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White Box Extension – One month on site

White Box Extension – One month on site

Development of a private house, a large interior space designed for the extension of the functionality of an impressive and large St. Albans Garden. Bespoke sliding- folding doors will open up this space completely to ancillary external spaces that will significantly increase living space whilst creating a connection to the outside. This is acheived via large windows that face out in three directions with a sky light over the centre of the room and

Approval achieved for new modern house on complex city site.

Approval achieved for new modern house on complex city site.

Planning permission for the complete remodelling of a 1980s bungalow has been granted. The existing  L-shaped bungalow will be converted into a two storey residence with alterations to the existing pool house. The brief from our clients was to produce a contemporary design with generous ground floor living space and a second storey to accommodate five bedrooms and three bathrooms from the existing bungalow which had a very divided plan

Our Philosophy

Brunskill Design Architects strives for the best architecture for current citizen needs. This is found through the creative process of listening to clients, and combining a grounded spatial philosophy of light, movement and connectedness with a sustainable approach to environment, economics and community. With a broad spectrum of design experience, the team at Brunskill has an understanding and passion for the making of buildings and places. We believe in generating

Power Upgrade!

Power Upgrade!

Planning permission has now been granted for a group of apartments designed by Brunskill Architects on a tight city centre corner site. This is a sensitive addition to, and refurbishment of, a disused electricity substation. The original building is locally listed and sits within a Conservation area. The design is arranged to sit well within the streetscape and to maximise space and light to the internal areas. It was important

Planning Permissions recently granted for Extension and Remodelling Projects

Planning Permissions recently granted for Extension and Remodelling Projects

Brunskill Design Architects have recently achieved Planning Permission for some more house extension and remodelling projects, one for a locally listed building. Projects A & B are illustrated which are both homes for busy families. They both involve improving the connection of the house to external areas. Key to Project A was to gain much needed kitchen and sitting room space. There was a preference to maximise views out at

Newsletter – autumn/winter 2010

Newsletter – autumn/winter 2010

  In this issue: Competition Success! Announced at the ‘Architect of the Year Awards, Brunskill Design were winners of the ‘Washroom of the Future’ competition … Projects: House remodelling & extension in the home counties Opinion on … Which way to go with Architectural Service? Please click on the Newsletter image (or here) to download the full news + views printable pdf (2.2mb).

Our Winning Washroom Design is currently on exhibition in the Business Design Centre, Islington

Our Winning Washroom Design is currently on exhibition in the Business Design Centre, Islington

Along with the other shortlisted entries, Brunskill Design’s winning entry to the Washroom of the Future Competition, organised by Dyson and Building Design is currently on exhibition in the Business Design Centre in Islington. There are many interesting and arresting designs, by many achitects and designers, on display. James Furse Roberts produced a beautiful open air washroom and Paul McAnerney created a sleek casing for airblade technology within their design. Our design concentrated on generation

Brunskill Design Architects winner of Building Design/ Dyson Airblade Competition

Brunskill Design Architects winner of Building Design/ Dyson Airblade Competition

Announced at this year’s Architect of the Year Awards, Brunskill Design were winners of the Airblade Competition held in August. Dyson teamed up with BD Magazine to run a competition looking for a radically different and creative design that is also practical as a washroom facility. Brunskill Architects Competiton winner – Image Emperor Vision.com Our submission was Intended for a heavily trafficked environment such as a station, airport or motorway service station.

Brunskill Design Shortlisted by Dyson!

Brunskill Design Shortlisted by Dyson!

Power of the People Brunskill Design are pleased to announce we have been shortlisted by Dyson and Building Design magazine for an ideas competition for Bathrooms. The winner will be announced in November at the Architect of the Year Awards.Our entry is about harnessing energy generated by people in washrooms. We focussed on washrooms with a high throughput and lots of cubicles. The key concept is an energy generating door hinge, which