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Residential

We design homes and communities that combine quality, comfort and lasting value. Our residential projects range from bespoke private homes to larger mixed-use and multi-unit developments.

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We take a collaborative and thoughtful approach to every residential project. By understanding how people live and what makes a place feel like home, we create designs that balance character, comfort and lasting value.

Our Expertise

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Private houses and extensions

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Affordable and mixed-tenure housing

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Apartment and infill developments

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Conservation and adaptive reuse

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Sustainable design and low-energy homes

Recent Residential projects
Parkfield Drive
Parkfield Drive
Hillside Barn
Hillside Barn
Extension and Refurbishment
Extension and Refurbishment
New Dwelling
New Dwelling

Plan of Work

The RIBA Plan of Work breaks building projects into 8 stages, from briefing and design through to construction, operation and use. The Small Project version streamlines these tasks to help clients and architects work more closely. It’s designed to be used alongside the full 2013 Plan, with non-essential tasks removed for simplicity.

Strategic Definition

Identify client’s Business Case and Strategic Brief and other core project requirements.

Preparation and Brief

Develop Project Objectives, Project Outcomes, Sustainability Aspirations, Project Budget, other parameters or constraints and develop Initial Project Brief. Undertake Feasibility Studies and review of Site Information.

Concept Design

Prepare Concept Design, including outline proposals for structural design, building services systems, outline specifications and preliminary Cost Information along with relevant Project Strategies in accordance with Design Programme. Agree alterations to brief and issue Final Project Brief.

Developed Design

Prepare Developed Design, including coordinated and updated proposals for structural design, building services systems, outline specifications, Cost Information and Project Strategies in accordance with Design Programme.

Technical Design

Prepare Technical Design in accordance with Project Strategies to include all architectural, structural and building services information, specialist subcontractor design and specifications, in accordance with Design Programme.

Construction

Offsite manufacturing and onsite Construction in accordance with the Construction Programme and resolution of Design Queries from site as they arise.

Handover and Closeout

Handover of building and conclusion of Building Contract.

In Use

Undertake In Use services in accordance with Schedule of Services.

FAQs

Yes — we prepare and manage all planning documentation and negotiations.

Absolutely. We integrate sustainability principles into every stage, from orientation to materials.

Yes — we design everything from small extensions to complete new-build homes.