, we’ll continue getting the roofs covered and the building weathertight before moving onto the windows, doors and external finishes. StructuralSteel

Getting ahead of the programme at Lamorna.We’ve brought L. Phipps Professional Decorating in early to get ahead of the t...
22/08/2026

Getting ahead of the programme at Lamorna.

We’ve brought L. Phipps Professional Decorating in early to get ahead of the tilers, starting with the garage and annex while KPS Kernow Plastering Services continue through the main house.

The walls are being sprayed with a mist coat and base coat, with the final coat left until later to avoid damage while the other trades work through. The ceilings are being fully spray finished, while the final wall coat will be rolled — making any future touch-ups straightforward without having to respray an entire wall.

Getting these areas ahead now means the annex kitchen can be installed and the following trades can fall straight back into sequence.

It’s all about staying one stage ahead and keeping the project moving.

Detail focus at Lamorna.One of our favourite features on this elevation is the cantilevered upper floor, which projects ...
20/08/2026

Detail focus at Lamorna.

One of our favourite features on this elevation is the cantilevered upper floor, which projects out above a set-back frameless glass corner window below.

The composition brings together frameless glazing, dark standing-seam metalwork, a larch-lined soffit, and traditional Cornish granite within a single, carefully resolved detail.

It’s a strong material palette, but what really defines it is the precision of the junctions and the clarity of the detailing between each element.

With the scaffold now coming down, we’re finally able to appreciate these details as they were intended to be seen.

The scaffold is starting to come down and we’re finally getting a proper look at how all the external materials work tog...
07/08/2026

The scaffold is starting to come down and we’re finally getting a proper look at how all the external materials work together.

Natural larch cladding, granite stonework, dark standing-seam metalwork, slate roofing and large areas of glazing — with the Brise Soleil sitting within the feature gable.

A lot of work has gone into getting the junctions between each material clean and consistent, and it’s great to finally see the overall elevation coming together.

Still plenty to finish, but we’re getting close to seeing this house without the scaffold.

Inside Lamorna this week.Plastering is well underway with KPS , and we’re really happy with the standard of finish they’...
05/08/2026

Inside Lamorna this week.

Plastering is well underway with KPS , and we’re really happy with the standard of finish they’re achieving throughout.

There’s a lot more to these ceilings and reveals than first meets the eye — concealed blind pockets, concealed curtain tracks and recessed spotlights, all requiring careful setting out and crisp plastering to get the finished details right.

We strive for a high standard across every element of our projects, so having trades that understand that from the outset makes a huge difference. KPS have certainly delivered.

Another big step forward inside Lamorna.

One of the most striking features of this home is beginning to reveal itself.The warm larch lining, structural glazing a...
30/07/2026

One of the most striking features of this home is beginning to reveal itself.

The warm larch lining, structural glazing and Brise Soleil solar shading work together to create a space that’s both beautiful and functional.

The Brise Soleil system was manufactured off-site, but every panel had to be bespoke fitted and adjusted on site to achieve the precise alignment this design demanded. It’s one of those details that looks effortless when finished, but requires an incredible amount of precision behind the scenes.

Next up is the installation of the Millboard decking, which will complete this terrace and tie the entire outdoor space together.

We can’t wait to show you the finished result.

One of the standout details at Lamorna is the junction between the Cornish granite and the structural glazing. Designed ...
23/07/2026

One of the standout details at Lamorna is the junction between the Cornish granite and the structural glazing. Designed to be as clean and minimal as possible, it’s a detail that demands absolute precision.

A huge thank you to Richard Ives Stonework for the outstanding granite work, and to ODC Glazing, with a special mention to Ian for surveying such a complex installation with incredible accuracy.

To finish the detail, a bespoke façade trim will blend seamlessly with the granite, while a black Compacfoam band will create a crisp shadow line between the glass and the stone. The temporary black border on the glass will then be cut back flush, leaving the glazing appearing to disappear into the granite.

Above, the glazing will be framed in solid oak, creating a feature beam that ties in with the oak trusses throughout the home.

It’s these hidden details that make all the difference.

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