Daily Telegraph - 9th August 2003

After the heatwave, the deluge…..
Martin Elliott of local developer Rees Elliott said “Some builders responded by installing ugly, concrete bunds around their houses, but we wanted a better solution. We wanted to build a stylish modern house close to the river on a site previously occupied by a boathouse and slipway”

Evening Standard - 9th March 2005

Evening Standard - 9th March 2005

A short hop from Brighton, the pretty town of Lewes is home to an eye-catching pair of new contemporary villas. Set into a south-facing hillside with views of the South Downs, and just minutes from the town centre and railway station, the houses replace an undistinguished bungalow in a quiet street.
Designed by Brighton-based Morgan Carn Partnership for developer Rees Elliott, the homes are finished in pristine white stucco, with large grey-framed windows (some with remote-control cedar louvers). With three bedrooms, each house spans well over 2,000sq ft and is priced at £750,000.
Flooring throughout is walnut with some limestone and resin; the kitchen is in stainless steel and dark oak by Tissetanta with Miele appliances. The laid-back showhome interiors have been hung entirely with paintings by artist Tom Hammick.

The Argus - 11th May 2005

People stop and gawp. It is like having a monster next door to our home.

Financial Times - 14th May 2005

Helping buyers to picture a new life

Property developers are using contemporary artwork and artists to help boost sales by giving new houses and apartments a more homely feel, writes Nicole Swengley.
At the Villas, the showhome interiors have been hung entirely with paintings by artist Tom Hammick.

The Times - 16th September 2005

Some may be upset, but small, daring designs can be hugely exciting

The Argus - 19th September 2005

‘Monster’ house wins design award

A property has won a prestigious architecture award which describes it as a “bold addition” to its locality.
But residents in Lewes have described the house as a “monster” which is out of lace with the character and charm of the area.
Sara Wallis finds out why the building has been singled out for recognition.

Channel 4 - Selling houses

Thanks to Rees Elliott for their help in making of this week’s programme:

The Riverhouses, Lewes. A Rees Elliott property

Evening Standard - 7th September 2006

Twice is nicer

A fresh look at the humble semi is producing exciting and award-winning hew homes.
Says Fay Sweet.

The Argus - 23rd May 2006

Bus station site is finally sold off

All change: Lewes Bus Station will make way for new shopping facilities.

Sussex Express - 23rd September 2005

Controversial homes scoop top architecture prize

A TOP prize for architecture has been awarded to a pair of new houses in Grange Road, Lewes.
The Villas are box shaped with modern slatted windows and a distinctively contemporary design.
Now the man who designed them - Lap Chan of the Morgan Carn Partnership in Brighton has been declared the overall winner of the highly regarded Ibstock Downland Prize for Architects.

The Villas win the Ibstock Downland Award

The Villas have been awarded the Ibstock Downland Prize for Architects in RIBA South East and South.
Architect - Lap Chan, Morgan Carn Partnership
Building - The Villas
Client - Rees Elliott
Contractor - Philcox Ltd
Planning Authority - Lewes DIstrict Council

Albion Street wins the Sussex Heritage Trust Awards 2007

The Albion Street development by Rees Elliott designed by the architect Lap Chan have been awarded the Sussex Heritage Trust Award for 2007 for the Small Scale Residential award.

Sussex Heritage award to the Riverhouses - architect Lap Chan

The Riverhouses by Rees Elliott designed by the architect Lap Chan have been awarded the Sussex Heritage Awardfor an outstanding contribution to the enhancement if the character of Lewes.

The Riverhouses also win Sussex Heritage award for architect Lap Chan.