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27/10/2026

PLANNING SUBMITTED

Designing within an irregular back-garden plot surrounded by mature trees requires a delicate touch. The design challenge: maximize natural light, protect privacy from the original house, and carve out a striking, grand approach.

Through careful coordination with our arboricultural, highways, and planning teams, we’ve submitted a strong, design-led scheme that turns site constraints into standout features.

More to come. Watch this space.

16/10/2026

15/09/2026

We undertook the design work for the extensions of the former railway station at St Helens.

This is for sale with Spence Willard

https://www.spencewillard.co.uk/listing/st-helens-isle-of-wight-17/

04/09/2026

PLANNING SUBMITTED

We have submitted an application to extensively refurbish and extend this locally listed fisherman cottage in Seaview.

The scheme focuses on replication of the existing historical language whilst creating subservience through set backs and ridge height drops. The planning department was focused on showing a timeline of development.

The rear has some striking new extensions promoting modern living with connection to the south facing gardens boasting great views of Seagrove Bay.

We are excited to see this progress.

02/08/2026

PLANNING SUBMITTED

We are excited for this replacement house in Bembridge to be submitted to the Isle of Wight planning department.

Our clients; who run a successful business here on the Island have been really collaborative in the design process which has reduced design time dramatically. The detailed briefing process and several design meetings has resulted in a thorough pre application where the design has remained unchanged as a result of the feedback.

This two and half storey dwelling maximises the views of the sea from both the front and rear elevations. This seek to balance between traditional and contemporary detailing to achieve this striking alternative to the Bembridge Vernacular. It also benefits from a triple height entrance hall which will be a huge wow as you enter the house.

This self build will be their family home for years to come.

We are excited to see this one progress.

25/07/2026

PLANNING GRANTED

With the benefit of a previous consent on the site from another practice for an exciting and ambitious replacement dwelling, we were tasked to work with the clients in a hyper collaborative way where we often designed with them in the room.

Where previously the consented dwelling was not financially achievable, it was clear we needed to utilise a lot of the existing structure and foundations. This meant the issues relating to the slope stability of the under cliff were mitigated and whilst treating this as an extension and not a new build would incur VAT the savings made would far exceed this uplift.

We opted to work closely with a structural engineer as early as possible to preserve the existing foundations and ground floor and opted to vertically extend to maximise the sea views.

The result is a consent that went through with minimal extra consultants, on budget and a much shorter build programme.

This will progress to site quickly which we are really excited for.

16/07/2026

Planning Approved! | Rew Street, Gurnard

Great news, this bungalow transformation has just got planning permission!

Bungalows offer a brilliant opportunity for contemporary intervention — the kind that can completely transform them into a modern home.

The beauty of a bungalow lies in its internal walls, which are often non-structural and free to reconfigure with minimal structural work. And if the roof space can take a loft conversion, that's extra living space (and value) added without ever touching the ground floor.

The new front porch, rear extension and lift conversion with front dormers have given this 1960s bungalow a striking, contemporary new look.

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16/06/2026

Meet Martina 👋🏻

We’re excited to officially introduce Martina, who has been with us since February as our new RIBA Part 2 Assistant!

Martina studied at the prestigious Welsh School of Architecture in Cardiff. We are excited to have her join us in the studio as she was showcased on Dezeen for her Bsc (Hons) design project, and more recently her MArch Thesis Design project was awarded Best Narrative, a real achievement.

A true creative, Martina brings some fantastic digital and hand-drawn illustration skills to the studio and is proving to be a great addition to our team.

Welcome aboard, Martina!

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