Case Studies

Our client’s family needs are also such that they have a family member with additional needs that they want to provide an element of self-contained living space, that is incorporated into the whole. With this and the other spatial requirements, we have completely re-configured the ground floor layout, within the existing footprint, incorporating the garage, and with just a small extension to give additional utility/service space on the north side. This far more efficient use of the space allows us to provide a more open plan, bringing natural light into the core of the house, reducing the need for artificial lighting, and providing the much needed connection to the rear garden and southern terrace from the main living spaces.

A simple palette of minimal materials is proposed, broadly matching the existing, and comprising mineral render, dark stained timber cladding. Polyester powder coated doors and windows and a natural granite chimney utilising the existing granite from the house

At ground floor, the proposal offers a utility, back kitchen and boot room which will alleviate the current limitations of the existing home whilst the proposed garage space will allow for suitable secured and covered parking and essential storage space for the active lifestyle of the family. The reconfiguration of the first floor level is to provide additional sleeping accommodation for a family of five whilst maximizing natural light, ventilation and rural views to the south.

The clients both work from home as music artists and so required suitable studio spaces that would not interrupt their day-to-day family life. They also had hopes to create a social living space that interacted with the outdoors for social gatherings throughout the summer. On the first floor, an additional guest bedroom suite and modest master suite was required.

Works at our clients new build home are progressing at speed. The finished home will have amazing views of Guernsey's West Coast. The project features a number of bespoke features.

A pre-formed concrete stair has been craned into place at our client’s new-build home.
Weighing 4 tonnes the stair will provide the structure for a bespoke marble stairwell - designed in-house alongside our talented interior designer/client.