Sea View Road
Yarmouth, England, PO41 0XU
+44 (0)7835 920760
Isle of Wight Architect
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We listen carefully to the client’s requirements, discuss initial ideas and formulate an outline brief for the project.
We look closely at the site and its context to understand opportunities and constraints to the project, such views, solar orientation, planning policy and a host of other considerations to set the project on the right path from the outset.
We then design a concept which involves setting out parameters for form, massing and materiality that gives architectural coherence throughout a scheme. Using this methodology the development of a design can proceed while a strong overall approach remains intact.
We aim to exploit the elements that natural environment offers– views, sun, shade, shelter from the wind and rain.
We prefer clean forms and natural materials that will give buildings a timeless feel.
We have developed close working relationships with other professionals. Planning consultants, M&E consultants, structural engineers, quantity surveyors and ecology experts.
We also have a long track record of successful planning applications and negotiations, working closely with the local authority planning team to gain officer support at the pre application stage.
Driving the team forward to a successful planning application is our role.
Strong horizontal lines in the trees on a sloping site
flying first floor maximises small site cost effectively
pilotis allow house to float over the beach garden
Taking the strong simple lines of a barn to create a new house
Passive solar deep shade and overhangs to glazing and views
new build beach house over looking the Solent, cut into the hill, maximising a small site footprint.
Shelter and shade below, sun and view up top
String a hammock under your house
Pavilion rooms around an open courtyard create inward looking spaces
Plan form dictated by tight packed protected woodland
Making shelter from sun and rain with gable extrusion
New build 3 bed house with panoramic views of the sea set into the hill side
A simple, cost effective structure to ‘elevate’ the project
Unique design solution fore-fills small site potential
Expressing the entrance , bringing some architecture
Terraces and flying decks create spaces for different experiences
glazed link floats between two larger volumes
Shade and shelter below deep eaves
aligning the view of the far horizon with the clouds passing above reflected in the water
Articulating the junction
Supersizing the overhang for shade and shelter
Sharp contrasts to pick out the eaves
Super clean lines
simple pitched roof family home with panoramic sea views
A flying balcony enjoys views of the sea
chunky timber fins throw shadows
Sliding shutters create flexible fenestration
Robust family dwellings
Cliff edge drama
Natural slate wraps the building
A simple study projects to break the eaves line
A modest family house opens to the garden at the rear
Simple lighting helps elevation to ‘float’.
getting the right cladding specification
Shade and shelter over large glazed elements
Supersizing the dormer and bringing it to ground
Slot window onto the kitchen worktop
Open oak frame gable entrance
Break out bubble spa let into pool
Restoring a Victorian pier and creating a sea house
natural timber to reveals
Levels interplay in the woods
Strong vertical form signs the entrance
The many facets of the courtyard house
Up on stilts at night, magical
Cutting out the corner
careful passive solar design creates comfortable spaces
Warm stone, overhanging eaves and timber detailing
Light box splits the volumes
The long barn form turned house
Looking back into entrance arrival spave
Balconies and eaves
Courtyard tranquility in the urban environment
privacy and weather protection
Flying pavillion house
Eco house in the woods - highly insulated solar thermal and wood burner powered.
Heavy oak timbers combine with stone and glass
outdoor floating deck extends the feeling of interior space
Agricultural design made architectural
the process of design
Small garden maximised with flying first floor solution
creating clean lines to the view with changing volumes
Flying balcony allows hammock time below
Vertical link between garden and upper ground floor creates connection
Dramatic cantilevered timber first floor provides shelter
Structural glass balustrade shelters balcony from the breeze
simple pavilion style architecture to live and work
Converting existing buildings forms the majority of our work load.
Complete re modelling of an existing building to give a light and airy interior and a new architectural ‘look’ to the exterior.
Extensions that work with the plan of the original building to fully realise its potential and add maximum value.
We listen carefully to the client’s requirements, discuss initial ideas and formulate an outline brief for the project.
We look closely at the site and its context to understand opportunities and constraints to the project, such views, solar orientation, planning policy and a host of other considerations to set the project on the right path from the outset.
We have developed close working relationships with other professionals. Planning consultants, M&E consultants, structural engineers, quantity surveyors and ecology experts.
We also have a long track record of successful planning applications and negotiations, working closely with the local authority planning team to gain officer support at the pre application stage.
Driving the team forward to a successful planning application is our role.
Home office looking through the trees
Old barn stripped bare and re built
Classic low budget vertical extension and ground floor open plan living project
Semi off grid this house is highly insulated and powered by solar thermal and wood burner fuel sources.
Full remodel of existing building to create beautiful family home with street appeal and open plan living to the garden rear.
An old stable transformed into an annex
Traditional barn brought back to life
Renovating buildings and adding to them is a challenge .
We often apply this description to period properties that are of such quality that make renovation worthwhile.
Such properties can often have a listed building status which requires close consultation with the local conservation officer and the preparation of a ‘justification statement’ to accompany any planning application.
We try to stay true to the period features of a building that hold architectural merit and strip away lower quality additions where possible.
Careful consideration is required when trying to marry modern services and thermal upgrades to the existing building fabric.
Commercial projects range from multi-unit housing developments, sports and leisure, cafes, bars and master planning projects.
Some of these are carried out on a sub consultancy basis for overseas Clients
Garment manufacturing / printing company look at modernisation and large scale extension to their facility.
Public stairway from seating deck to pedestrian area
Campus driven manufacturing HQ, with associated on site staff facilities
local restaurant
terraces and shades work to the topography
simple uninterrupted sea views
tight spaces made to work
expressing the circulation
adding some drama as the stair floats
feel the summer breeze
overall shade, clear articulation of functions
all encompassing roof
a study of solar shading
light touch on the landscape
the crowd acoustic compressed
footrest and leaning space
extruded barn like structures
bouncing light and shadows to create patterns
the section comes alive
creating flow, density and space
a place to pause
feel the street
come on up
hill top drama with stunning views
a range of experiences
unforeseen uses
simple, welcoming
not just a beach hut
Interior design is something we usually undertake as part of an overall project to preserve a consistent 'look & feel' throughout.
More specific design items such as kitchens and staircases are often requested specifically to 'fit' with the rest of the architecture.
We prefer to design fairly neutral spaces with 'accents' of rich, warm natural material and single focal features.
Open plan living spaces bathed in natural light that connect with courtyard gardens and landscape views are qualities we try and bring to our projects large & small.
simple, cost effective design stands in open space
clean lines open the view within changing volumes
curved balusters help with internal ergonomics
Make a statement in open plan space
maximum use of limited space
Some exerts from sketch books and design work up drawings which give you an idea of the working process at the all important concept stage.
The classic Isle of Wight brief , replacing an old bungalow with a light pavilion style house and ancillary accommodation
