The practice was commissioned to design a new kitchen and dining area at the ground floor, which involved extensive remodeling, relocating the main entrance, and enhancing circulation throughout the home.
The property is a semi-detached house with a generous rear garden, and our goal was to create a space that felt open, functional, and connected to its surroundings. We developed a design that delivers a spacious, open-plan kitchen and dining area while carefully considering the flow between rooms and the relationship with the garden. Large openings and thoughtful glazing ensure natural light fills the interior and provide seamless visual and physical access to the outdoor space.
In addition to reorganizing the layout, the project involved upgrading materials, finishes, and joinery to create a cohesive and contemporary aesthetic. Strategic placement of storage, work surfaces, and seating enhances both usability and comfort, making the space ideal for daily living as well as entertaining.
The result is a carefully considered interior that meets the client’s brief while respecting the character of the existing home, successfully blending functional improvements with a strong sense of openness and connection to the garden.
This project presented a challenging brief to enhance the ground floor of an existing two-bedroom end-of-terrace house located within a conservation area. The client required additional space to improve day-to-day living without compromising the character of the property or its surroundings.
Our proposals focused on creating extra ground floor space by infilling the existing side access. Careful attention was given to the design’s relationship with the neighbouring property, ensuring the extension was sympathetic in scale, form, and materials. The result is a thoughtful, well-integrated addition that maximises usable space while respecting the home’s context within the conservation area.
The clients of this listed detached period property in the Surrey Hills approached the practice with a brief to refurbish and extend their home.
The project involved a series of carefully considered interventions to improve the layout on both the ground and first floors, restoring the proportions and coherence of the original spaces. A key focus was the creation of a new principal bedroom with an en-suite, replacing the existing arrangement, which had been altered over time and resulted in fragmented, inefficient use of space.
The proposals refine and reorganise the internal layouts through subtle additions and thoughtful interventions, enhancing circulation and functionality while respecting the character and heritage of the property. The result is a home that feels revitalised, with spaces restored to their intended scale and charm, while meeting the practical needs of modern living.
The practice was commissioned to design a new kitchen and dining area on the ground floor, alongside a new bedroom on the first floor.
Situated within a mid-terrace house, the project presented constraints for first-floor development, requiring a sensitive and carefully considered approach. On the ground floor, we created a spacious open-plan kitchen and dining area, incorporating a study zone to enhance flexibility and functionality. Large openings and thoughtful positioning of windows and doors ensure abundant natural light while reinforcing a visual and physical connection to the rear garden.
Upstairs, the new bedroom was designed to maximise space within the existing constraints, creating a comfortable and well-proportioned room that complements the overall layout of the home.
The interventions successfully addressed the client’s brief, improving both the flow and usability of the property. By combining practical solutions with a careful consideration of scale, light, and connection to the garden, the project transforms the mid-terrace house into a modern, versatile home while respecting its original character.
This developer-led project comprises seven new-build, two-bedroom flats situated less than a mile from Guildford town centre. Following a successful planning approval, the practice was commissioned to manage the construction phase, overseeing all aspects of the build to ensure the project was delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard.
The flats were designed to maximise light, space, and functionality, with careful attention to materials and detailing to create homes that are both practical and visually appealing. Throughout the construction process, we coordinated closely with contractors, consultants, and stakeholders, monitoring quality, resolving on-site challenges, and ensuring that the finished development fully reflected the approved design intent.
The project demonstrates a seamless integration of design excellence and effective construction management, delivering a collection of modern, well-considered homes in a highly desirable location.
This project involved the refurbishment of an existing office building to create seven new one-, two-, and three-bedroom flats. Located within a conservation area, the scheme required a sensitive architectural approach that respected the character and heritage of the original building while allowing the new flats to be comfortably accommodated within the existing structure.
The design carefully balanced the need for modern, functional living spaces with a thoughtful response to the building’s historic context. Through considered interventions, the project successfully transformed the former office into a cohesive residential development, enhancing both its usability and its contribution to the surrounding area.
This project involved the refurbishment and extension of an existing house, addressing a challenging client brief to create a more functional and visually cohesive home. The primary goal was to establish a generous open-plan kitchen and dining area, complemented by a series of carefully considered extensions.
On the ground floor, the design introduced a new orangery, study, and utility room, each integrated seamlessly with the existing structure to enhance circulation, natural light, and overall usability. A first-floor infill extension provided a new principal bedroom suite, improving spatial hierarchy and comfort while respecting the character of the original home.
Attention was given to material choices, proportions, and detailing to ensure each new intervention felt harmonious with the existing architecture. The result is a home that combines contemporary living requirements with a sensitive, refined approach to its original form, creating spaces that are both practical and uplifting.
This project involved the transformation of an existing wine shop into a contemporary retail unit, alongside the creation of two fully refurbished flats above. The site and building presented significant challenges, including a complex layout, an underutilised basement, and a rear storage building.
The basement was fully refurbished, improving its functionality and making better use of the available space. The rear storage building was sensitively extended and converted into a new three-bedroom detached house, carefully designed to sit harmoniously within the site while respecting the character of the surrounding context.
Throughout the project, attention was given to circulation, light, and materiality to ensure a cohesive relationship between the refurbished elements and the new construction. The resulting development successfully combines modern living and retail spaces with a thoughtful approach to an intricate site, delivering both functionality and a sense of architectural cohesion.
The practice was commissioned to design a single-storey extension for a detached three-bedroom house in Guildford, intended to accommodate the needs of a young family. An earlier proposal had explored extending the property to the side beyond the existing building line, while an alternative scheme considered a rear extension up to the boundary.
The final design delivers a modest yet highly functional extension, providing much-needed additional kitchen space and a new access point to the side garden. The solution enhances daily living while maintaining the character and proportions of the existing home.
An existing carpentry workshop was repurposed to accommodate a new flower shop and floral workshop, including a small café, office, kitchen, and toilet facilities. The design approach aimed to retain as much of the original structure as possible, preserving the character of the simple steel framework and rough-cast concrete flooring. Existing lantern rooflights were refurbished to maintain the historic fabric and bring natural light into the space.
A single dividing wall was introduced to create two distinct functional zones. The larger front area serves as the main flower shop and workshop, designed to host floral arrangement classes around a central table with surrounding storage units.
The smaller rear space accommodates the café and a retail area for cutting tools and gardening supplies. Toilet facilities are located at the far end of the building, while the office occupies a discreet position at the front, maintaining visibility and oversight of the shop.
The scheme successfully transforms the former workshop into a versatile, light-filled space that balances contemporary retail and workshop requirements with a respect for the building’s industrial character.
This project involved the internal refurbishment and single-storey extension of a 19th-century cottage on the edge of a conservation area in the Surrey Hills. The client’s brief sought to enlarge the kitchen and bathroom, while also creating a flexible additional space suitable as either a bedroom or home workspace.
Given the tight site constraints, the existing front courtyard represented the only viable option for expansion. A simple, single-storey flat-roof extension with a parapet was proposed, carefully designed to integrate seamlessly with the existing cottage while maximising light and usability within the new space.
The scheme balances functional improvements with a sensitive approach to the historic character of the property, enhancing daily living without compromising the charm and context of the original building.
The practice was commissioned to design a new extension to an existing family home in Surrey, addressing the clients’ desire for additional space and improved functionality for their young family. The project involved reconfiguring both the ground and first floors to create a more open, flexible layout.
The focal point of the scheme is a double-height kitchen and dining area, flooded with natural light through extensive rear bi-fold doors that reconnect the home with its garden. This central space not only enhances everyday living but also establishes a striking visual and spatial anchor within the house.
The extension carefully considers circulation and spatial relationships, linking the new kitchen and dining area seamlessly with existing living spaces, while the reworked first floor complements the double-height volume below. Materials were selected to harmonize with the existing property, with clean, contemporary finishes that maintain a sense of warmth and domesticity.
The result is a home that balances bold architectural intervention with sensitivity to its original character, delivering a family-focused environment that is both practical and visually compelling, while strengthening the connection between interior and exterior spaces.
A modest single-storey rear extension was designed for an existing property in Surrey to provide additional habitable space while maintaining generous natural light within the existing dining and living areas.
The extension features a timber-clad exterior and an expansive rooflight, allowing daylight to flood the new interior and create a bright, welcoming environment. The design carefully balances increased functionality with sensitivity to the existing home, enhancing both the usability and overall character of the property.
This project involved the internal refurbishment, a single-storey rear extension, and a loft conversion for a 1870s Victorian cottage overlooking the cricket green in Wonersh, Surrey.
The rear ground-floor extension creates a bright, open kitchen and dining area, with large bi-fold doors providing a seamless connection to the garden. A galley kitchen is enhanced by a long strip rooflight, filling the space with natural light and creating a well-lit work surface.
The loft conversion is accessed via a new spiral staircase, thoughtfully designed to maximise space while maintaining the character of the existing home. The overall scheme sensitively blends contemporary interventions with the historic fabric, improving both the functionality and flow of the cottage while respecting its heritage and charm.
