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Architectural design projects across Essex

A selection of residential projects — each one shaped around the client's brief, the character of the property and the possibilities of the site.

Cottage Extension
Extension

Cottage Extension

Colchester, Essex

A complete renovation and extension of a derelict cottage, originally formed from two separate dwellings. The project focused on restoring the character of the existing cottage while creating a new open-plan kitchen and dining space, improving the flow and functionality of the home.

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Full Property Renovation
Full renovation

Full Property Renovation

North Fambridge, Essex

A complete renovation and transformation of a former cottage in North Fambridge, Essex. The project brought together a series of previous extensions, adding a new rear extension, front porch, loft conversion and self-contained annexe to create a more cohesive and functional family home.

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Replacement New Build
New Build

Replacement New Build

Bures Hamlet, Essex

A proposed four-bedroom replacement home in Bures Hamlet, Essex, designed to replace an existing bungalow on the site. The project explores how a substantially larger home can be introduced while responding to the character of the surrounding area, using traditional materials, pitched roofs and carefully considered proportions. Planning is currently underway.

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Loft Conversion
Conversion

Loft Conversion

Witham, Essex

A complete renovation and loft conversion transformed this vacant, dated bungalow into a modern four-bedroom home. The existing ground floor was reconfigured to create generous open-plan living spaces, while two additional bedrooms and a shower room were introduced within the loft — all achieved without removing the existing roof.

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Single Storey Rear Extension
extension

Single Storey Rear Extension

Chelmsford, Essex

A single-storey rear extension and internal renovation in Chelmsford, Essex, designed to create a larger open-plan kitchen and dining space for a growing family. The project also addressed a challenging junction with the existing garage, using a simple parapet detail to create a clean connection between the new extension and the existing property.

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7 Bed HMO
HMO Conversion

7 Bed HMO

Chelmsford, Essex

A major transformation of an existing three-bedroom property in central Chelmsford into a high-quality seven-bedroom Sui Generis HMO. Through a combination of single-storey and two-storey extensions, a loft conversion and extensive internal alterations, the available space was significantly increased and carefully reorganised for shared living.

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New Build Family Home
New Build

New Build Family Home

Wickford, Essex

An underused residential site was transformed by renovating and extending the existing bungalow while creating a new four-bedroom chalet-style home in place of redundant outbuildings. Two separate planning permissions were secured, with the new dwelling designed to make efficient use of a compact footprint. The completed home combines four bedrooms with a generous open-plan living space, creating a bright and practical family home alongside the improved original bungalow.

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Residential architectural design services across Essex — specialising in home extensions, loft conversions, new builds, planning applications and building regulations.

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