Author: jamesbellarchitecture

Number of New Detatched Homes on the Rise

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News Article

There are more detached homes being built now than at the height of the property boom in 2007 according to figures released by The National House Building Council (NHBC).   With 38,113 new build properties of this type registered with it in 2014, it is the highest number recorded for any year since 2004. The NHBC’s registration figures are taken from builders who are responsible for around 80% of homes constructed in the UK.   The number of […]

Sketch Proposals drawn up to extend a Listed Thatched Barn in Cheshire

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Barn Conversions / Home Extensions & Alterations / Listed Buildings

The design creates a Two Storey House Extension that is linked to the historic thatched barn with a traditional style barn-like appearance with clay tile roof, oak frame and clad in stained black feather board with Cheshire brick plinth.  Internally the space will provide additional accommodation including 3 bedrooms and living areas.  The two buildings are joined together with a glass link that offers little intrusion on the history of the thatched barn

House Remodelling Design Complete

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Home Extensions & Alterations / House Remodelling

We have completed sketch designs to remodel an existing ground floor of a detached house in Prestbury.  Our brief was to look at the existing property and provide ideas to  improve the layout.  By removing a few walls and erecting steel beams to support the floors above we have been able to transform this space from 3 small cellular rooms to one large open plan kitchen/living and dining area for the whole family to enjoy.