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ARArchitecture

WHOWEARE

ARArchitectureisaninternationalarchitecturepracticebased inLondon,specialisinginhigh-endresidentialandheritage projects.

Foundedin2010,thecompanyworksonrefurbishmentsof historicbuildingsinconservationareas,contemporaryluxury homesandnewdevelopmentsinLondonandbeyond.

WeprovideafullarchitecturalserviceacrossallRIBAwork stages,fromfeasibilitystudiesandconceptdesigntostatutory approvalsandprojectmanagementduringconstruction.

In2019,weexpandedwithabranchinPortugal,offeringlocal designandconsultancyservicestointernationalclients.

Ourawardssofar:

Building&ConstructionReviewMagazine-Architectural ServicesCompanyoftheYear(2021)

ArchitectureMasterprize–HonorableMention(2020)

UKPropertyAwards-BestArchitectureSingleResidence London(2019)

Design&BuildAwardsbyBuildMagazine–MostInnovative ResidentialConcept(2019)

LondonConstructionAwards–Finalist(2015)

UKPropertyAwards-BestArchitectureSingleResidence London(2014)

EuropeanPropertyAwards-BestHotelArchitectureRussia (2014)

GreenPlanetArchitectsAward(2013)

Ouraffiliations:

WHATWEDO

ARArchitectureworksonabroadrangeofprojectsinthe residential,commercialandhospitalitysectors.

ThepracticeoffersfullarchitecturalservicethroughoutallRIBA workstages,fromfeasibilitystudiestostatutoryapprovalsand fromconceptdesigntoprojectmanagementduring construction,withstrongexpertiseinheritagebuildings.On manyprojectsweprovideLeadConsultantandInteriorDesign servicesaswell.

OurPortuguesebranch,togetherwithourlocalpartners,offers turn-keysolutionsfromaninvestmentopportunitytoa completedproject.

ArchitecturalDesign:

Onmostofourprojects,weprovidefullArchitectural servicethroughoutallRIBAworkstages,from inceptiontocompletion.

StatutoryConsents:

Wedealwithallstatutoryapprovalsandhave extensiveexpertiseinlistedbuildingsandprojectsin conservationareas.

LeadConsultantRole:

Atallstagesoftheproject,weactastheLead Consultant,coordinatingdesigninputoftheother membersofthedesignteam.

ConstructionStageServices: Ourworkdoesnotstopondesign–wegoonto overseetheprojectonsitetoensureitiscompletedas intendedandtothehighestquality(includingCArole ifrequired).

ProjectManagement: WecanhelptheClientprepareandmonitorthe projectprogramme,assesstherisks,reportonthe progressandassistinmitigationofproblems.

Consultancy: Wecanhelpassessconditionandpotentialofa property,adviseonlimitationsandhelpestimatethe project’sparametersanddevelopmentvalue.

InteriorDesign:

OfferingArchitectureandInteriorsasonepackage makesalotofsense,particularlywherethedesignis anintegralpartofaminimalistcontemporaryspace.

AtARArchitecture,webelieveincollaborationaboveallelse.We don’tsimplydesignprojects;weco-createthemwithourclients. Bylistening,understanding,andworkingcloselytogether,we transformideasintospacesthatsolvereal-worldchallenges.

Weembracecomplexity,butensurethateverysolutionremains clear,practical,andimpactful.

Ourfocusisn’tonfollowingtrends;it’saboutcraftingsomething meaningfulthatwillstandthetestoftime.Ifyou'reseekingmore thanjustadesignfirm—ifyou'relookingforatruepartnerto bringyourvisiontolife—

-we’rereadytomakethathappentogether

ARArchitectureisaRIBACharteredPractice.Inourworkwe adheretothehighestprofessionalstandardssetbothbythe RoyalInstituteofBritishArchitectsandtheArchitects’ RegistrationBoard.

Everyprojectisasdifferentasourclient’spersonalityandevery challengerequiresauniqueresponse.

Weenjoyworkingwithinphysical,budgetaryandcultural limitations,findingthatthemostinterestingcreativesolutions originatefromthemostchallengingconstraints..

BuildingInformationModelling(BIM)isusedonmostofour projectssince2013.

BuildingInformationModelling:

WithArchitectsandEngineersworkingonthesame 3Dparametricmodel,BIMenablesalevelofefficiency anddesigncoordinationunachievablewithtraditional 2Ddrawings.

Crucially,BIMgivesusabetterunderstandingofhow elementsoftheprojectworktogether.WithBIMwe canwalkthroughtheinternalandexternalspaces,see relationshipsbetweenmaterials,plantandstructure. Budgetsaremucheasiertoprepareandkeepon target.BIMallowsustodetectpotentialproblem areassothatwecanproduceacompetentschedule andspecificationforeachaspectoftheproject.

Despitethewide-spreadmisconception,wefoundthat BIMcanbeas(ifnotmore)efficientonthe refurbishmentsasonthenew-builds-provided informationisputinaccurately.Theinitialinvestment oftimeandmoneyatthestartwouldpaybackin reducedtimeandhigherreliabilityatthelaterstages oftheproject.

WeofferBIM-baseddesignservicesasstandard withoutanyincreasetoourfee.

Pleasebearinmindthatinordertofullybenefitfrom theBIMtechnology,wewouldneeda3Dlaser scanningofthebuildingratherthanatraditional2D measuredsurvey.

The3Dparametricmodelenablesustocontrolhow elementsoftheprojectworktogether

Wecanwalkthroughtheinternalandexternal spaces,seerelationshipsbetweenmaterials, plantandstructure

ALEXANDERRAKITA

(founder&director)

Award-winninginternationalarchitectwith30yearsof professionalexperience.

СharteredmemberofRIBA(RoyalInstituteofBritishArchitects), OA(OrdemdosArquitectos,Portugal)andRIAI(RoyalInstitute oftheArchitectsofIreland),registeredwithARB(UKArchitects’ RegistrationBoard).

StudiedarchitectureinMoscow,ParisandDublin,workedin Russia,IrelandandtheMiddleEastbeforestartingAR ArchitectureinLondonin2010.

Hobbies:sailing,scuba-diving,skiing,hiking

Keyprojects priortoARArchitecture:

CanaryWharfCrossrail Station(London,UK)–AdamsonAssociates,2011

KingAbdullahSportCity (SaudiArabia)–Arup Associates,2010

CityofNavan/CoMeath CivicOffices(Navan,Ireland) –MOLA,2009

CeanntStationUrbanQuarter(Galway,Ireland)–MOLA,20072009

DublinAirportTerminal1Extension(Dublin,Ireland)–MOLA, 2006-2009

InternationalCongressCentre(Rostov-on-Don,Russia)–MOLA, 2005-2010

PlanetaRetailCentre(Krasnoyarsk,Russia)–MOLA,2005-2006

CloverPlazamixed-usecentre(Kaliningrad,Russia)–MOLA, 2005-2006

MosfilmovskayaStreethigh-riseresidentialcomplex(Moscow, Russia)–SergeySkuratovArchitects,2004

MoscowTheatreforYoungSpectator(Moscow,Russia)–PNKB, 1998-1999

FineArtsMuseum(Surgut,Russia)–PNKB,1995-1998

Everyonewantsaspacetorelax,wheretheycanfeelathome andbeinharmonywiththeirsurroundings.

AtARArchitecturewedelightinhelpingtocreatedream propertiesforprivateclientsanddevelopersalike,andseethe successofourresidentialprojectsascentraltoourbusiness.

Ourcreativeethos,progressiveapproachandgenuineloveof ourworkhasresultedinaproventrackrecordofhappyclients andsignificantawards.

Workinginclosecollaborationwithourclientsenablesusto realisetheirvision,devisingcleversolutionstominimisethe limitationsofbudgetorplanningrestrictions.

Wecanassembleateamofreputableprofessionalconsultants andleadittoproducethehighest-qualityfinishedproduct.

Ourpreviousschemesinclude:

Contemporaryhouses

Residentialdevelopments

Extensions

Loft/basementconversions

Periodrefurbishments

Manyofthecompletedprojectsareinlistedbuildingsor conservationareas.Werelishthechallengeofobtainingconsents fortheseschemesandprideourselvesonproducingdesigns whicharesensitivetotheirhistoricalenvironment.

RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS

Hi-endcomprehensiverefurbishmentofaGradeIIlistedbuilding inaconservationareatocreateanelegantandrelaxedLondon homeforahigh-net-worthBritishfamily.

ARArchitecturewasactingastheArchitectandtheInterior Designer.

Amongothersensibleimprovementstothiswell-preserved historicbuilding,weconsideredre-buildingtheexisting awkwardlyshapedmodernrearextensiontocreateacoherent kitchen/diningspacevisuallyconnectedwiththegarden.

KENSINGTON,LONDON,UK

Dates Status

Collaborators

Design2022, Construction2022-23

Completed

524sq.m

Confidential Private

ConcepttoCompletion

StructuresLab–structure

HeritageEnergyandBuildingServices

Consultancy–MEP

LoyalDesign&Built–maincontractor

FullrefurbishmentofaGradeIIlistedbuildinginCentralLondon. Onthishi-endprojectforademandinginternationalclient,we actedastheArchitectandtheLeadConsultant,collaboratingwith arenownedInteriorDesignerandcoordinatingahigh-profile multidisciplinaryprofessionalteam.

ThebuildingwaslaserscannedandmodelledinRevittohighlevel ofdetail.

Severalsuccessiveplanningapplicationsweremade,andwe workedcloselywiththeRoyalBoroughofKensingtonandChelsea toobtainpermissionsforallaspectsoftheproject.

KENSINGTON,LONDON,UK

Design2018-2019

ConcepttoCompletion

DmitryVelikovskyStudio–interiordesign MetrixSolutions–MEP HigginsonGrey–maincontractor

Hi-endrefurbishmentofalate17thcenturyGradeIIlisted buildingmetersawayfromStJames’sPalace,PallMallandthe RitzHotel.

ARArchitectureactedastheArchitect,InteriorDesigner,Lead ConsultantandContractAdministrator.

Inthecourseoftheproject,wehadtodealwithmultipleissues arisingfromthefrailconditionofthebuilding.Thewhole structureneededtobereinforcedinasensiblewaywithout compromisingthehistoricfabric.Listedbuildingconsentshadto beobtainedfromWestminsterCityCouncilforallalterations.

STJAMES’S,LONDON,UK

Dates Status

Collaborators

Design2018-2019

Construction2019-2020

Completed

300sq.m

£1.8m

Private

ConcepttoCompletion

ConceptConsultancy–structure

Stiles&Co–QS

ImperialElite–maincontractor

LuxuryinfilldevelopmenttoreplaceaformerpubinCentral London

Thishi-endsinglefamilydwellingjustroundthecornerfrom Harrodsboastsatwo-levelbasement,5bedrooms,alift,aspa andahomecinema.Themainfaçade,featuringtheretainedpub frontandatraditionallylookingmansard,blendsintothe conservationarea;therearofthebuildingismorecontemporary withlargeslidingglasspanelsandroofterraces.

KNIGHTSBRIDGE,LONDON,UK

Design2015-2016

Construction2016-2017

Completed 460sq.m

£3m

GrandLaneDevelopments

ConcepttoCompletion (Design&Build)

LawsonRobb–interiordesign CTP–structure HoareLee–MEP Lichfields–planning LeslieClark–projectmanagement K&K–maincontractor

UKPropertyAwards2019-2020

FAIRHOLTSTREETHOUSE

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Ultrahi-endrefurbishmentofaGradeII*listedbuildingfora Forbes-listedinternationalclient.

Oneofourfirstmajorcommissions,thisprojectwasalsothefirst onewedidentirelyinBIM.

WeactedastheArchitectandtheLeadConsultant,managedthe high-profiledesignteamanddealtwiththestatutoryapprovalsby WestminsterCitycouncilandGrosvenorEstates.

Forthecourtyardinthemiddleoftheproperty,wedevelopeda uniqueslidingall-glassroof.

BELGRAVIA,LONDON,UK

Design2013-2015

Construction2015-2017

Completed

1,200sq.m

£14.5m

Private

ConcepttoConstruction

Collaborators

HBA,ArchFlorence,CarlisleDesignStudio–interiordesign

ElliottWood–structure

Ramboll,CooperHomewood–MEP Gardiner&Theobald–projectmanagement,QS, CA

Trombe–bespokeglassstructures

ISG–maincontractor

Refurbishmentandamalgamationoftwoflatsintooneluxury apartmentspreadacrossthefirstfloorsoffourGradeIIlisted buildings.

Onthisproject,weactedastheArchitect,LeadConsultantand ContractAdministrator,andcollaboratedwiththeinterior designersspecialisedonthemostluxurioussuper-boats.

BELGRAVIA,LONDON,UK

Oneofthemanyunusualfeaturesofthisprojectwasintegration ofamuseum-levelhumiditycontrolintotheairconditioning systemtoprovidespecificclimateconditionsfortheOwner’sart collection. Dates

Design2014-2016

Construction2016-2021

Completed

260sq.m

£3.6m

Private

ConcepttoCompletion

TerenceDinsdaleDesign–interiordesign ElliottWood–structure

CooperHomewood,BlairThompson-MEP

ICM–IT/AV

BespokeConcepts–maincontractor(phaseI) Lansgrove–maincontractor(phaseII)

Hi-endrefurbishmentandextensionofaVictorianterraced propertyinaconservationarea.

ARArchitectureactedastheArchitect,InteriorDesigner,Lead ConsultantandContractAdministrator.

Thealterationsincludeanewbasementunderthewholehouse, aninfillsideextensionandaroofextension.Allbuildingsystems havebeenupgradedtothehighestmodernstandards.

FULHAM,LONDON,UK

Dates

Status

Size

Budget

Client

Stages

Collaborators

Design2018-2020

Construction2020-2022

Completed

320sq.m

£2.5m

Private

ConcepttoCompletion

PeterDann–structure

CuddBentley-MEP

MarshallKenny–QS

GoldsmithPartnership–partywalls

PremierBuildingDesign–maincontractor

FullrefurbishmentofaGradeIIlistedbuilding,includingthe replacementofrearextensions.

Wetookovertheprojectfromanotherteamwhohadspenttwo yearsunsuccessfullytryingtogettheproposalsapprovedwith RBKC.Workingcloselywiththeofficers,weproposed replacementrearextensionsthatmettheclient’saspirations whilebeingmoreinkeepingwiththehostbuildingandthelisted terracethantheexistingones.Thefootprint,height,andinternal areaofthenewextensionswillcreateamoreusableinternal spaceforthedwellingandrationalisetherearelevation.Theform willrecreatetherhythmofadjacentpropertiesandtakeitscues fromthemassingandformsofotherhousesinthelistedterrace.

KENSINGTON,LONDON,UK

Design2023-2024

ConcepttoConstruction

MalievISchafer–interiordesign StructuresLab–structure Consolux–MEP MVHC-Heritage

ELLERKERGARDENSHOUSE

High-endrefurbishmentofathree-storeyunlistedmid-terrace house,recognisedasa"localbuildingofmerit,"inaconservation area.

Inthiscarefulinterventionforasophisticatedandhighly demandingclient,werevisedthelayoutsandreplacedtherear extensiontoimprovetheflowofspaces,whilepreservingthe characteranddetailsoftheelegantperiodproperty.

RICHMOND,LONDON,UK

Dates

Status

Size

Budget

Client

Stages

Design2022-2024

Construction2024-2025

Onsite

248sq.m

£0.8m

Private

ConcepttoConstruction

4YouResidential–Maincontractor <residential>

Collaborators

GOLFSIMULATORHOUSE&PADELCOURT

Cutting-edgecontemporarynewdwellingonthegroundsofa largecountryhouseinLondon’sGreenBelt.

ThebuildingwillbeusedinconjunctionwiththeadjacentPadel courttoentertainandaccommodatetheOwner’sguests.Itwill comprisetwobedroomssharingabathroom,alargeopen-plan living/diningareaandagolfsimulator.

ThehousehasbeendesignedasanRCshellinsulatedfrominside toexposethetextureofbareconcreteandcantileveredabove theslopingterraintominimiseitsimpactontherootsofthe surroundingtrees.Largeareasofslimlineglazingprovide uninterruptedviewsovertheChilternsAreaofOutstanding NaturalBeauty.

CHESHAM,BUCKINGHAMSHIRE,UK

Dates

Design2021-2022

Construction2024-2025

Construction

180sq.m

£0.8m

Private

ConcepttoCompletion

Collaborators

ConceptConsultancy–structure

Arbtech–ecology

Lichfields–planning

Bourne–MainContractor

Hi-endresidentialdevelopmentnexttoHighgateGolfClub–large privatevillawithadoublebasementandaswimmingpool.

ARArchitecturewasinvitedtocompletetheprojectstartedby anotherarchitect.Wethoroughlyreviewedandrevisedthe tenderdrawings,preparedacomprehensivepackageof constructioninformation,successfullydealtwithretrospective concernsraisedbyHaringeyCouncilandledtheprojectto completionoftheshell&corephase.

HAMPSTEAD,LONDON,UK

Dates

Status

Size

Budget

Client

Stages

Collaborators

Design2018-2021

Construction2019-2022

Shell&corecompleted

920sq.m

£4.5m

Privatedeveloper

DetailDesigntoConstruction

ArchitectsofInvention–concept

ConceptConsultancy–structure

SVMBuildingServicesDesign-MEP

Sterling–QS

ZephyrusConstruction–maincontractor

SHELDONAVENUEHOUSE

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Minimalistcontemporaryrefurbishmentofa3-bedroomformer councilhouseinNWLondonwithstrongemphasisonnatural materials.

ThenewDiningroomintheNorth-facingextensionwasdesigned asapavilionratherthananindoorspace:itsretractablewindows canbefullyopen,andtheraisedcornerofitslivinggreenrooflets inthelow-angleeveningsun.

Replacementofthestaircasedramaticallyincreaseddaylight penetration.Fromthesouth-facingKitchen/Breakfastarea,light enterstheLivingroomthroughafishtank.TheMastersuit receivesdirectsunlightfromtheroofterrace.

PRIMROSEHILL,LONDON,UK

Dates

Status

Design2012-2013

Construction2013-2014

Completed

178sq.m

£390k

Private

ConcepttoCompletion

PascoeInteriors–FF&E

UKPropertyAward2014-2015

PascoeInteriors–FF&E,procurement

QUICKSWOODHOUSE

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GLENMOREROADHOUSE

RefurbishmentandbasementextensionofaGroundfloorflatina convertedVictorianhouse.

Theexistingsmallcellarundertheflatwasexcavatedand extendedintoafullbasementlevel,resultinginathree-bedroom maisonettewithawow-factortwo-levelliving/diningspace.

Thefeelingofopennesswasachievedbyintroductionofadoubleheightspacefacingthereargarden.Thelatterwasexcavatedto stepdowntothelower-groundlevel.Thekitchenreceiveda4m longskylightaboveitsentirelength.Therearfaçade,featuringa double-heightslim-glazedopening,wasdesigneddeliberately subduedtomaintainthecharacterofthebuildingwhenviewed fromtheneighbouringproperties.

BELSIZEPARK,LONDON,UK

Dates

Design2016

Construction2017-2018

Completed

150sq.m

Budget

Client Stages

Collaborators

£600k

Privatedeveloper

ConcepttoCompletion

Symmetrys–structure GoldsmithPartnership–partywalls ImkoLondon–maincontractor

GLENMOREROADHOUSE

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RefurbishmentandrearextensionofamaisonetteinNorth-West London.

Thecoreelementoftheprojectisthetimber-framedredwoodcladdedcubicvolumewithasedumgreenroof-Japaneseartist’s studioaddedattherearofthehouse.Itstransparencyandalmost framelesspanoramicglazingmakethelandscapeandthesky partsoftheworkingenvironment,providingquietconcentration andcomfortoftheindoorsinthemiddleofthegarden.Duetoits Northaspect,theinteriordoesnotsufferfromglareor overheating.TheeveningsunisconveyedbytheWest-facing verticalskylighttothepavedpatiobetweentheextensionandthe boundary.

GOSPELOAK,LONDON,UK

Dates

Collaborators

Design2017-18 Construction2018 Completed

140sq.m

£200k

Private ConcepttoCompletion

AleurAssociates–structure PositiveProject2000–maincontractor

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New-builthi-endprivatevillatoreplacealocallylistedbuildingof meritinaconservationarea.

ActingastheArchitectandLeadConsultant,andworkingin collaborationwithastrongplanningconsultants’team,we securedapermissiontodemolishthe1930s’houseandbuilda newonewithaspaciousbasementtomatchthelifestyleofa high-profileinternationalclient.

STJOHN’SWOOD,LONDON,UK

Theplannersinsistedonaneo-Georgianvernaculartobetter blendthebuildingwiththecontext.Thestructuraldesigninvolved someinnovativesolutionsovercomingtheconstraintsimposedby theproximityofmajorprotectedtrees. Dates

Design2019-2021

Designcompleted

580sq.m

£3.8m

DmitryVelikovskyStudio–interiordesign

Lichfields-planning

PeterDann-structure

Consolux-MEP

RigoSpa–swimmingpool&spa

ThisprojectforanewcontemporaryprivatehouseinNorth Londonhasalongandeventfulhistory.

TheClient,adocumentaryfilmdirector,planstobuildadetached houseforhimselfinthereargardenofhislocallylistedconverted buildinginaconservationarea.Theproject’saestheticsreflects histasteandrespondstotheverytightbudget:minimalistic design,bareconcretewalls,exposedservices.Atthesametime, thenewhouseaimstoachievethehighestenvironmental credentialsandcomplywithlife-longhomesstandards.

Severaldesigniterationshavebeenproduced.Thefirstplanning applicationwasrejectedbythelocalcouncil;thenewcompletely re-workedversionisunderway.

WOODGREEN,LONDON,UK

Dates

2019Design&BuildAward–MostInnovative ResidentialConcept

RenovationandrefurbishmentofaperiodflatinWestLondon

Theclientengagedourservicestotransformthe1900s’ apartmentintoacontemporaryhomeforhisfamily.Theobjective wastoimprovethezoningandtheflowofspace,addadining room,aguestWCandanensuitebathroom.

Thecentralfeatureoftheprojectisamassivelook-throughfish tankwhichconveysdaylightintothewindowlessDiningroom. Therefurbishmentinvolvedsubstantialstructuralalterations. Multiplesteelbeamsupto6mlongwereinstalled;thelongest oneshadtobedeliveredthroughtemporaryopeningsinthe externalwall.

SOUTHKENSINGTON,LONDON,UK

LizaVorobyeva–interiordesign ConceptConsultancy-structure

Zero-energyprivatecountryhouseononeacreofland. TheprojectwasbuiltusingInsulatingConcreteFormwork(ICF) andcladinbrickslipstocomplywiththeconsentobtainedbythe previousowner,andfeaturedthelowestenergyconsumption alongwiththehighestcomfortandqualityoftheinternalspace.

Toreducethevisiblebulk,thelargebasementwithaswimming pool,spaandloungeareas,staffapartmentandthemainplant roomareconcealedbelowthegarden.Thesustainable engineeringsolutionsincludezonalheatrecovery,geothermal heatpumps,photovoltaicpanels,energystoring,rainwaterand greywaterharvesting.AllU-valuesmeetorexceedthePassive Houserequirements.

VIRGINIAWATER,SURREY,UK

Design2014

Construction2015-2016 Completed 900sq.m

£4m

Private DevelopedDesigntoCompletion

Collaborators

Innen–Interiordesign MalachyWalsh–MEP Coolgardens–landscapedesign

NETHERHALLGARDENAPARTMENTS

RenovationandextensionofaVictoriansemi-detachedbuilding convertedintothreelargeapartmentstoachieve7newunits.

Theproposalsincludedexcavationofthebasementandrebuildingoftheside/rearannextoincludeaone-bedroomduplex maisonetteatgroundandlowergroundfloorlevels.

Thenewsideunit,cladinCortensteel,willbeaccessedviathe undercroftsidepassage.Itwillhavethemainlivingareaatthe groundfloorlevelandaprivateterraceattherear.Theglazed wallandceilingalongtheboundaryvisuallykeepitsmassing consistentwiththeoldannex.Thetwonewbasementflatswillbe providedwiththeirownsteppedsunkengardensintheextended lightwells.

HAMPSTEAD,LONDON,UK

Dates

Design2017-2019

Planning

800sq.m 7apartments

£2.5m

Shevinvest

ConcepttoDevelopedDesign

Collaborators

CTP-structure MetricSolutions-MEP

Fullrefurbishmentandsubstantialextensionofa3-bedroomendof-terracehouselocatedwithinaconservationarea.

Theproposedalterationsaredesignedtomeettheneedsofthe newownersforcontemporarycityliving,whilealsoaddressing theircriticalneedtoaccommodatebothspouses'parentswhoare fleeingthewarinUkraine.

Themainchallenge–andasignificantconcernforthelocal authority–hasbeenalmostdoublingthesizeofthehouse withoutmakingitoverlydominantornegativelyaffectingthe livingconditionsofthesurroundingneighbours.Theproposed extensionshavebeencarefullydesignedtoaddressthese concernsandblendharmoniouslywiththelocalenvironment.

HAMMERSMITH,LONDON,UK

Dates

Hi-endresidentialdevelopmentof32apartmentsand6terraced housesintheGreenBelt,locatedwithinaGradeIIlistedhistoric estatedatingbacktothe11thcentury,nowusedasaGolfclub.

Theprojectsiteisintheformerwalledgardenadjacenttothe 16thcenturystatelymanorhouse.Wedeliberatelychosethe minimalistcontemporaryarchitecturallanguagewhichmatches thehistoricbuildingsinscale,qualityandmaterialswhile remainingrespectfulandsubdued.Greenroofsandcarefully designedlandscapeincreasesustainabilityandbiodiversity.

BROXBOURNE,HERTFORDSHIRE,UK

Carefulconsiderationwasgiventothespecificfeaturesofthe site:terrain,sunpath,views,overlooking,existingtreesand services. Dates

4,300sq.m 6houses,32flats

£9m

T.H.G.&C.C.

ConcepttoDevelopedDesign

MontaguEvans–planning ConsultCommunications–PR

XCO2-MEP

Ambiental-environmental MarkidesAssociates-transport LizLake–landscapedesign

Newdevelopmentcomprisedofsixtownhousesandanoffice blocksubdividableinto2-6units.

TheClientboughtthisformerpostofficedeliverydepotsitewith aplanningpermissionforaschemestyledtomatchthelocal vernacular.ARArchitecturewasappointedtodevelop constructiondrawingsanddischargeover30planningconditions attachedtothepermission.Inthecourseofourwork,wereworkedthelayoutsandsubmittedseveralapplicationsforthe amendments.

RICHMOND,LONDON,UK

Behindthetraditionalfaçades,thebuildingfeaturesnoveltimber frametechnologyandcomplieswiththehighestenvironmental standards. Dates Status

Design2021 Construction2022

Completed 1,070sq.m 6terracedhouses,2commercialunits

£2.4m

Antvic.Ltd.

TechnicalDesigntoCompletion (Design&Build)

Newdevelopmentcomprisedofrefurbishmentandextensionofa 19thcenturyhighstreetbuildingtoachieve12low-budgetflats. TheClientboughtthesitewithaplanningpermission.AR Architecturewascommissionedtoimprovethescheme,develop constructiondrawingsanddischargetheconditionsattachedto thepermission.Inthecourseofourwork,were-workedthe layouts,value-engineeredthematerials,amendedthefaçade detailstoaccommodatetheincreasedbuild-upswithinthe consenteddimensions,andsubmittedseveralapplicationsforthe changes.