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The windows are going in and the roof is coming of

The windows are going in and the roof is coming off! In the next few weeks the look and feel of our new studio will begin to emerge as work starts on installing the cladding and roofing.

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#windows
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A generous, light and airy family bathroom where t

A generous, light and airy family bathroom where the colourful but calm @bertandmay tiling marks the boundary between the wet and dry areas.

Photography @edrsaves

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Natural light floods in to this family bathroom. C

Natural light floods in to this family bathroom. Clever storage solutions fit snugly either side of the shower which frames an original window opening.

Photography @edrsaves

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Bright blue herringbone tiling sets off the copper

Bright blue herringbone tiling sets off the copper lined shelf in a wet room.
An internal opaque slot window at high level lets light in where an external window isn’t possible.

Photography @edrsaves

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#barnconversion
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#wetroom
#exposedbeams
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It might be overcast outside but the flowers are b

It might be overcast outside but the flowers are beginning to bloom giving much needed pollen for the bees and butterflies.
This barn is positioned in a dramatic and exposed location so the courtyard garden provides a welcome sheltered spot.

Photography @edrsaves

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#stonebarn
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#beesandbutterflies
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WE ARE HIRING! Based in rural North Oxfordshire,

WE ARE HIRING!

Based in rural North Oxfordshire, we are a ten-person practice looking for a resourceful, independent and creative experienced Part II or recently qualified Part III to join our team.

Our projects range from Passiv standard new-builds to sensitive listed building refurbs and small housing developments.

The ability to think independently and work pro-actively in an organised manner is key, with a willingness to cross-pollinate ideas and engage and communicate with the rest of the team and clients being essential.

Fluency in English is vital and experience working in the UK beneficial.

Being rurally based, applicants must have a full driving licence and their own transport.

Please send your CV and key examples of your work to info@charlieluxton.com.

Charlie Luxton Design is an equal opportunities employer.

Producing renders is useful to test specific thing

Producing renders is useful to test specific things, in this case the floor finishes. Parquet as in the first image? Or boards as in the second.

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#energyefficienthomes
#retrofirst
#computerrendering
#parquetfloor
#woodenfloor
#charlieluxtondesign

An existing productive garden has become an intrin

An existing productive garden has become an intrinsic part of a current clients lives.
We are working on creating a potting shed for not only potting but also seed propagation, over wintering plants, tool storage and housing compost bins.
Alongside these requirements the client has asked that the design retains the special characteristic originally created by Dan Pearson.

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#energyefficiency
#pottingshed
#productivegarden
#allotmentgarden
#historichouses
#charlieluxtondesign
#danpearsonstudio

Good light and air quality should be high on the l

Good light and air quality should be high on the list of priorities when creating a comfortable working environment. A view like this one will no doubt help too!

Photography @_billybolton

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#homeoffice
#workingfromhome
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Home working is on the rise. This home office was

Home working is on the rise. This home office was designed for a client as part of a subsequent phase to their building project.
The elevation facing the drive-way seen here has no windows for added privacy. Roof lights and full height and width glazing at the garden end bring the light flooding in.

Photography @_billybolton

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#timbercladding
#homeoffice
#workingfromhome
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We’re making progress on the site of our new stu

We’re making progress on the site of our new studio. The internal timber frame has been boarded and the inner and outer layers are being filled with a wood fibre insulation. It’s exciting to begin to see the internal spaces take shape.

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#energyefficientbuilding
#retrofirst
#architectsdeclare
#timberframe
#steelframedbarn
#woodfibre
#charlieluxtondesign

Sometimes it’s about immersing the building in t

Sometimes it’s about immersing the building in the view. As was the case for this project where large windows and internal openings helped to visually bring the outside in.

Photography @edmundsumner

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#energyefficienthomes
#retrofirst
#bungalowrenovation
#bringingtheoutsidein
#picturewindow
#charlieluxtondesign
#takeroshimazaki

The stunning view over the Stroud valley and the s

The stunning view over the Stroud valley and the steeply sloping site dictated the upside down plan of this house. Taking in to account how we live our homes, the living rooms were positioned on the upper floor to take advantage of the light and views during the day.

Photography @markboltonphoto

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#upsidedownhouse
#reclaimedtiles
#charlieluxtondesign

Bedroom with a view.
For this barn conversion it’s position on a steep slope dictated the final layout and meant the master bedroom was to benefit from one of the amazing views of its location.

Photography @edrsaves

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An image to explore the design of a kitchen extens

An image to explore the design of a kitchen extension, part of a project to restore a 17th century manor house. Currently nearing completion.
See our Story to see more of the real thing.

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#energyefficienthomes
#restorationproject
#manorhouse
#kitchenextension
#charlieluxtondesign

The conversion of this steel framed barn into our

The conversion of this steel framed barn into our new studio space is a case study for our development of a new and more sustainable way to build with timber frames.
Working with @steico we’re creating giant kits where every length of wood is pre-cut and numbered ready to be assembled on site which reduces waste and also saves on cost.
The walls and a quarter of the roof have gone up in a week and we’d expect the whole kit to be assembled in just over two weeks.

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#energyefficientbuilding
#timberframeconstruction
#lowenergybuilding
#architectsdeclare
#charlieluxtondesign

A high performance floor to ceiling triple glazed

A high performance floor to ceiling triple glazed window. Lets the light flood in all year round, enables greater connection to the outside during the warmer months and excellent thermal properties during the winter.

Photography Sandra van Aalst

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#energyefficienthomes
#lowenergybuilding
#glazingsystems
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#cortensteel
#charlieluxtondesign

On warmer days we can imagine throwing open our do

On warmer days we can imagine throwing open our doors again and reconnecting with our gardens. This extension with glazed sliding door was designed to do just that. Rough sawn timber cladding and reclaimed slate roof.

Photography @edrsaves

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#energyefficienthomes
#retrofirst
#timbercladding
#houseextension
#connectingspaces
#charlieluxtondesign

We are working with a new client exploring masterp

We are working with a new client exploring masterplan options for their home.
The house sits in a large garden which is currently dominated by a driveway and parking. We intend to create a greater connection between the garden and the house to include a more sympathetic landscape scheme. An existing garage will be repurposed to provide guest accommodation and an outside seating and dining space.

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#energyefficienthomes
#retrofirst
#landscaping
#rewilding
#charlieluxtondesign

A few years ago we completed a very low energy ext

A few years ago we completed a very low energy extensive refurbishment of a building. The clients have invited us back to convert the garage seen here in to a home office / playroom. A greenhouse / potting shed is planned for the terraced allotment beyond, of which most of us in the practice are rather envious!

Photography @edrsaves

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#energyefficienthomes
#retrofirst
#garageconversion
#playroom
#charlieluxtondesign

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