The Practice was established in 1996 myself having completed my studies at Canterbury College of Art School of Architecture and Kingston University. Both courses gave strong focus to design, the need for quality & innovative design however coupled with sensitivity to site location and design appropriateness. I work in conjunction with a range of consultants tailoring each project carefully with t
he correct expertise. My particular architectural approach and experience also includes work within landscape architecture, the aim with projects is to take a holistic approach and consider all aspects - the external design, together with the surroundings and garden, links inside to outside, and to the final interior feel. I have also worked in Australia where i was inspired by the house architecture and how this focuses on the blend and connection between the outside and inside, a key element to the Practice's focus with the uniqueness to the Jersey environment all Islanders cherish. PLANNING PERMISSION
We have extensive experience in particular with projects in sensitive locations and the green zone where our combined skills of planning knowledge with unique architectural knowledge gives full consideration for a Project within the initial Preliminary consultation, and we ensure to achieve swift planning advice that gives every potential for a site and dwelling however realistic to the planning restrictions. With this we advise upfront at the preliminary stage of any hazards with these restrictions avoiding aborted fees and clients anticipations and hopes disappointed. We can confirm as a result of our approach complete excellence in result achieved with allbut 100% planning success on the 100+ projects we have worked on in the last 18 years. No project is too small, and we focus equally on the smallest interior detail or alteration with our valued partners and in-house expertise. HEALTHY HOUSE
As it's mainly House Architecture we do, i launched the 'healthy House' concept last September to give focus to eco and environmental issues for the home together with energy savings using renewable energies, the effects of good and bad design on wellbeing in the home (hence ' sick building syndrome') which can encompass such things as sufficient daylight to a room, house, views, interior decor, artificial lighting levels. Healthy House has its own page, and features regularily on these pages. COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATIONS
We run complimentary house consultations frequently during the year. This is a 30 minute Consultation preferably at the site or dwelling, and is followed up with an Information pack and bullet point list of points discussed for your consideration. We operate an open door policy of wanting to offer advice on any architectural issue, small or large, also including issues of other sites and applications effecting a home, and welcome any communication to offer no obligation advice. We are currently completing a new Website and will run a Blog page on this to which we would encourage people to sign up and read all our latest design and architecture thoughts and recommendations. HEALTHY HOUSE
please do join us on our sister Page Healthy House which covers the impact of design on health, ecological & environmental issues & one off Posts relating to health in the House
Jane Blakeley, Principal for JfA:Architects RIBA, Jersey
