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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 reusing existing structures set a benchmark for sustainable, community-focused architecture rooted in local identity and long-term impact”.
This is such an achievement as we are still a small practice, just at the start of our journey after six amazing years in business. A huge thank you, goes out to our amazing clients, consultants, contractors and collaborators, that trust us to deliver projects.
