Taking on a pre-approved planning project, DSA provided planning amendments, building regulations and tender for this in keeping stone extension, heated by an ASHP and underfloor heating.
Building Regulations, Tender, On Site
Reclaimed stone walls & traditional windows emulate those of the old farmhouse.
Taking on a site with two schemes by other architects already refused planning required a brave approach; the solution, a stunningly unique eco friendly home. A building of three parts; two curved sedum planted roofs slicing into a central ‘modernist’ box reduced the apparent scale that had been the downfall of its predecessors and created a beautiful ever changing building from any angle.
Sketch Designs, Scheme Development, Planning, Building Regulations, Self Build
ICF, Insulated Concrete Formwork was chosen as the structure for this building because of the full basement and good insulation values that it achieves
An exemplar of high density sustainability housing, aiming for zero carbon rated and code for sustainable homes level 6.
Rethinking the community and neighbourly interaction with an emphasis on outdoor space, be it private, covered, lounging in the sun or chatting to your neighbour two blocks down across the garden fence.
Feasibility
A prefabricated solution, entire finished rooms are delivered to site on the back of a truck, craned in to place, bolted together and then skinned, in a choice of continuous fabrics, be it wrinkly tin, cedar shingles or a hi-tec membrane.
Set on the edge of the Peak District National Park, this extension had to comply with the strict planning rules of the park while capturing the views over the reservoir and keeping out the often inhospitable weather.
Sketch Designs, Scheme Development, Planning, Tender, On Site
Curved walls can often be used to divide up a space in a more fluid manner, allowing spaces to flow.
This large Edwardian semi detached house near Leeds has gained an ultra modern extension creating a multi purpose kitchen/ diner and day room spilling out onto the lavish gardens.
Sketch Designs, Scheme Development, planning, Building Regulations, On Site
This extension provides a large, light, airy room – kitchen, play space, dining area all overlooking the south facing garden, a ’day space’ for the whole family.
Steel frame, large glass panels, sliding doors, sheltered terrace, zinc roofing and exposed stone walls combine to form a simple yet effective space.
Traditional detailing and modern construction combine to create this elegant cottage in the Arts & Crafts style in a historical village near Barnsley. The earthy natural tones of stone, brick, render, cedar, clay and slate are carefully selected to combine and complement each other.
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Good design is not limited to contemporary buildings, traditional styles can still be built and look good as long as they avoid the pastiche of many modern estate houses.
An example of what can be achieved on even the most difficult sloping site. The two storeys above road level suggest modest cottages; the two storeys stepping down the banking reveal these majestic buildings that capture the sublime views over the river valley.
Extensive but cost effective ground and retaining works combine with a hybrid construction of steel frame and loadbearing masonry to tackle the slope and provide a quick, effective construction over the four storeys.
Sketch Designs, Scheme Development, Planning, Building Regulations, On Site Services for the builder / developer
The traditional stone sits alongside an ultra contemporary façade of flush cladding panels and full height glazing that creates a new landmark for Penistone for the traffic passing on the nearby Manchester Road.
Carefully placed external spaces are positioned to provide sunny breakfast balcony and sunny evening terrace and the large roof lights bring light deep into the plan.
Traditional and modern styles were successfully combined, satisfying planning restrictions and the developers own vision.
As you can see it’s impossible to photograph this completed extension to a listed barn conversion, as it’s below the garden. Planning restrictions had prevented the owners from adding the extra rooms they required but when DSA were brought on board the client’s suggestion of going underground was brought to fruition. The entire garden was dug up and 100sqm of accommodation placed beneath.
Sketch Designs, Scheme Development, Planning, Building Regulations, Self Build
The plan is centred around a central lightwell and sunken terrace giving the space an abundance of light you wouldn’t think possible.
A dark corner of the garden, shaded by oak tree and house is transformed into useful space. The bi folding doors and massive frameless glass rooflight ensure the space is always bright and light is not lost to the existing house. Swing open the folding doors and the outside is brought in with external finishes used internally, high quality astro turf and glass pebble borders flow into the garden, meaning the garden can now be enjoyed from the comfort of an armchair, white quartzite wall cladding is finished both internally and externally adding natural texture and interest.
Full Architectural Services & Project Management
The use of texture internally can add a depth and quality to a project that plastered walls, colour and wallpaper cannot.
Overlooking the cricket wicket, this new home was all about capturing the action, from its balconies and large glazed atrium space. The cedar clad central spine with its internal/ external covered space gives the building a strong identity shades the atrium from the high summer sun, while blending into the woodland behind. Solar panels, ground source heat pump and mechanical ventilation combine with lots of insulation in the timber framed construction to create an incredibly efficient building.
Feasibility
If you are considering buying a site, DSA can assess the feasibility of your ideas for the site and produce sketch designs to help you make that important decision.