PROJECT PORTFOLIO
Carriage House, Marldon - Complete modernisation of circa 1960's detached chalet style house
Highlighted Projects
CARRIAGE HOUSE -
Dartington Hall -
Dartington Hall -
Design & Planning Drawings
The existing 1970's chalet style house required the complete modernisation of not only the internal rooms and circulation areas, but also needed externally modifying to bring it into the 21st century. The proposals were developed from the Client's initial criteria of obtaining the maximum amount of space, daylight and views across the side/rear garden and countryside beyond. This was achieved by opening up two main rooms at ground floor and providing a vaulted ceiling and a corner of bi-folding doors from which to access the paved patio area. The synergy effect from this, meant that a gallery was able to be designed from the first floor master bedroom, providing maximum light into the bedroom area, plus the added benefit of overlooking the kitchen/dining area and views out through the fully glazed gable end windows.
Dartington Hall -
Dartington Hall -
Dartington Hall -
Conservation, Design & Space Planning & Project Management
Managed projects and budgets for the Property Department at Dartington Hall Trust. Responsible for heading-up their extensive refurbishment programme, including
The Great Hall refurbishment. Other projects highlighted above are the formation of a new hub for the 'Arts' at Dartington, which involved combining two separate, albeit adjacent buildings into one central more usable 'Space' which it was renamed as in the process. This involved major upgrades to existing Studios, a brand new Reception area, Cafe, and exhibition spaces. And of course all having to be compliant with the latest regulations, and in particular DDA accessibility. Schumacher College was another building upgrade which involved a series of complex reshuffling of lecturers, staff and students into another building, to bring the Education building into greater use, when it opened its doors to a new Economic and Sustainable Horticultural Masters degree course for students from all corners of the globe.
THE THATCHES, plots 1 & 2-
THE THATCHES, plots 1 & 2-
THE THATCHES, plots 1 & 2-
Project Management & Contracts Management
The Thatches in Thurlestone, Devon. Two luxury new build homes (Plot 1 & 2), replacing a single run-down cottage on a large plot. Project Managed on behalf of Darren Roche Builders Ltd, these luxury homes feature many green initiatives including MVHR systems, wet underfloor heating and energy saving technology such as solar panels. Procured under a D&B Contract with Contractors Design - one of the challenges was to develop the feature staircase along side the Client and Contractor to achieve the sleek modern interior and still be within budget.
THE HOLLIES, STOKENHAM
THE THATCHES, plots 1 & 2-
THE THATCHES, plots 1 & 2-
Architectural Design, Planning & Building Regulations
The existing challet style house was built in the 1960's in a typical block rendered style to reflect the vernacular and to make the most of the countryside views to the rear. The upstairs could only be accessed via a dangerous ladder style staircase within the hallway.
The proposals were to improve the access with a new oak staircase, provide a large dormer roof to the rear to create an upper lounge/day room area enhancing the use of the property and the living arrangements internally, whilst also enhancing the views from the rear with double height Velux roof-lights to each bedroom allowing further views over the rolling hills of the countryside beyond.
The original front door area was then used to incorporate the new staircase, whilst provide a new front door within the new side porch extension.