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Shirland Mews Revisited
We recently revisited a residential project we completed in 2004 at Shirland Mews located in Maida Vale consisting of two single aspect mews houses. One of the houses was being refurbished and we assisted the contractor in advising on the original specification and design. It was a fascinating insight to see how the building had…
Transitioning to BIM – Case study: 2 Albion Grove, N16
In 2017 Mark Fairhurst Architects started the transition from the CAD based technology to the BIM methodology representing a completely new approach to building design and the creation of architecture documents. BIM (Building Information Modelling) is a design process based in the creation of a computer 3D model where all relevant information can be added,…
New Houses Near Completion in Croydon
Two houses located on Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon we designed and obtained planning permission for are nearing completion. The unusual back-lands site dated back to the 19th Century when an out-building was constructed for a large lodge. Following demolition of the lodge the surrounding land was developed with new residential houses leaving it isolated in a back lands…
Extension completed at Riversdale Road, London, N5
An existing Victorian terrace property with lower ground, ground and first floors was renovated and extended create a more flexible and practical living space, to improve the quality of the finishes and strengthen the visual relationship with the garden to the rear. The kitchen was relocated to the centre of the plan between the existing…
Hafer Road Site Visit SW11
The construction of the in-situ concrete frame has almost been completed. The preliminary form of various features, such as the courtyards, lightwells, first floor glazed bay windows and second floor projecting balconies, manifest themselves subtly leaving rooms for spectators’ imaginations.
New Build: Hafer Road Site Photo
A residential new build project is now on site! It comprises 4 maisonettes featured with internal courtyards and gardens and 12 no of apartments with characteristic balconies and terraces. Most of the sheet pilings are installed. Temp works and pops are on getting ready for more concrete pour! To find out more about the…
Koops Mills, Abbey Street, London, SE1
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Neckinger Mills (Koops Mill) soon to completion!
Some more features such as glass balustrades, planting and the glazed roof are yet to be installed… the project is coming in shape! To find out more about Neckinger Mills, click here »
New Build Residential Scheme Receives Planning Consent
We have recently received planning consent for a new build residential scheme consisting of two 1-bed duplex, one 1-bed and one 3-bed apartments in the Star Hill to Sun Pier Conservation Area, Chatham. The new build scheme was developed in conjunction with Chatham Council’s planning team on a vacant corner site in front of the…
Extension Appeal Allowed, 2-3 Duck Lane
The extension appeal for the existing planning permission for two 1,700 sq/ft houses in Soho has been allowed on 2nd July. The proposal creates an additional shear storey extension with internal mezzanine. The new houses will achieve Level 4 of the Code for Sustainable homes and include a new rear sloping skylight flanked with photovoltaic…