Grand Designs - TONIGHT AT 9PM

Godfrey and Pauline’s custom build house will be on Grand Designs at 9pm tonight on channel 4.

We worked with South Bank Architects and House Beautiful Magazine to design a series of basic house types using a volumetric construction technology which allows the building to be fully constructed and fitted out in a factory in a series of large, transportable volumes and then assembled quickly on site. You can see the full range of standard homes here.

Our design pushed the boundaries of the technology to allow for a flowing floor plan with vaulted ceilings and large recessed openings creating a light and spacious home.

The basic single storey house type was customised to suit Godfrey and Pauline’s requirements. The plan, internal and external finishes, fixtures and fittings were all individually tailored to suit their needs. The building and was then constructed by Boutique Modern in a matter of weeks.

The building is one of the first houses on the Graven Hill site in Bicester. You can see how the story unfolded and the finished building on Grand Designs tonight, or watch on catch up here.

The Sunday Times and Grand Designs

A house we designed with South Bank Architects was featured in the Sunday Times yesterday. Grand Designs will also feature the project in their new series starting on Thursday night, our project will be episode 6.

If you have a subscription to the Times you can read the article here: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/home/the-self-build-street-qbpvf5mgs.

For the details of the Grand Designs show see: https://www.radiotimes.com/tv-programme/e/htps8y/grand-designs-the-street--series-1-episode-1/

Work Started In Bow

Spring seems to have sprung and work has started on our house renovation project in Bow. The site is in a conservation area but we achieved planning for a mansard roof extension and rear extensions on the first and lower ground floors. It will be interesting to see the project become realised over the next few months.

Sheena's Cellar

Sheena’s cellar in Canterbury is now practically complete. The result is a fantastic transformation and the contractor has done a great job. There are more photos and details here.

Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent Granted

Planning Permission and Listed Building Consent have been granted on our project to renovate a first floor flat in a building built between 1842 - 1855 in the Pimlico Conservation Area of Westminster.

The internal walls of the Grade II listed flat will be altered to create an open plan kitchen, dining and living area. A new bathroom and separate WC will be installed and the flat will be refurbished throughout.

Planning Permission GranteD

Two of our projects gained planning approval this week: a new cattle shelter in the New Forest National Park; and a house extension in Kingston upon Thames.

Nick and Claudia’s House

Work on the renovation of a tired 1980’s Wimpy Home is progressing. The side, rear and loft extensions have been constructed and the plastering and services are underway. The ground floor will be a spectacular open plan space with lofted roof lights when completed and the new master bedroom in the loft with its ensuite will be lovely.

Planning Approval GrAnteD at Victor Road

Planning approval has been granted for a roof extension with roof garden at our project in Brent.

Chicken shed nears completion

Our conversation of a chicken shed to a home in Hertfordshire is very nearly finished and is looking great… it will be even better when the client moves in properly.

Pearman Street Project Gains Planning Approval

Our project at Pearman Street in Lambeth to add a mansard roof extension and ground floor side and rear extensions to an interesting ‘cottage flat’ built in the 1890’s was just granted planning permission. We are really excited to be moving on to the detailed design and construction stages of this renovation project.

Rainbird Close

We have just added our landscape design at Rainbird Close to our website. This was completed earlier this year with South Bank Architects. See the details here

Dorota Has Left The Building....

After 2 years at the practice Dorota Bojarovic is moving on. She worked on some great projects; some completed and some in the pipeline and we thank her for all her hard work.

Caroline, Paul and Freya's House

Our renovation project for Caroline, Paul and Freya has been uploaded to our website following the recent issue of the final certificate.

Caroline had these kind words to say about us:

"We would happily recommend Fergus and his company. His creative design exceeded our expectations.

With any medium or large building project, things will not always go to plan. What you need is a Fergus alongside you to come up with practical solutions, sort out the builders and keep you sane."

Click here to see the plans.

ALU is 5!

Today is Architecture Landscape Urbanism's 5th anniversary.  Thank you to all those we have worked with and the wonderful clients we have worked for.  We have completed some brilliant projects and there are many more in the pipeline.  Thank you for all your continued support and here's to the next 5 years.

Cheryl's Roof Terrace Is Finished

The transformation of a tired roof terrace to a wonderful oasis has been completed.  Have a look at the results here...

No Going Back Now!

Work has stared on Richard and Tamika's extension and renovation of their flat in Tooting.

Perivale Landscape Takes Shape

Yellow Door Property's development Perivale is starting to take shape.  The buildings by South Bank Architects are looking fantastic, hopefully our landscape design will complete a really special development which is being constructed by Fitzgerald and Burke.  More of this to follow in the coming weeks...

Work Started on Richard and Tamika's Renovation Project

The builders have stripped out the flat and have started digging the foundations for what will hopefully be a fantastic transformation of Richard and Tamika's ground floor flat in Tooting.  Watch this space for further updates...

Oakham Ales Steelwork

We've been working with South Bank Architects on a new brewery building for Oakham Ales.  The steelwork has started going up ready for the new brewing vessels to be delivered.

Progress in Putney