Featured In Self Build & Design
We are pleased to have been featured in the July 2020 edition of Self Build & Design, in this article our directors where interviewed by Debbie Jeffery about Life as Architects.
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The greenest building is the one that already exists
As a practice we specialise in the adaption and re-use of existing and historic buildings, to help make them as sustainable as possible. Our two directors are passionate about sustainability and the historic built environment. With Stuart having expertise in all things eco-tech and Kirsty a qualified Conservation Architect, they make a great combination. We […]
Creating good design in Exeter: a collaboration
Last week our director, Kirsty Curnow-Bayley, ran an event at the RAMM in order to discuss good design in the city. Collaboration with the Exeter branch of the RIBA brought together architects, planners and members of public to engage in discussion of different aspects of the design process through participating in an interactive design charrette. […]
Crumbs Devon: House Call – Middle Aged
Our work on the 14th-century Staddons House, Dartmoor has featured in the December 2019 edition of Crumbs.
Making historic buildings energy efficient – Heating and Insulation
Old v. New Heating Strategies Older buildings were constructed as a cellular arrangement of rooms that would be individually heated as and when they were being used. In comparison, modern heating strategies use electronic controls to tailor the heating in the house to your exact preference. It is also important to consider the difference in […]
Heritage project win following appeal: Upton Hellions, Mid Devon
Our proposals for work on a barn on the site of a Grade II* Listed Building have been granted planning permission following an appeal! This project in Upton Hellions, Mid Devon combines a historically-significant site with a Class Q barn conversion, which has resulted in a project perfectly suited to our experienced team at Living […]
Addressing Sustainability in Old Buildings
Incorporating environmental and sustainability measures into buildings is an essential part of good design and allows new construction to refresh old and so that buildings will stand the test of time. Hunsett Mill is located in the heart of the Norfolk Broads, a man-made wetland sustained through human intervention and the building of water-pumping mills, […]
The Economics of Building
“How much is my build going to cost?” – an extremely common question we get asked all the time. In this article, we hope to give some hints and tips as to what kind of ball park figures you could be looking at for your build. We found this really great infographic from Self-build Insurance, […]
Finished and flourishing: our barn conversion in Chagford
We are thrilled with the bright, characterful and attractive home that has been created through our conversion of a barn in the historic market town of Chagford. The brief Our clients came to us seeking architects who would bring a contemporary approach and modern style in the barn’s internal refurbishment. Whilst they already had existing […]
Two are better than one: the curious case of Class Q
We have recently gained Class Q approval for the proposed conversion of two barns at a site near Cullompton to residential use. What makes this ruling a particularly good victory is that the two barns’ status as agricultural buildings was up for debate and how these can be converted retaining the structure and cladding in […]