21/02/2021 Rotunda House

A few years ago we were invited to pitch an idea for a new home for Prue Leith and John Playfair. Luckily for us they loved our contemporary re-imagining of the English country house. The house features a prominent ‘Piano…

03/02/2021 New studio on site

Having received planning permission, work on our new studio has started on site. We are converting a steel framed barn into a Passiv-standard studio space which we hope to complete towards the autumn of this year. The conversion will reuse…

18/01/2021 Small but perfectly formed

We are working on breathing new life in to this modest field barn. Intended as an annex for overflow accommodation, our scheme will create extra space through a lower ground floor extension sensitively designed to retain the original character of…

25/12/2020 Happy Christmas

Wishing all our clients, collaborators, friends and followers a very happy christmas!

30/11/2020 On site progress

The steels / i-joists are going up on one of our current projects in Buckinghamshire. The site has fantastic views and the views of the landscape are beginning to be framed within it.

19/11/2020 Planning application

We’ve just submitted a planning application to regenerate and bring cohesion to a set of farm buildings on the Ridgeway in Oxfordshire. The site has evolved over the years with various piecemeal additions to the main farmhouse and ancillary buildings…

30/10/2020 Work in progress

Interior view of a new dwelling as part of preparations for a planning application. This shows the entrance area which takes advantage of the far-reaching views and natural light afforded by it’s position.

16/10/2020 New Project Completed

We’re pleased to have completed this lovely extension project in North Oxfordshire. A light touch and some simple alterations to the existing internal layout have provided a light filled kitchen and dining space for the family along with increased connection…

22/09/2020 New Planning Application

We’ve submitted a planning application for the extensive re-modelling of a barn, it’s associated outbuildings and wider landscape. Originally forming part of a working farm the barn was converted in to residential use in the early 1990’s. The barn has…

03/09/2020 3D modelling

This 3-D model helps the us and the client see the finished building more clearly. In this case the proposed works to a bungalow will improve the thermal efficiency to suit the clients needs and create a low energy dwelling…

31/07/2020 Completed Project

We’re pleased to announce the completion of a new project! The new garden building at Pear Tree Cottage creates a light filled modern living space distinct from the more traditional feel of the original cottage. Connected by a short link…

19/07/2020 Changing Landscapes

Charlie is excited to be part of the launch of Changing Landscapes: The Future of nature and our homes. A series of webinar panel discussions organised by international sculptor, David Harber. The discussions will explore the way in which we…

29/06/2020 Planning permission

Even during lockdown the planning wheels were still turning and we were granted planning permission for the remodelling and extension of this Victorian farmhouse. The family have now outgrown the house and our proposals seek to provide more suitable living…

22/06/2020 Studio back open!

After thirteen weeks the studio is open once again. We’re working in rotation, observing physical distancing and still having virtual meetings. But it’s great to be welcoming some of the team back.

20/05/2020 Future Build Guest Editor!

Charlie is guest editing this weeks issue of the Future Build newsletter. Future Build is an annual event that aims to bring together innovative brands from the built environment community to share their products and solutions. Click this link to read…

12/05/2020 Mobile home

An exciting project to explore the potential of a mobile home!  On a beautiful site in south east England a mobile home has been in a field for over ten years and the clients can now replace it. We are…

23/04/2020 Visual Images

Our building sites may be closed for the time-being but we’re busy working on feasibility studies and planning applications for clients. These images are visuals we’ve produced to help the client understand the approach to the new building.

03/04/2020 Sketch options

These sketches show the very early stages of options for a feasibility study, which is one of the first things we do for a new client. Usually we provide two or three options having visited the site and talked through…

24/03/2020 Planning permission granted for our new studio!

We are really excited to have planning approval for what will become our new studio space next year. We intend to create a Passive-standard building with the minimum amount of carbon emissions associated with its construction. As we create buildings…