AR Design Studio

AR Design Studio Creative Architectural Studio founded by Andy Ramus

AR Design Studio is an award-winning RIBA certified contemporary architectural practice, based in Winchester, Hampshire, specialising in the delivery of elegant and imaginative modern new homes, extensions, renovations and multi-plot developments

Read this weeks blog for more information and images from our newly completed project Island Retreatardesignstudio.co.uk...
27/08/2026

Read this weeks blog for more information and images from our newly completed project Island Retreat

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We are pleased to announce AR Design Studio's latest project in Dorset - Island Retreat.This highly sustainable five bed...
26/08/2026

We are pleased to announce AR Design Studio's latest project in Dorset - Island Retreat.

This highly sustainable five bedroom retreat is conceived as a sanctuary for family and friends, a place where architecture, landscape and water come together to create a slower, more connected way of living.

AR Design Studio's architecture provides the framework. The water, landscape, changing light and people who inhabit it complete the picture.

The house is ultimately less about looking at nature than living with it.

To read more, visit our website - ardesignstudio.co.uk/island-retreat

Photography by Martin Gardner |
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A NEW ERA FOR PLANNING IN ENGLANDAugust 2026 has brought major changes to England’s planning system, with the new Nation...
24/08/2026

A NEW ERA FOR PLANNING IN ENGLAND

August 2026 has brought major changes to England’s planning system, with the new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) placing greater emphasis on:

🏡 More homes in sustainable, well-connected locations
🌳 New opportunities for suitable Green Belt development
📐 Higher-density, more efficient development
🌿 Changes to Biodiversity Net Gain
🏛️ Planning committee reform
📋 Faster, more consistent local plans

For landowners, developers and homeowners, this could mean sites previously considered too difficult or constrained may now be worth revisiting.

At AR Design Studio, we specialise in unlocking challenging sites and developing planning strategies for land with potential.

From Green Belt and rural sites to replacement dwellings and constrained plots, we’re happy to take an initial look at your site free of charge.

You may have a site with potential that you simply don’t know how to unlock.

Please get in touch
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Stripping back, Structure exposed, Vision loading. Our North Devon renovation is under way.
03/07/2026

Stripping back, Structure exposed, Vision loading.
Our North Devon renovation is under way.

Why Landscape Should Come First When Designing a New Home The most successful homes are not simply placed on a site, the...
02/07/2026

Why Landscape Should Come First When Designing a New Home

The most successful homes are not simply placed on a site, they are shaped by it.

Read this weeks blog

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SECRETS TO A HOME THAT FLOWS WELLA beautiful home isn’t just about how it looks, it’s about how it feels to live in ever...
29/06/2026

SECRETS TO A HOME THAT FLOWS WELL

A beautiful home isn’t just about how it looks, it’s about how it feels to live in every day.

Here are some of the key principles we consider when designing houses homes that flow effortlessly.

Design around daily life - Think about how you move through your home, not just how the rooms look on a floor plan.

Create Clear Connections - Spaces should naturally lead from one to the other without awkward bottlenecks or dead ends

Get the Layout Right - The relationship between kitchen, dining, loving and outdoor spaces can make a huge difference to function.

Maximise Natural Light - Well placed windows, roof lights and openings help spaces feel connected, open and inviting.

Balance Open Plan with Privacy - The best homes offer places to gather and places to retreat.

Don’t Forget Storage - A clutter free home always feels calmer and easier to navigate.

A well planned home can completely transform how tour home feels.
Let us help you achieve the best layout for you and the way you live.

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Read this weeks BlogWhat We Look for on a First Site VisitEvery exceptional home begins with a conversationLet's walk th...
12/06/2026

Read this weeks Blog

What We Look for on a First Site Visit

Every exceptional home begins with a conversation

Let's walk the site together

Get in touch to arrange an initial consultation and discover what's possible

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3 WAYS TO BRING MORE NATURAL LIGHT INTO YOUR HOMEA brighter home isn't always about adding bigger windows. Thoughtful de...
08/06/2026

3 WAYS TO BRING MORE NATURAL LIGHT INTO YOUR HOME

A brighter home isn't always about adding bigger windows. Thoughtful design can make a huge difference.

1. Look Up
Rooflights and roof lanterns can flood a space with daylight, even in the middle of the floor plan.

2. Let Light Travel
Opening up layouts or introducing internal glazing helps natural light reach deeper into your home.

3. Connect to the Garden
Large glazed doors and carefully positioned windows can blur the boundary between inside and out, making spaces feel brighter and bigger.

Sometimes the smallest design changes can have the biggest impact on how a home feels.

Thinking about extending or renovating? Let's explore what's possible.

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Conception, Construction, CompletionAn extension and refurbishment have transformed this 20th-century house into a spect...
29/05/2026

Conception, Construction, Completion

An extension and refurbishment have transformed this 20th-century house into a spectacular family home, a space thoughtfully tailored to our clients’ lifestyle and individuality.

By marrying old with new, our focus was to ensure every part of the home works seamlessly together, creating a timeless design that delivers both character and functionality.

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How Site Constraints Can Improve a DesignAt first glance, constraints can feel like compromises, barriers standing in th...
29/05/2026

How Site Constraints Can Improve a Design

At first glance, constraints can feel like compromises, barriers standing in the way of the “perfect” design.

But in architecture, constraints are rarely the enemy. In fact, they are often what make a project truly special.

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Calpe House 20 Little Minster Street
Winchester
SO239HB

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Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

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