We are delighted to announce that our design for a hostel for the homeless in Hertfordshire has been granted Conditional Planning consent. It is located at The Elms, Redbourne Road in Hemel Hempstead. The decision ensures a much needed facility can go forward towards construction on a tight programme. We researched best practice by visiting other generally similar hostels. These were in Cambridge, Northhampton, Brixton and also the current scant

This design has been developed to a specific brief which we were involved with developing, and if approved , will provide 41 bedrooms for those in need. The accommodation is provided on a strict temporary basis , and the Council has a range of measures to asisst people back into ‘conventional life’, into jobs and private accommodation. The rooms are on upper levels, and the communal areas are mostly open

Simple, sustainable, good value, housing design.

Completed work now open to the public. Enhanced signage was part of the design The stripe colours have been derived from the Heritage building, into which this fit out has been inserted. Concealed low energy hand-driers and soap and water on sensor control. Lighting is low energy LED. Uncluttered surfaces, including the ceilings. Bespoke stylish gulleys and screens Innnovative automatic illuminated indicators, to help reduce queueing times

Work under Development in our studio

These new designs we prepared for the washroom areas of the station have large numbers of facilites in a small space. There are concealed energy saving driers and all water and soap supply is on sensor control. The lighting strategy is one of simplicity. Finishes needed to be extremely robust to deal with literally millions of users every year. The facility will be open 24 /7.

Building works completed, garden to be addressed This image shows the rear view before the works were done.

Away from the hustle and bustle of city life, the owners of this cottage look to their natural surroundings for inspiration and for a different kind of excitement. The refurbishment and extension of this listed building was undertaken partly to stabilise the structure. The design uses traditional materials including stone , slate and oak, to achieve a sympathetic match to the existing . There is a new wet-room with an

The images are of a completed extension to a listed cottage, designed and administered by Brunskill Design Architects