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17.04.26
A Dream Family Home at Heanton Farm in Devon
06.03.26
Peter Leaver Joins Robert Davies John West
17.12.25
Planning Permission Secured for 7 New Homes in Ashford
12.06.25
Cotswold Eco-House Completed
01.01.25
Bob Davies
16.11.24
Aston View, Banstead Images
25.02.24
Planning Permission for Red Lion Corner, Chulmleigh
09.11.23
Christ Church Teddington Wins Award
06.11.23
Headline House, Ashford Start on Site
11.10.23
Revisiting Modernista above Penton Hook Lock
11.12.22
Why Retrofit your building?
25.11.22
Planning Approval for Cotswold Eco-House
13.10.22
Thames Riverside Eco-House near completion
13.10.22
Revisiting Staines Boat Club
08.08.22
Christ Church Teddington goes on the market
10.04.22
North Devon Carbon Zero Homes Approved
10.01.21
Logistics Building Danehill Reading
26.06.21
Brockley Social Club obtains approval by committee
05.11.21
Addlestone Canoe Club opens
21.02.20
Surbiton Courtyard Development approval
10.10.19
Ex-Servicemen's modernisation
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Christ Church Teddington progress
October 2021
An exciting update to let you know that after over 18 months on site progress has been good through difficult times. We are pleased to see the envelope is now complete with the new tower, masonry repairs, roof, dormers and leadwork finished. All work has been carried out to exacting standards and the quality and craftmanship is apparent.
The interiors are progressing well with restoration of the existing character features complete and the insertion of floors, stairs and main elements in place. The spiral staircases with curved glass balustrading abutting the stained glass windows are looking magnificent.
Christ Church design finalised
September 2019
We are very excited to share with you one of our latest fantastic projects which is a conversion of the existing Christ Church in Teddington into 6 exclusive and luxury apartments located over 4 levels. Careful consideration has been taken during the design process to ensure that all of the characteristic details are retained and exposed whilst allowing the new residential units to fit well and form part of the existing structure. We are looking forward to this development starting on site soon and to seeing the final outcome of all the hard work and efforts of the project team.
Spargo House Revisited
May 2019
Completed in 2014 this development of 6 apartments at 13 Hillbury Road, Whyteleafe in Surrey looks as fresh as when completed. Careful attention to detail, good design and the use of high quality materials stand the test of time. All of the apartments were finished to an exceptionally high standard and equipped for modern living, with wood-effect laminate floors and underfloor heating, solar panels supplying domestic hot water, energy efficient downlighters throughout and integrated energy-efficient appliances. All the apartments sold quickly.
Another fine project by Havensilver Investments Limited.
Park Road Teddington
April 2019
A derelict garage has been transformed into a delightful two bedroom cottage by Dan Reynolds and his team at New Acre Homes Limited. A high level of energy saving has been achieved using underfloor heating and efficient building materials and methods.
Metal decorative access gates lead onto a landscaped forecourt with a cobbled parking area. The Olive trees and lavender planting gives a very Mediterranean feel to the property. The bespoke handmade kitchen and luxury bathroom are imbued with careful attention to detail that is present in all of the finishes. All in all a home built with love.
Versailles & COP21
November 2015
Recently a group of us were invited to attend a training workshop at the Swedish Institute in Paris as part of COP 21, on how to restore windows and doors using linseed oil based products and paints. The workshop was presented by work associates of Kevin Davies, Hans and Sonja Allback from Sweden, who also manufacture the products. www.allbackpaint.com
After a ‘hands on’, whole day workshop, with other architects and technicians, we then took part in a ‘round table’ discussion on how we can learn from the construction methods of the past and use them to build better, new and more durable buildings.
The finale of the weekend was a private tour around the ‘Chateau de Versailles’ by Regis Berge (Architect & Service de la Conservation Architecturale). Very interesting to see the ‘Allback’ restoration methods and paint in action! But also fantastic to see the Chateau in all its splendour.
Private House Ascot
August 2015
Well done to Tom Vinall and his team at Creative Building Solutions Ltd for the recent completion of this project. The ground floor has been extensively remodelled with the addition of a single storey flat roof extension incorporating two pitched roof lanterns. A stunning kitchen breakfast room opens onto the garden and links the billiard and living rooms to create spacious, light filled family living accommodation. This is a good example of essentially modest but considered architectural intervention paying back great dividends.
Parry Building Products
July 2015
After over a decade of collaborative work and many successfully completed projects we are delighted to announce that we now act as the retained architects for Parry Building Products
Parry Building Products is a U.K based company whose primary focus is to manufacture and market technologies which are appropriate, in terms of cost, complexity and economic return, to the developing countries for which they are intended.
The company supplies manual machines for construction of single and multistory structures utilising unskilled labour, cost saving production methods, and affordable mobile machinery which does not require electricity or fuel to operate.
We are currently working on proposals for housing developments in Somalia, Kenya and Bangladesh. A number of these projects develop the concepts used at Kaputei, Nairobi, using micro-finance and self-help as a way out of poverty.
Zero Carbon House
March 2015
We have completed the design for a new bespoke replacement dwelling that goes beyond zero carbon to that of carbon negative, with engineering and architectural design showcasing sustainable technology and innovation. In addition, the development will accommodate Disability Access Living requirements and will meet the Code for Sustainable Homes Level 6 as well as the Lifetime Homes Criteria.
The appearance and architectural language will reflect harnessing of both modern and new design. The low rise building will feature a traditional looking plain tile roof incorporating a mix of hips and gables representing a cluster of buildings, typical of the area.
Staines Boat Club
April 2013
Councillors have given a huge thumbs up to the redevelopment of Staines Boat Club. Runnymede Borough Council planning committee members voted unanimously to grant full planning consent for the proposals. The new 'clubhouse' will be sited adjacent to the landing stages, a similar arrangement to the pre-fire 1951 layout. Councillors spoke in support of the application and also the opportunity for a great 2012 Olympic legacy.
The proposed 'clubhouse' is two storeys with floodable boat storage and changing facilities on the ground floor and a function room, gym, training room, office and additional changing and W.C's at first floor. Ground floor walls are part transparent, upper walls in timber cladding, a continuous balcony has been incorporated to the riverside elevation offering superb views over the Thames.
Stable Conversion approved
February 2013
Torridge District Council grant full planning consent for the conversion of this vernacular stable building at Hansford Barton, Devon, to provide imaginative reverse living two bedroom self contained holiday accommodation. In the planners own words - 'sympathetic, well designed and distinctive.' We agree, the proposals are sympathetic to the existing building envelope and fabric, and include the incorporation of large deck and bridge to help integrate the building into the landscape and setting.