PRIVATE HOUSING
The Old Vicarage, a development of seven houses in Bruton, South Somerset The development comprises of the conversion of an Old Vicarage and two other existing buildings formally used as a boarding house for Bruton School for Girls. The site is in a lovely location just outside the Somerset town of Bruton, on a hillside […]
THE PASSIVHAUS
Four Oaks, a new sustainable home in Nailsea, Bristol The first Passivhaus sustainable home built in North Somerset. Timber frame construction with well insulated walls and roof achieve a high performance thermal value of at least 0.12 W/m2K. Air tightness is no greater than 0.6 air changes / hr @ n50. Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery […]
BEECHBARROW
A Barn Conversion near Wells in Somerset for private clients The conversion of an existing agricultural building into a new affordable self build family home in Somerset. Planning consent was successfully gained from Mendip District Council under Detailed Planning Applications and through the National Planning Policy for General Permitted Development Order [GPDO]. The building retains […]
GARAGE CONVERSION
Garage Conversion, Shepton Mallet, Somerset This is an example of an existing garage converted into an extra room that can be easily used as an extra bedroom, study, studio or hobby room. Save on construction costs and create additional space through the conversion of your garage or outbuilding. Simple, affordable and far cheaper than the […]
BARN FARM
Permitted Development Barn Conversion in Shepton Mallet, Somerset The conversion of an existing agricultural building into a modern contemporary home in the open countryside of the Mendips in Somerset. Planning permission was obtained for the new dwelling under National Planning Policy for General Permitted Development Order [GPDO]. This avoided the difficulty of obtaining planning consent […]
THE TIMBER HOUSE
A new self build house near Bath This is a modern take on replacing an existing single storey bungalow with a two storey dormer bungalow with 3 bedrooms. Whilst the house is set in the countryside and outside development limits the planners approved the larger house. The plan is kept simple and cost effective with […]
OLD CHURCH BARN
Listed Building Barn Conversion, Holcombe, Bath A traditional Somerset stone barn converted into a dwelling that sits comfortably in the natural landscape setting. To satisfy planners and conservation changes had to be kept minimal in respect of its historic location close to a Listed Church of St Andrew in Holcombe. However an attractive and functional open plan […]
WING BARN
Wing Barn, a barn conversion in Leigh on Mendip, Somerset A traditional Somerset stone barn, with flanking side wing lean-tos, converted into residential accommodation. The integrity of the original barn winged section was kept and used as an interesting shape to create a modern contemporary dwelling with glazed corners. Bedrooms were created through the introduction […]
BARN CONVERSION
Project: Cribhouse Farm Barn Conversion Location: Wedmore, Somerset Client: Developer Under the new National Planning Policy for General Permitted Development Order [GPDO] we are about to convert this existing agricultural barn into a new contemporary two storey dwelling without the need for planning permission. Planning permission tripled the value of the land and has proved to be worthwhile […]
HOTEL BRUTON
Location: Coombe Farm, Bruton, Somerset Client: On The Brook Project: Boutique Hotel Listed Building and Planning Permission secured for the conversion of a farmhouse and a collection of barns in Bruton, Somerset, into a country house boutique hotel with a cafe and farm shop and other holiday accommodation and work places.
BARN CONVERSION
Project: Orchard Barn Conversion Location: Ashcott, Somerset Client: Private Under the new National Planning Policy for General Permitted Development Order [GPDO] we have now successfully gained permission to convert several existing agricultural barns into dwellings. Under the legalisation up to 465 sqm of an existing agricultural building can be converted into 1 to 5 separate dwellings without […]
THE WRAPAROUND EXTENSION
Residential Extension, near Royal Victoria Park in Bath This is a modern corner extension to a 1970’s house in Bath located opposite the Cranhill Grade 2 Listed Building. The wraparound design replaces a number of smaller ad hoc extensions to bring the house visually together and give a contemporary design uplift in appearance. Generous open […]
ECO HOUSE
Project: New Sustainable Home Title: The Curved Underground House Location: Oakhill, Somerset Client: Private These images are designs for a new sustainable home located on a hillside, in a woodland setting, with wonderful panoramic views of the open countryside. From this prominent position the glazing to the front makes the most of this fantastic view point. The plan of […]
SELF BUILD HOUSE
Grumbles Farm, a new self build home in Shepton Mallet, Somerset Detailed Planning Permission was secured in 2010 for this new three storey, 5 bedroom timber frame sustainable home on the development limits of a village in the Mendips, near Frome. The site is in a great location with picturesque views of the open countryside. […]
THE BUTTS
Semi Underground House in Frome, Somerset This is a new semi underground house replacing an existing garage on a restricted and awkward plot in the centre of Frome. Unfortunately previous architects had failed to gain planning permission from Mendip District Council. We addressed the planning concerns of the height of a new house and overlooking […]
GLASS BOX EXTENSION
Glass box extensions to a house in Oakhill, near Bath The 1970’s house is tucked away in a village setting that is hard to find. The new glass extension wing provides a visible and exciting new entrance for visitors. The new kitchen glass wing and dining area offers spectacular views of the extensive gardens. More […]
THE OLD CHAPEL
Project: Chapel Conversion Title: The Old Chapel Location: Stoke St Michael, Bath, Somerset Client: Private Known as the Old Chapel, in the rural Mendip village of Stoke St Michael in Somerset, the project involved the conversion, conservation and refurbishment of the existing Methodist Chapel and Sunday School into architect’s offices and family home. The work entailed the sensitive […]
CAFE
Title: Cafe at the Park Project: Restoration and Refurbishment Location: Victoria Park, Frome Client: Frome Town Council The restoration and refurbishment of an Edwardian former tea house in Victoria Park in Frome, Somerset. The existing building was bricked up and in a very poor state having been redundant for many years until Frome Town Council wanted to regenerate Victoria […]
THE OAK
A new house, near Frome in Wiltshire, adjacent to the Longleat Estate Replacing an existing cottage this is a new traditional stone, render and timber house designed and built as a modern sustainable home for a poet and his wife leaving London for the country. The site is fantastic – adjacent to the Longleat Estate […]
THE RENOVATION
North Hill Farm, near Yeovil in South Somerset A major renovation of an old historic farm house into a large country house for a family. Outbuildings and extensions include a new double garage, gym, wine store, home office and an additional second floor. Also a new kitchen, bathrooms and ensuites and additional bedrooms have been […]
THE OLD CHAPEL
Title: The Old Chapel Location: Stoke St Michael, Somerset Client: Private Project: Residential Conversion The conversion of a chapel into an Architect’s dream home – a life long ambition recently completed. A huge three storey high open plan space gave us a blank canvas for the interior design. The challenge was to get the right balance to accommodate […]
THE GEORGIAN HOUSE
Title: The Georgian Country, Listed Building Refurbishment Location: Stoke St Michael, Somerset Client: Private Detailed Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent for the refurbishment and restoration of a Georgian House. The Conservation Officer initially objected to the proposals, and insisted that the new windows should be 2 panel Victorian sash windows rather than 12 panel Georgian […]
OFFICES
Title: The Old Chapel Location: Somerset Client: MJW Architects Project: Office Conversion An award winning sustainable conversion of a Sunday school annexe to a former chapel into a house and offices for mjwarchitects. The space was opened up and a mezzanine added to give extra floor area and i contemporary, in a sensitive yet dynamic manner. Local sourced recycled materials, such as […]
