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Planning secured on second phase at St Margarets

Full planning has been secured for the second phase at St Margarets Church, adding a new entrance to the church in Southsea, Portsmouth. We had previously worked on the church, helping to transform the almost derelict building into a vibrant community hub, this second phase focuses on installing a new entrance porch to help to further reinvigorate the building with the community. Our design adds a contemporary copper clad porch, creating a striking, visual statement that will activate the front of the church with the…

The Granary starts onsite

We are so pleased to see construction work has started at The Granary, a unique 18th century agricultural building in the New Forest National Park, Hampshire. Our design thoughtfully converts and infills an existing open carport space, to reimagine the ground floor with extended living area. This allow the first floor to be converted into the private part of the home; by moving all the living area to the ground floor it was then possible to create an additional third bedroom / work space on…

Chichester Community Engagement

Last week, we were delighted to participate in a community engagement day hosted by the Chichester Community Development Trust. The event provided a valuable opportunity to share and discuss our initial concept designs for the much-loved Red Brick Pavilion in Priory Park. Our bold proposals aim to conserve and restore this important local landmark by sensitively adapting the existing building and introducing a contemporary addition. This approach will allow the Pavilion to better serve the needs of the community by offering enhanced, modern facilities designed…

South Coast Property Awards

We are thrilled to be included in the shortlist for the South Coast Property Awards, in the Architectural Practice of the Year category, you can find the full list of shortlists here. The event highlights the finest professionals in the field - agents, developers, planners, consultants, property lawyers, housebuilders and of course architects! We look forward to the awards evening in June, good luck to all the entrants.

Increase Property Value with Architecture

Collaborating with an architect has the potential of adding value to your home, land or property. Whether you’re reimagining an existing space or planning a new development, thoughtful design can significantly boost both your personal comfort and the market value of the asset. Even if you’re settled in your “forever home,” it’s reassuring to know that well-planned alterations enhance not just how you live, but also the financial value of your property. At Studio BAD, we’ve worked on a wide variety of projects that have…

Building Regulations Article

Darren was recently invited by Ideal Home Magazine to share his expert advice about meeting building regulations for an extension. His article covers which building regulations might apply to extensions, if you might need just a building notice or full planning application, if it is possible to build an extension without building regulations and what other permissions you might need for building an extension. Which Building Regs apply to extensions? Building Regulations are need for all building work, these are legally binding requirements that ensure…