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The Value of 3D Models in the Architectural Design Process

With the rise of AI-generated imagery, powerful new tools are becoming increasingly accessible for communicating architectural ideas. While these technologies offer exciting opportunities to visualise a design, we continue to find that traditional physical models can be far more valuable during the architectural design process itself. Over the past few months, we’ve been fortunate to welcome Oliver to the studio, an architectural student with a particular talent for architectural model-making. We’ve been putting his skills to good use, translating some of our more complex designs…
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September Newsletter

Practice Updates In this edition we share news of planning application for a Grade II listed church in Portsmouth, designs for a contemporary new home in the New Forest, and celebrate our Brockenhurst House featuring in Build It Magazine. Brockenhurst House case study features in Build It Magazine We are delighted to have had our Brockenhurst House project feature in Build It Magazine, with an in-depth interview with the owners discussing their vision for the scheme, the design and build process. The inspiring article describes…
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St Philip’s Church submitted for planning

We are thrilled to have just submitted a detail planning application for a small entrance extension for the Grade II listed St Philip's Church in Cosham, Hampshire.  This is part of a detailed feasibility study we have undertaken, focusing on reimagining the existing spaces within the church while respecting and preserving the significance of this historically important building. A key area of investigation was the entrance and main nave, with proposals exploring how it could accommodate a flexible, multi-purpose environment supporting both worship and wider…
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August Newsletter

In this edition, we're pleased to share our latest proposals for a sensitive barn conversion in the South Downs National Park, introduce our recently published Residential Homes brochure, and announce our upcoming move to a new Studio BAD office in the heart of Southampton. Reimagining an agricultural barn in the South Downs We have been developing proposals for the sensitive conversion of a redundant agricultural building in the heart of rural South Downs, to deliver a contemporary, sustainable family home. Our architectural design reimagines the…
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Architects Journal ‘Retrofirst’ article

Darren was interviewed by the ‘Architects' Journal’ as part of its extensive RetroFirst campaign, which advocates prioritising the retrofit and reimagining of existing buildings over demolition and redevelopment. We believe this is an important initiative, that closely aligns with our practice's commitment to sustainable design and making the most of existing built assets. The interview focuses on the Brick Pavilion project, a scheme that will transform a vacant local landmark in Chichester, breathing new life into the building while preserving and enhancing its existing character.…
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July Newsletter

We are pleased to share a selection of highlights from the past month, including Darren’s interview in The Architects’ Journal, the commencement of two new church projects in Birmingham, and celebrating the end-of-year exhibition at the University of Reading. Retrofirst Article in Architects Journal Darren was recently interviewed by the ‘Architects' Journal’ as part of its extensive RetroFirst campaign, which advocates prioritising the retrofit and reimagining of existing buildings over demolition and redevelopment. We were delighted to contribute to this important initiative, which closely aligns…
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