August Practice News

This past month we have celebrated two long awaited planning wins, both of which are testament to our determination to secure planning for our clients even on the most sensitive of site or projects. We also had an enjoyable time in Brixham, getting our second completed project in the town photographed.

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Celebrating the View in Brixham

Harbour View in Brixham, South Devon, is our second completed project in the town. The project involved a deep renovation of a 1960’s bungalow, reconfiguring the original property to transform the tired dwelling into a beautiful, contemporary home that fully engages with its elevated site above the harbour – read full details on the project here.

 

Planning Successes in Southampton & Whitchurch

Over this last month we have been able to celebrate securing two planning approvals for two very different projects; Coxford Road is a 15-unit housing development in Southampton and Whitchurch Pottery will redevelopment a historic structure to create a unique one-bedroom home.

Due to the sensitivity of both of these developments, the planning process has not been straightforward, but with our positive design approach and good communications with the planning team, we have finally been able to help our clients get these over the line.

Urban Design Talk

Darren has been invited to join acclaimed writer and journalist, Owen Hatherley, for a special evening of inspiring conversation at Gods House Tower in Southampton, on Wednesday 27thAugust.

They will be discussing their thoughts on urban design in Southampton, investigating how design can inspire the spirit of a place and create a liveable city for the future, followed by a Q&A session.

Spaces a limited, securing your ticket here ASAP!

Planning Secured for Housing Development

We are absolutely delighted to have secured full planning permission for our Coxford Road housing development, which was approved unanimously at planning committee.

The scheme will transform the existing brownfield site, to deliver much needed city centre housing for the Maybush district of Southampton. The development will deliver 15 high-quality apartments (comprising of two bedroom and one-bedroom units) arranged around a south facing communal courtyard, designed to foster a sense of community and maximise natural light.

 

Read more about the project here.

Whitchurch planning permission

Full planning permission has been secured for The Pottery, to reimagine the existing pottery workshop to create a beautifully crafted, small residential project in Whitchurch, Hampshire.

The client’s brief was to create a well-considered, spatially efficient and thermally high performing home that is fitting within its historic surroundings. The sympathetic renovation will reinstate the property, to secure the heritage asset and create a positive contribution to the local community – full project details can be found here.

Contact the team to discuss how we can help you secure planning for your next project.

Urban Design Talk

Darren has been invited to join in a conversation with the acclaimed writer and journalist Owen Hatherley, discussing Urban Design in Southampton; the city’s past, present and future – secure your tickets here. 

Date: Wednesday 27th August
Time: 5-9pm
Location: God’s House Tower, Town Quay Road, SO14 2NY

The special evening of inspiring conversation between the two will discuss their thoughts on urban design in Southampton, looking at how design can inspire the spirit of a place and create a liveable city for the future. Following the conversation, an open Q&A will take place, additionally the summer exhibition ‘Our Coffers Were Emptied to Pay for Your Pleasures’ by Josie Turnbull will be open to all. 

We look forward to seeing you at the event to join the discussion. Do check out Owen Hatherley’s extraordinary story of the Solent City plan.

 

July Practice News

There was a lot to celebrate this past month, getting an industry award win and our Courtyard House breaking ground onsite in the New Forest. We have also shared a recent article, where we discuss what ‘future proofing’ really means in design. To make sure you don’t miss out on future practice news, sign up to our mailing list here. 

Award Celebration

We are absolutely thrilled to have won Architectural Practice of the Year at The Business Magazine South Coast Property Awards.

In the words of the judges, we were chosen“for (our) excellence in community engagement, regional contribution, andenvironmental integration. The ‘listen first’ approach, adaptive designs, andcommitment to reusing existing structures set a benchmark for sustainable,community-focused architecture rooted in local identity and long-term impact”. Read more here.

Groundbreaking in the New Forest

We celebrate the groundbreaking at the Courtyard House, a new build contemporary home located in Burley in the heart of the New Forest.

Due to issues around retrofitting the previous property, as it was so poorly constructed and not at all energy efficient, it was decided to replace the building with a modern home designed around a series of courtyards – full project details here. 

Future Proofing in Design

The term ‘future proofing’ is often used when describing the design of a house, or adaptations that have been made to a property, but do you know what it really means and who it intends to benefit?

In a recent article we answer some FAQ’s and explain why future proofing your home is important and apprropriate for everyone, read them here. 

 

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Groundbreaking on Courtyard House

This month we are celebrating the groundbreaking at the Courtyard House; a new build contemporary home located in Burley, at the heart of the New Forest National Park.

The design of the replacement dwelling offers a greatly improved spatial plan for the tight, elongated site. The scheme enhances the site constraints, by organising the internal spaces around two cut-outs made in the form of courtyards, breaking up the linear nature of the single storey home.

Due to issues around retrofitting the previous property, as it was so poorly constructed and not at all energy efficient, it was decided that it was better way forward to replace the building rather than renovating.

More project details can be found here.