Single dwellings and self build homes

Whether you’re planning to build your own new house or develop a plot of land for rental or investment purposes you’ll find plenty of inspiration in our portfolio. From modern new build houses on tight inner-city plots in London to sprawling family homes in stunning rural locations. The variety and diversity of the work we do benefits all our clients when it comes to the unique designs we are able to create for them.  

One-off building projects that fit perfectly in their surroundings

Our approach to building a new home or small residential development is very much site specific. We’ll visit the plot to gain an understanding of the constraints and opportunities. This could be wonderful views that need to be captured through windows or gradient or drainage issues that need careful management.

If your building plot is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, like the Wye Valley or the Cotswolds, or if it’s in a conservation area, such as Greenwich or Bath, special considerations will need to be made. For instance, we’ll have to think about what your building looks like from the landscape around it, not just what you see when you’re looking out of the window.

Your support through the planning minefield

Building your dream house (or indeed building any house) is quite an undertaking if you’ve never done it before, that’s why it pays to have experienced help at hand. We’ve built good relationships with local planners so we can support you to create a design that you love, but that also satisfies the requirements of the local authorities. It’s a fine line, but we’ve learned how to tread it over the years.

A practical approach to sustainability

In our view it’s vital that new build homes are designed to be as energy efficient as possible, so they sit nicely within their environment rather than taking from it. And of course, there are various regulations that, as building designers, it’s our duty to abide by. But we also know that self-builders and property investors have budget constraints that need to be met. That’s why we try to take a practical approach – we’re all about balance – but we always make sure we consider sustainability where we can.

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House extensions and home remodelling

From designing practical two-storey extensions to creating stunning open plan spaces, we’ve put our architectural services to good use over the years. Here is just a selection of the home renovation projects we’ve been involved with.

Creating a design that fits the way you want to live

Whether you’re undertaking building renovations because you need more space, you don’t like the layout of your current home or you simply want to change the relationship of your living space to your outdoor space. From annexes to en suites, we can help you to design and create a solution that makes the best of what you have and gives you what you need.

Overcoming design challenges together

Do you own a listed building? Are you based in a conservation area or AONB? Do you have particularly uncompromising neighbours who will stop at nothing to prevent you from creating the house you’ve always dreamed of?

We have plenty of experience dealing with the myriad of design challenges that crop up when building extensions or renovating homes. If there’s anything in particular on your mind why not give us a call to talk it through – we’re sure to be able to offer some great advice.

We never rush into things and we suggest you don’t either

Want to know one of the most common mistakes we see people make when they’re planning to remodel their home? Rushing to get started. If you’ve just bought a house with a view to ‘doing it up’ we highly recommend you live in it for a bit first (assuming it’s habitable) to get an idea of how the space feels. It’ll make a huge difference when it comes to the design and you may even change your mind about what you thought your priorities were.

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Commercial and large residential developments

From mixed use developments in Bermondsey, to a 110-dewelling residential development in Lydney, a hotel extension in central London to an award-winning block of flats near Gloucester Docks. We’ve got the proven experience to deliver to any size and scale. Have a look at some of our latest projects below.

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Barn conversions and listed buildings

Preserving our country’s heritage

Renovating a barn or listed building comes with its own set of challenges. Many parts of the process, both in terms of planning approval and design, can seem overly complicated and long-winded when compared to a new build project. But keep in mind that these ‘hurdles’ are important to preserve the heritage of our country’s architecture, the important buildings and designs that have shaped the way our regions have grown and developed. And it is for these reasons that such constraints are placed on renovating listed buildings and agricultural buildings, and it is important we work with planners to find a way forward rather than try to fight against them.  

Specialist knowledge and detailed analysis

Because of the age of many listed buildings and the complexities of the sites on which they sit, we always make sure we undertake a full analysis of the building and its history before beginning the design process. It’s vital that we understand the heritage and details such as the age of timbers and safety of the structure and foundations. Only once we have a full picture can we come up with a scheme that will be appropriate for the building but still provide everything you’re looking for.

The importance of sympathetic conversions

As part of our role in preserving ageing buildings, it’s vital that when designing for a listed building we do it in a way that is sympathetic to the age, the current design and to the views of local people. Communities care a good deal about their listed buildings, seeing them as an important part of the fabric of their area. And as the custodian of one of these, it’s important that you (and we) consider any changes carefully so they are both fitting and appropriate. That being said, you’ll be amazed at what is possible – have a look at some of the listed buildings and barn conversions that we’ve designed above for inspiration.

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