selected work
I specialise in delivering bespoke projects ranging from the re-use, refurbishment, retrofit and renovation of existing and listed structures, barn conversions, extensions and new buildings, through to furniture design and making, interiors, and connections with external spaces and landscape.
garden studio
RESIDENTIAL EXTENSION IN CONSERVATION AREA
The property is located in a conservation area and within the greenbelt. The project involved obtaining planning approval for an extension on this sensitive site, where a previous application had been refused.
remade farmhouse
RESIDENTIAL REMODELLING & EXTENSION, QUANTOCK HILLS
The property is located on the edge of the Quantock Hills. The project investigates retaining the existing character of the existing farmhouse and buildings, replacing an existing extension to bring in light and connect the property, and form wildflower planting throughout the gardens. Planning pre-application approval.
Grain Barns
grain store
RESIDENTIAL COURTYARD BARN CONVERSION & EXTENSION SOMERSET
The derelict barns are located on the northern side of Taunton, with existing Planning Approval to convert into residential use. The brief involved developing the scheme, providing Building Regulations Full Plans, and then supporting the project into and through construction. Phase 1 complete, Phase 2 due to complete 2026.
school house
RESIDENTIAL REMODELLING, CONVERSIONS & EXTENSIONS
Formerly two cottages, the house (non-designated heritage asset), which includes more recent extensions, and a number of derelict outbuildings, are located in large gardens within Blagdon on the edge of the Conservation Area in the AONB. The concept proposals investigate options to open up and bring daylight and open plan spaces into the property, carefully replacing the dark and poorly proportioned extensions where necessary, expressing the existing character and embracing the far reaching private views. Planning Approval received January 2021. Commenced on site September 2021.
hemp house
RESIDENTIAL REMODELLING & EXTENSIONS EXMOOR
Between Exmoor and Taunton, set within a small rural village with panoramic views across the surrounding open countryside, the house has been subject to a number of revisions throughout its long history. The proposals remove adhoc and disconnected spaces and extensions, re-using materials and components where possible, formalising the primary entrance and circulation, developing a flow with natural light, glimpses and views throughout. An additional bedroom is located above the existing ground floor extension, bringing light and space into the currently limited first floor eaves. Through building above and on the current footprints, the design approach has no impact on the surrounding site or natural environments. The materials are locally sourced and allowed to naturally weather so minimising embodied carbon. This selection of unfinished timber cladding and crushed stone will offer new micro-habitats, as well as reducing the need for cleaning and maintenance. The designs reference the existing property and the rural vernacular, whist carefully differentiating between existing, recent and new. Planning Approval received December 2023. Phase 1 to commence 2024.
charred house
LISTED BUILDING ADAPTIVE RE-USE & EXTENSION TAUNTON
Set in an elevated position near to the west of Taunton, with panoramic views across the surrounding open countryside, the grade II Listed house with outbuildings, once forming a brickworks, was purchased to form a long term family home. The design proposals generate the repair, refurbishment, conversion and re-use of each of the outbuildings, which then become ancillary to and form connections with the main house, gardens and associated landscape - securing their historic character and narrative, whilst offering much needed stability and weatherproofing. This is supported by making a single contemporary, confident and legible alteration to the house - forming a larger kitchen / diner which is more practical in size, acting as a central hub, and introducing improved natural light and far reaching views into the property, whilst respecting the architectural setting and significance of the Grade II listed property. The design responses aim to be sympathetic and site specific, with minimal intervention to the existing historic fabric and character, whilst carefully differentiating between the existing and new. Planning and LBC Approval received December 2019. Phase 1 and 2 completed 2023. Phase 3 to completed 2025.
play house
RESIDENTIAL INTERNAL RE-MODELLING & EXTENSIONS
Re-organise and revision of disconnected internal spaces to accommodate working from home and family living. In addition front and rear extensions provide a larger entrance porch and open plan kitchen / diner with connections to the garden.
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v-barn
CONVERSION OF DERELICT OUTBUILDING
Concept proposal for a refurbishment of a small outbuilding into a study / annexe for main property, including open plan living / study space which extends into a secluded section of the garden, and adjoining bedroom.