High Bois on Building the Dream
Our project, High Bois featured in episode 2 of Building the Dream this week. All episodes from the past three series are available to watch on All4. Catch High Bois in this weeks show here .
Building the Dream, Series 4
A new series of Building the Dream starts on Tuesday 24th November at 9pm on More4, and then continuing every Tuesday night.
New Project Scheme Design
We are working on the sketch design stage for a contemporary new seaside home on the Wirral. Exploring folding facades, broken gables and traditional materials to respond to the stunning coastal views. The clients liked it so much they made…
Homes by the Sea!
Don’t miss the last show in this series coming from the Dorset coast. Tonight, More4, 9pm. (If you do you can watch again on Sunday night at 7pm!). Also available on All4, Channel4’s catchup TV.
Timber Frame Goes Up
The timber frame arrives on site at Milldown Road and within a couple of weeks the site is transformed from a foundation slab to something resembling a house. The breather membrane which contains the insulation is on which the brick facade…
Planning Permission Granted!
After a positive pre-application response from Wiltshire Council, we’ve received planning permission for a 17th century listed farmhouse extension. The project involves replacing an existing conservatory which is in a poor state with a single storey extension to create extra…
New Programme!
Channel4 have commissioned a new TV series, the World’s Wierdest Homes! Charlie will be presenting the show due to air towards the end of this year. Filming has already taken him to some very unusual places, watch this space!
Garlands Farm Cheeseroom
It’s very unusual to find a cheese-room with the original shelf brackets still in place. Originally the brackets ran through the wall and out the other side therefore showing on the exterior. The Conservation Officer has asked us to reinstate…
25 Beautiful Homes
Our home in North Oxfordshire appears in July’s issue of 25 Beautiful Homes. Photographs by Mark Bolton.
The Art of the Side Return Extension
This classic way of improving a terraced and semi-detached home – usually for a new kitchen – is a recipe for disaster if not designed properly. Charlie Luxton advises. The side return extension is one of the most common domestic…
Barn Conversion Design Underway
Design development has started on this barn renovation in Oxfordshire. The plan is to do a very energy efficient conversion of the barn which will include a self-contained living space for the client’s mother. Once complete there will be four…
How to Design a ‘Green’ Home
All too often sustainable solutions are used only as a means of reducing energy bills. Charlie reveals how these features could improve the quality of spaces too. For most, the driving force behind building a low-energy home is saving energy…
Urban Site Redevelopment
An exciting opportunity for us to be involved in the redevelopment of a more urban site. The building is an ex-antique shop in a conservation area of this mainly residential street. The plan is to demolish the existing building…
8 Easy Ways to Achieve Architectural ‘Wow’
All too often self-built and renovated homes end up as bland as off-the-shelf developer houses. Charlie reveals some simple ideas to make yours special. Designing a house is a complicated business. There are an almost incalculable number of decisions and…
Exciting New Barn Conversion
Our client is relocating to Oxfordshire to be nearer her family. Having seen our project Bell Barn, which embodied all she wanted to achieve at Ambury, she approached us to carry out the renovation. The building is in good condition…
Self Build the Saviour
Ever wondered what a society where most homes are self-built might look like? In the final part of his series, Charlie shares his vision and explains why it could, and should, revolutionise our whole attitude towards where we live. In…
Wrap it Up
Charlie explains why, when looking to create a low-energy, sustainable building, it pays to take the time to research and get the insulation right. When people are approached on the subject of insulation, it’s rarely met with enthusiasm. It’s seen…