Entries by stuart

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Transforming homes with design

Breathing new life into homes through thoughtful designed to create timeless transformations – with words by Drift Magazine Living space architects craft spaces that elevate every day living, blending heritage sensitivity with cutting edge technology. From Exeter urban restorations to Devon‘s rural retreats, their designs are shaped by sustainability, craftsmanship and place. This extension to […]

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Space to Live In

An Article by Jamie Crocker for Drift Magazine Living Space are a Chartered RIBA Practice based in Exeter, established 20 years ago by Kirsty Curnow-Bayley and Stuart Bayley. Along with their team, they have a passion for creating beautiful, well-designed, sustainable homes, also working extensively with charities and housing developers. Specialising in energy-efficient design for […]

Class Q Barn Conversion: My favourite Living Space Architects project

Without a doubt, my favourite Living Space Architects project is this Class Q barn conversion in Dartington. The transformation this shell of a building underwent is miraculous and there is no denying my feeling of complete awe and enchantment. From a cavernous barn to a striking and beautiful family home, it is hard to comprehend […]

Land Suitability Checklist

A lot of sites will only have a few constraints, but by taking a careful approach you will head- up any potential issues of the land quickly and avoid the expensive mistake of falling in love with a site that will cost a lot of money to develop. By checking these things you will be […]

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Our Latest Eco-Homes

We have received planning permission for this exciting new house design just outside Exeter.  A replacement dwelling, the home will be constructed using ICF insulated blocks to a high level of insulation and airtightness.  

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Dartmoor Planning Advice

Going to visit a new project on Dartmoor is one of our favourite parts of our job.  No matter what time of year, Dartmoor always has a new colour to reveal, new light over the moorland or mossy corner down a lane.  Dartmoor is full of contrasts and those of you who have chosen it […]