James Armitage Architects

05/02/2024

Are you considering extending or refurbishing your listed house? Our informative guide to listed building consent will provide a great starting point. It is based on our experience of undertaking conservation work in Bath, Somerset, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, although the principles will apply across the country.

https://www.jamesarmitage.com/post/guide-to-listed-building-consent

30/01/2024

Are you thinking about designing a new home or extending an existing one? As a companion to our recently produced design guides, we've compiled this informative guide to the processes involved from conception to completion. It is based on our experience as architects undertaking residential projects in and around Bath, including Somerset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Dorset and Devon, although the general processes outlined will be similar throughout the country.

https://www.jamesarmitage.com/post/guide-to-the-process-of-designing-a-new-home-or-extension

22/01/2024

Thinking about adding an extension to your home? This informative design guide will provide a useful starting point. We have compiled it from our experience as Architects working on residential extensions across Bath, Somerset, Wiltshire, Dorset and Gloucestershire, although the principles can be applied more generally across the country.

https://www.jamesarmitage.com/post/design-guide-for-house-extension-planning-applications

17/01/2024

Our Design Guide for New House Planning Applications provides expert insights covering: location, the brief, planning, costs, sustainability, appearance, parking, neighbours, landscape & ecology.
https://www.jamesarmitage.com/post/design-guide-for-new-house-planning-applications

08/11/2023

Work is almost complete on our , and internal to a splendid seventeenth century . The grade II building lies within the Conservation Area of the picturesque village of , just north of .

The existing 1970s extension was removed and a new added that can be used all year around and take advantage of the stunning south-facing views across the valley. It is formed with an , local stone walls, and rooflights, and a . Internally, new openings were re-established and flags laid over a heated floor.

Two outbuildings were removed to expand the size of the terrace and improve the aspect from the new garden room. The existing terrace and steps were partially re-built using local stone. A metal balustrade and planting will soon be added.

The stables block adjacent to the terrace was also converted to provide a boot room, utility room and guest cloakroom. In addition, underfloor heating and double glazed steel windows were added within the main house.

https://www.jamesarmitage.com/marshfield-house-gloucestershire

17/07/2023

James Armitage was delighted to have been involved as Course Director in the recent Foundation Urban Design Summer School at .

In addition to talks, discussions, sketching exercises, and town and site tours, the course involved the students undertaking a group design for a strategic masterplan on a large site and more detailed work on a smaller aspect of their scheme.

The students came from a wide variety of backgrounds – many with no design experience at all – and showed incredible enthusiasm and energy. Some wonderful feedback has already been received. We hope that they are now better equipped to consider the design of places that are enjoyable, sustainable and stand the test of time.

13/07/2023

What an intense and stimulating three days! A big thank you to all the students - who came from a wide range of backgrounds - and brought such energy and enthusiasm to the course. It is truly remarkable what they were able to contribute and produce in such a short period of time!

18/05/2023

There are a few places left for our three-day residential course in the beautiful market town of Sherborne in Dorset. Join us for an introduction to designing beautiful, sustainable, prosperous, economically and socially successful places that will stand the test of time. You can learn more here -> https://lnkd.in/e_q8teUz

31/03/2023

Very excited to be involved in this . .

Sherborne Urban Design summer School A three-day residential course to provide an introduction to designing beautiful, sustainable, prosperous, economically and socially successful places that will stand the test of time. 10th - 12th July 2023 Much of the knowledge needed to create tradition

17/02/2023

We are delighted to announce that our scheme for new housing near Exeter has been granted planning permission, subject to final legal agreements. The project involves 44 houses arranged around a traditional village green. Our proposal incorporates a streetscape and buildings that are in keeping with the character of surrounding historic Devon villages. The houses and hard landscape draw on local vernacular precedent and incorporate high quality traditional materials.

Half the houses will be affordable, either for shared ownership or social rent. Many go beyond the standard accessibility requirements of the Building Regulations to provide homes that are accessible and adaptable (M4(2) compliant).

The project will be built using Modern Methods of Construction (MMC), utilising either modular or panelised systems. Both are proven methods for delivering low carbon homes. MMC supports the green economy, reduces waste and toxic emissions, incorporates traceable materials, involves minimal disruption on site and improves operational efficiency. Compared to conventional construction, there is typically a 67% reduction in energy required, a 45% reduction in material use, and a 40% reduction in waste generation.

The development also aims to reduce operational carbon emissions. A fabric first approach will minimise the energy required for heating and cooling. In addition, solar photovoltaic panels will be utilised on south-facing roofs, vehicle charging points will be provided, and the homes will be heated via air source heat pumps or through connection to a district heating system.

The planting scheme will adopt native species including local tree varieties. It will achieve a net gain of 82 trees and include 160m of new native hedgerow. The public spaces will incorporate an orchard and nuttery, and a fruit tree will be planted in every garden. The development will also connect to a tree-lined cycle route into the centre of the city.

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For more information see: https://www.jamesarmitage.com/exeter-east-devon-village-green

08/12/2022

Recent research reveals that Exeter has Britain's greenest city centre. This complements a previous study which shows that Exeter is one of the top places to live for tree coverage.

Our recent planning application for a site on the outskirts of Exeter aims to build on the city's leafy credentials. The project includes 45 houses arranged around a village green. In addition to an orchard and nuttery within the public spaces, a fruit tree will be planted in every garden. The project will result in a net gain of 82 trees and include 160m of new native hedgerow. It also connects to a tree-lined cycle route into the centre of the city.

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