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Conservation Improvements Underway in Difficult Site.

Conservation Improvements Underway in Difficult Site.

We have just received Planning Permission to make alterations to this unused city centre office area. It will converted into some great apartments, with attractive interiors, probably to be sold. They are in a fantastic city centre location, would easily suit young or old professionals! This site has remained empty for quite a while. It is locally listed as well as being in a conservation area. Also the District Archaeologist

Newbuild Ground Broken

Newbuild Ground Broken

This project is underway on this project. The walls will be rendered, and the roof tiles are red concrete, with oak doors. Foundations are deep in some areas due to the proximity of large trees. The site previously contained a bungalow, built about 30 years ago.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year

All of us at Brunskill Design wish you a very happy new year and look forward to working with you all in 2012. We are very excited about projects nearing completion, projects being taken to the next stage and new projects that will make this year as fulfilling as the last. Happy New Year

Listed Building Consent and Planning permission

Listed Building Consent and Planning permission

Listed Building Consent and Planning permission has been obtained for this extension to a listed building in Uplyme, Devon. The form of the extension mimics the various styles used in its construction throughout the building’s history, up to the 1930s. Real slate and locally quarried stone will be used as well as thatch. Photovoltaic panels are integrated into the newest part. The new floor will be stone with underfloor heating.

Another project preparing for Christmas

Another project preparing for Christmas

Work on a significant rear extension to a large, four storey Victorian house with basement is heading for completion. The large, sculptural spaces created for open plan living are flooded with natural light. This design, coupled with the generous height and floor proportions has given us a spectacular result which the interior finishes help define and accentuate.  The external slab and brickwork are being finalised to tie the historic Victorian

Sprint for the finish

Sprint for the finish

As the project accelerates towards completion, the last rays of the winter sun produce some stunning light to highlight the form. Clean, crisp lines and pure geometries are illuminated as the pristine white volume becomes anchored by the milky pink stone slabs. The contrasting textures of stone and smooth render help to accentuate the horizontal elements. The modern lines extend beyond the space into the garden, with the BBQ, trellis

Pop Up Shop Competition – Recycled and Energy Generating Pavilion

Pop Up Shop Competition – Recycled and Energy Generating Pavilion

Following our success in The Dyson Competition last year, Brunskill Design Architects has entered an international architectural competition for a temporary ‘Pop Up Shop’, intended for seasonal, niche retail or advertising purposes. The competition had a fast turnaround with less than two weeks from start to finish and below is our proposed concept scheme. PoppingUp is a temporary sheltered space that can provide an environmentally friendly accommodation for niche retail, promotional events