North Hill
Title: North Hill
Location: Yeovil
Client: Private
Project Type / Sector: Residential, Major Extension / Refurbishment
Year: 2010
Currently sketch designs are been developed into three dimensional models, detailed designs and the preparation of a Detailed Planning Application.
Cole Hill
Title: Cole Hill
Location: Frome
Client: Private
Project Type / Sector: Residential, New House
Year: 2010
Fantastic site adjacent to the Longleat Estate and with views over an area of outstanding natural beauty. Currently sketch designs are been developed into three dimensional models, detailed designs and the preparation of a Detailed Planning Application.
Grumbles Farm
Title: Grumbles Farm
Location: Stoke St Michael, Somerset
Client: Private
Project Type / Sector: Residential, New House
Year: 2010
New build sustainable house. Great location on the edge of a village with picturesque views of the countryside. Recently submitted for Detailed Planning Consent.
Greenacres
Title: Greenacres
Location: North Wootton, Somerset
Client: Private
Project Type / Sector: Remodelling of an existing bungalow
Year: 2009
Planning permission was received for extensive alterations and remodelling of this bungalow in the open countryside of North Wootton. The clients purchased the property in 2009 together with the adjoining successful ‘Greenacres Campsite’ that is listed in the Cool Camping Guide. The [...]
The Summerhouse
Title: The Summerhouse
Location: Coleford, Somerset
Client: Private
Project Type / Sector: Summerhouse
Year: 2009
The existing garden shed was not suitable as a habitable room so a more permanent structure was designed as a garden room that could be used for both living and working.
The building is extremely well insulated and has underfloor heating. In addition to the main [...]
The Old Chapel
Title: The Old Chapel
Location: Stoke St Michael, Somerset
Client: Private
Project Type / Sector: Residential Conversion
Year: 2000
The conversion of a chapel into an Architect’s dream home.
A huge three storey high open plan space gave a blank canvas for the interior design.
The trick was to get the balance right to accommodate family life whilst retaining the drama and [...]
Somerfoss
Title: Somerfoss
Location: Oakhill
Client: Private
Project Type / Sector: Residential, Extension
Year: 2007 – current
A contemporary extension to a modernist 1970’s architect designed house tucked away in a village setting.
The new glass extension ‘wings’ will provide an exciting new entrance and kitchen with spectacular views of the large gardens, that are open to the public under the annual National [...]
Streamside
Title: Streamside
Location: Ubley, Bristol
Client: Private
Project Type / Sector: New dwelling
Year: 2008 – current
A new timber frame sustainable dwelling on a picturesque site. The site has varying ground levels and includes a ‘dell’ which the dynamic design will cantilever over offering dramatic views. The development of two houses also includes an existing bungalow which will be extended [...]
The Butts
Title: The Butts
Location: Frome
Client: Private
Project Type / Sector: Contemporary New Build
Year: 2008 – current
Planning permission has been granted from Mendip District Council for a new contemporary house on this perhaps restricted and awkward plot in Frome.
Possible overlooking issues were addressed by sinking the building down a level so it appears single storey from the street [...]
Springers Hill
Title: Springers Hill
Location: Coleford, Somerset
Client: Private
Project Type / Sector: One off house
Year: 2008
Planning Permission was recently granted by Mendip District Council for a new dwelling in Coleford, replacing an existing bungalow, located in open countryside. The proposed dwelling has been set into the landscape to help it blend into the surrounding fields.
A new riding school and [...]
Hornblotton
Title: Hornblotton
Location: Rural Somerset
Client: Private
Project Type / Sector: Residential, Renovation, Farmhouse
Year: 2006
A major renovation of an existing farmhouse in rural Somerset. It has been completely stripped back to its original stone walls, some of which have been rebuilt.
A new roof, windows and doors have been added, with a new contrasting contemporary stairwell at the rear [...]
Crosslynds
Title: Crosslynds
Location: Stoke St Michael, Somerset
Client: Private
Project Type / Sector: Residential, Listed Building
Year: 2009
Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent for the restoration of a Georgian house. The planning department were against the proposals to begin with, however extensive research was carried out to establish the history and period of the house which persuaded the planners to approve the [...]
Greenlands
Title: Greenlands
Location: Oakhill, Somerset
Client: Private
Project Type / Sector: Residential
Year: 2001
A large family house requiring in depth planning negotiations with Mendip District Council to achieve a successful solution.
The design uses quality local and sustainable materials of natural stone and timber that is in keeping with the local vernacular of the Mendips. The five bedroom house also [...]
Waterlip Cottage
Title: Waterlip Cottage
Location: Shepton Mallet
Client: Private
Project Type / Sector: New dwelling, self build
Year: 2007
Outline Planning Permission is sought for a new sustainable eco house set in a rural location outside the development limits of the village.
A detail Design and Access Statement was written to support the planning application.
Currently at Outline Planning stage.
Laburnums
Title: Laburnums
Location: Salisbury
Client: Private
Project Type / Sector: Residential, Extension
Year: 2007
A major extension including double garage, garden room kitchen and master suite to an existing cottage style house.
Contemporary open plan living was introduced to make better use of the space and add more light to this otherwise traditional house.
The interior design was a crucial part of the [...]
Marchfield
Title: Marchfield
Location: Yeovil
Client: Private
Project Type / Sector: Residential, Contemporary Eco Extension
Year: 2008
Interesting and exciting opportunity to look at the interior design and internal layout of this fairly modern detached house near Castle Cary. Currently there is a conservatory at the back which will be replaced with a more permanent garden room structure to provide the [...]
Orchard Road
Title: Orchard Road
Location: Street
Client: Private
Project Type / Sector: Residential, Extension
Year: 2008
Planning permission has been successfully granted from Mendip District Council for an extension and remodelling of this cottage style house in the centre of Street.
The clients require a larger kitchen as well as living spaces that open onto the back of the house instead of [...]
The Old Co Op
Title: The Old Co Op
Location: Evercreech
Client: Jigsaw Properties
Project Type / Sector:Commercial Developer
Year: 2007
Feasibility studies for a number of 12 dwellings on a former Co Op site, land locked in a Conservation Area.
Access issues have been overcome through working closely with the Conservation Planners and Highways as well as Mendip District Council on this complicated, but potentially [...]
Tallowood
Title: Tallowood
Location: Shepton Mallet
Client: Private
Project Type / Sector: Residential, Timber Frame
Year: 2008
Building Regulation Approval from Mendip District Council has been granted for this one off new house near Shepton Mallet.
The latest Building Regulations had to be applied including SAP Calculations so the house is well insulated and very energy efficient.
The house will now be constructed [...]
The Maggot Factory
Title: The Maggot Factory
Location: Milton Clevedon
Client: Milton Property Consultants
Project Type / Sector: New Build Houses
Year: 2002
Re use of a former maggot factory classed as a brownfield site for three 325 sqm new high quality detached houses located in open countryside.
Based on a traditional vernacular design, they also incorporate sustainable, environmentally friendly principles of construction.
The houses [...]
Egypt Mill
Title: Egypt Mill
Location: Nailsworth, Gloucestershire
Client: Goldwater Springs
Project Type / Sector: Hotel and Houses
Year: 2003
New timber frame and larch clad houses attractively blend into a woodland riverside setting.
The project consisted of seven houses, twelve apartments and an extension to the existing hotel. It involved complex planning, environmental and highway issues. Eco materials such as recycled newspaper [...]
Woodlands
Title: Woodlands
Location: Shepton Mallet
Client: Mendip Housing Association
Project Type / Sector: Residential / Social Housing
Year: 2003
Listed barn conversion, one new barn style house and five new low cost affordable social houses.
The site is located on the edge of open countryside and adjacent to the original farmhouse, a Listed Building.
These planning concerns were successfully addressed by giving a farm [...]
Brewery Cottage
Title: Porch
Location: Holcombe, Somerset
Client: Private
Project Type / Sector: Residential, Extension
Year: 2008
The remodelling of the existing this traditional cottage provides an attractive frontage and new entrance porch.
The porch is now complete.
Phase two is now in the pipeline which include proposals for a large two storey extension and redesign of existing house to provide a new kitchen, dining room [...]
Newtown
Title: Newtown
Location: Westbury
Client: Private
Project Type / Sector: Bungalow Remodelling
Year: 2005
Major extension and contemporary remodelling of existing bungalow to provide additional sleeping, living and eating accommodation.
Site adjacent to open countryside and a Special Landscape Area, the White Horse, which meant extensive planning negotiations were needed along with support from the local community.
Dynamic contemporary and sustainable design.
