Recognition & Press | Alchemy Architects Ltd
At Alchemy Architects Ltd, our pursuit of design excellence is driven by a commitment to context, craftsmanship, and sustainability. We are proud that our residential new builds, coastal homes, and sensitive heritage restorations across the Isle of Wight have been recognized by leading architectural bodies and featured in premier design publications.
Discover just some of the stories behind our award-winning architecture and media features.
Awards & Industry Recognition
Category: Built It, self build and design, National construction magazine.
Project Location: Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
The Design Story: Innovative, low budget transformation of a typical 1930's bungalow into an energy-efficient contemporary house and work studio. Adding an extra story to an existing bungalow is an excellent and cost effective way to double your accommodation, and transform your property into a bespoke modern dwelling, packed with sustainable architectural innovation.
Isle of Wight Society Award: The Green House
Category: Excellence in Historic Preservation, Extension & Retrofitting
Project Location: The 'Green House', Gurnard, Isle of Wight
The Design Story: Awarded top honors for architectural extension and retro fit, this project involved the meticulous restoration and modern expansion of a 19th century farm house. Alchemy Architects successfully navigated sensitive local planning policies to implement a striking, contemporary extension wing, completing a central courtyard, that honors the historic brickwork while adapting the home for 21st-century energy efficiency. Historic property modernization.
Kevin McCloud of Channel 4 Grand Designs has recognised the project by awarding it Super Home status. The project has also received a Isle of Wight Society award
Coast and Country Magazine – Pier head house and cafe project
Category: Renovation and re build of a Victorian era pier.
Project Location: Totland seafront, Isle of Wight
The Design Story: Unique pier head dwelling house gained planning approval, in conjunction with commercial cafe and the landward end. Careful negotiation with the IWCC LPA and Environment Agency to achieve permission for the UK's first new pier head dwelling. Re design of the pier stem structure, closely referencing the original Victorian design, but raising the deck level to meet Environment Agency escape levels. Replacement of all timber piles and cross braces that form the pier head deck. Redesign of the pier stem balustrade and seating. A project that breaths new life into this historic structure and local landmark for the next generation.