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Some might say we’re a little obsessed with the

Some might say we’re a little obsessed with the details, but we find the cleanest finish comes as a result of lots of thought.

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Often overlooked is the amount of effort that we a

Often overlooked is the amount of effort that we architects put into details - be it modern or heritage, especially on the outside of a building.

Here the details must be well resolved, water tight and thermally efficient.

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A combination of daytime and evening shots for thi

A combination of daytime and evening shots for this lovely lakeside pool in the Cotswolds 📸

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A closer look at another pool project… #cotswol

A closer look at another pool project…

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We LOVE designing pools. It doesn’t come up very

We LOVE designing pools. It doesn’t come up very much, but our Director Jonathan is a keen swimmer and jumps at the chance when it comes!

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There is sometimes an opportunity for great bedroo

There is sometimes an opportunity for great bedroom views and connections with the outdoors; whether that be through windows framing specific views, or direct connections to ’secret’ parts of a garden, all of these enhance the relationship with the outdoors.

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Often being at the top of the house, there is spac

Often being at the top of the house, there is space to provide extra height by using the roof void. This gives opportunity to expose elegant structure and natural materials, creating a stronger connection with the building you are in.

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Bedrooms are really personal... some of our client

Bedrooms are really personal... some of our clients like them dark, some light, some prefer them quiet, some removed. Sometimes parents like to be close to their children, whilst some prefer a little distance!

Ensuites and dressing areas are also important connections - with each client having different preferences on facility and proximity.

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“As a local to Malmesbury, it has been a pleasur

“As a local to Malmesbury, it has been a pleasure to see this marvellous restoration of the Moravian Chapel. The chapel has been transformed into a hugely valuable space for Malmesbury and is now a functional media centre.”

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“This Primary School project is a great example

“This Primary School project is a great example of how Jonathan and his team can create an amazingly well designed and functional public space, which is original and wonderfully playful. In comparison to the usual design of play schools and nurseries the Bidford Nursery is a fresh and fun approach.”

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This weeks posts have been put together by our won

This weeks posts have been put together by our wonderful photographer @adamcarterphoto!

“When I first Met Jonathan we photographed the pre-stages of this wonderfully dilapidated cottage which was in grave need of repair and modernisation. We then went back to shoot it 3 years later, and the results were truly impressive.”

Scroll through to see the transformation…

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Occasionally, when it suits the layout and the bri

Occasionally, when it suits the layout and the brief, we propose dining halls - where the dining table is in an often lovely entrance hall - which can be a great use of space for those occasional parties - a lovely space for dining, and also a lovely entrance hall!

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When working with more historic properties, someti

When working with more historic properties, sometimes it’s better to respect the historic layout and embrace the dining room as a daily space.

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The brief usually allows us to define the dining a

The brief usually allows us to define the dining area, which is often attached to the kitchen to suit modern living. As the property grows, sometimes the house affords a separate dining room, which can be a really fun space to design, as they are most often spaces used to entertain.

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The sitting area in this first image is set off to

The sitting area in this first image is set off to one side of a Kitchen Family Room and the sliding doors tuck away into a wall recess to open the space up to the terrace.

These spaces are really effective as they are connected to the main family space, albeit set off to one side to create an element of separation - an ideal space for kids to relax.

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Sometimes living rooms are formal and an integral

Sometimes living rooms are formal and an integral part of the house, whereas sometimes they are intentionally tucked away as somewhere to hide in the evenings. These deliberate and important decisions, help our clients develop the brief.

Some of our clients have brilliant eyes, and can design rooms themselves, which we love, as they really can direct the feeling of the room.

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This week we are looking a little closer at living

This week we are looking a little closer at living spaces…

On this first project we worked with the excellent @studio.skey where the living area is focused around the fabulous views across the lake and the pool terrace. In this first house, there is also a second snug living room which focuses a very relaxing sofa around a large TV - which is often just as important!

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When designing bathrooms we have to ensure the det

When designing bathrooms we have to ensure the detailing and fittings fit within the overall budget - so placing the money carefully in these spaces is really important.

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Some clients place lots of importance on bathrooms

Some clients place lots of importance on bathrooms, as for them, they are a place of contemplation… whereas for other clients, it is simply a place to wash.

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This week we’re focusing in on bathrooms… Ou

This week we’re focusing in on bathrooms…

Our clients generally have strong feelings about what they want in their bathroom, as well as what they want them to feel like.

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