Blog – Studio : B.A.D. Architects

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…

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.…

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…

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…

Architectural Practice of the Year

We are absolutely thrilled to have won Architectural Practice of the Year at The Business Magazine South Coast Property Awards. It was such an honour to be recognised in this way, especially considering the very tough competition in the category, without the incredible passion and commitment of our truly talented team, this would just not possible. In the words of the judges, we were chosen "for (our) excellence in community engagement, regional contribution, and environmental integration. The 'listen first' approach, adaptive designs, and commitment to…