Robert Adam Architects were commissioned to design a modern "urban villa" to serve as a family home, in the footprint of an existing house at the Park, a Conservation Area in Cheltenham. The plot of No. 45 is one of the largest within the predominantly Regency urban environment. However, the current detached property at this site dates from the late 1960's, and based upon suburban Californian prototypes it is typically long, low and brick built with plate glass and aluminium framed windows. Through its style, lines and materials, it makes no attempt to harmonise with the wider setting and seems alien to the tall, vertical character of the surrounding villas.

In contrast, the proposed design is very "site specific", respectful to the character and history of the setting. The house follows the model of a large villa, and refers to common local features such as the deep Doric porch and rusticated ground floor. In particular, the house utilises a pair of full-length tripartite windows under elliptical arches, a feature of Cheltenham's local classical tradition. Detailing is used sparingly but boldly ensuring a design that complements the architecture of the surrounding villas without dominating or being dominated by them. A new carefully designed landscape strategy also complements and echoes the architecture of the proposal.

Whilst classically literate, the new building is also fully adapted to contemporary living requirements, reflecting the relevance and appropriateness of classical design to modern life. The planning of the interior promotes an informal and fluid lifestyle, placing emphasis on the kitchen and family room. The whole is designed to be flexible, whilst following an exceptionally formal geometric plan in keeping with regency architectural design.