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Extension and Loft Conversion in well connected location

Extension and Loft Conversion in well connected location

This is a typical smaller project, which hopefully will make a big difference to our clients. In this area, its worth maximising the space in your house. It can be tricky in a conservation area of course. Large new room with 4 rooflights is being created by the clever insertion of bespoke steelwork. Drainage is threaded into the available space. New brick arch is formed to match existing. The floor

Chert and Lias Stone Cottage

Chert and Lias Stone Cottage

This is the new oak truss waiting to be installed in the roof. The joints are pegged for a traditional approach to the design. The new walls are 600mm thick in order to have structurally stable stonework, and 100mm of insulation. Dressed Limestone cill pieces have been chosen to complement the Chert , which is the creamy coloured local stone which is being used. The stone choice is an exact

Ben’s blog

Ben’s blog

Hertfordshire family home site visit and sketch of staircase. I came to brunskilldesign for a weeks work experience during the summer holidays. Whilst here I visited two sites, completed a sketch which was shown to a client and much more. Throughout my time I got a real insight into the life of a architect and had a really great time.   Technical drawing of stair.  I enjoyed going out on site

Prestige Project Portfolio Article: Classic country house design meets modern living

Prestige Project Portfolio Article: Classic country house design meets modern living

Brunskill Architects are exhibiting this early study for sympathetic works to a classic property. Our ‘before and after’ images show the type of green oak framed addition that we feel will add valuable open plan living space to a home. The plan arrangement proposed connects the reception spaces into a large new areas of garden room. These will be triple and double glazed , with opening panels and blinds to

Country House in Delightful Historic Village: Permission for Alterations Achieved

Country House in Delightful Historic Village: Permission for Alterations Achieved

Permission has been granted by East Herts Council to make substantial alterations to this home. It is planned to look like the drawings attached here. There will be significant internal alterations which will make the house more energy efficient as well as enhancing the lives of the owners by making the spaces work better for them. Some spaces will be remodelled to make them more open or transparent. A double