A modern self-build on a tricky site Client: Ziggy and Sadie Hill-Seagroatt Location: Plymstock, Devon Project: Self-build 4-storey home The Project The client’s brief for this project was to create a modern contemporary thermally efficient house on a sloping site to a tight budget. Additionally, the client is a professional renderer and polished concrete specialist and envisaged …
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A pioneering new self-build Client: Terry & Olwen Waite-Brown Location: Graven Hill, Bicester Project: Self-build 3-bedroom home The Project This self-build home is one of the first ten houses to be built at Graven Hill, the UK’s largest self-build and custom build community. The owners, Terry and Olwen, entered and won a draw to be one …
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A high specification property development Client: Beau Property Location: Tunbridge Wells Project: House refurbishment and extension The Project Refurbishment of a semi-detached house for sale on the open market. The Challenge Upon purchase by Beau Property, the property was in an extremely poor condition and required a full refurbishment. The client wanted to refurbish and …
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FAMILY HOME IN THE NORTH OF SCOTLAND Client: Hector Dick Location: Elgin, Scotland Project: Self-build family home The Project This is a self-build project in Elgin in the north of Scotland. It’s currently a work in progress. The completed project will be a 190m2 1.5 storey home. The Challenge Having worked as Durisol’s factory manager for …
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NEW SHOOTING RANGE AND CLUBHOUSE Client: Mendip Shooting Club Location: Wells Project: New clubhouse, shop and air rifle shooting range The Project This was a self-build project for Mendip Shooting Club. It was a large-scale build (almost 1,200m2) which involved the construction of a new clubhouse, shop and indoor air rifle shooting range. The Challenge The …
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A high specification new build project Client: Paul Baxter & Jamie Swan Location: Westbury-sub-Mendip Project: 6-bedroom upside down house The Project This is a high specification, 425m2 new build project on a site overlooking the Mendip Hills. An upside-down configuration was chosen to make the most of the views for this bespoke, high-end design, which …
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A new basement changing room block Client: WWM Civils Location: Dover AFC Football Stadium Project: Basement build The Project Dover Athletic Football Club commissioned the build of a new 500-seater family stand at their ground in Crabble. This was to provide an additional 140 seats, improved facilities and a new changing room block underneath the …
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An extension to a 19th century cottage Client: New English Living Location: Worcester Project: Cottage extension The Project This was a 51m2 extension to a 19th century cottage in Worcester. The customer required an efficient and quick build. The Challenge The client was looking for a innovative and energy efficient product. Access to the site …
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An award winning contemporary new build project Client: Roots Construction Location: Shoreham-by-Sea Project: Self-build contemporary home The Project This was a contemporary self-build project for a couple building a new family home to replace their existing beach-side bungalow. The house was awarded ‘Overall Winner’ in The Daily Telegraph/Homebuilding & Renovating Awards 2016. The Challenge Durisol …
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