A Grade II Listed Wesleyan chapel located in south Northumberland had been previously converted into a dwelling in the 1980’s was in urgent need for a major, sympathetic interior fit out. Our client acquired the property with numerous visions and our initial role was to challenge the design brief and parameters of what could be achieved within the existing space.

Through the processes involved in the historical research the design was largely influenced by the original and natural use of the building – a large open chapel for refuse and worship. Paying homage to the original chapel, the design process, which included planning for Listed Building Consent, resulted in a space that was nearly entirely open with only one bedroom and shower room being completely private – the spaces in the entire house are in some way, connected to one another.

The end result is one that marries the true untouched and restored elements with interventions of the most modern fittings and finishes. We were employed to design every element of the scheme from bespoke fittings to selection of the finished materials and lighting. This is one of the most honest refurbishments providing ultimate luxury living.

The existing property of stone construction provided limited living accommodation in an inefficient layout for this young family. The property required both expansion but also a full interior series of alterations and refurbishment. After obtaining planning, the construction phase delivered an exciting and playful house with a sense of maturity through clever, bespoke design solutions for all occupants, of all ages.

The main focus was the new kitchen and dining space which filled with light through the incorporation of huge roof lights and glazed screens and doors to infiltrate into the adjacent hallway. There are a number of bespoke joinery designs all included as part of our full service for both architectural and interior design services.

Form what was a previously dark and compromised house evolved a light and comforting space that the family enjoy every aspect of. The design respected the original cottage style but included a fresh and clean approach.

33 Moorbank Road was a neglected dwelling, hidden from sight and adapted to cater for its elderly occupant prior to the client’s aquistion; the property required an investment of both time and detailing to achieve the clients aspirations.

Taking inspiration from our fashion designer client’s lifestyle the brief was based around Feng Shui, a Chinese philosophical system of harmonising people with their surroundings. The existing dwelling was to be re-modelled extensively and create a more open plan of living and light into all spaces.

The client also required a new studio in which they could create their own designs: separate, yet connected to the main house, it was to be a private but light filled space, which we achieved through a considered approach to the site and the orientation for light, as well as views back into the tranquil oriental inspired landscape.

Located a stone throw from one of our former offices, this Victorian terraced property was significantly short of kitchen and dining space. As a five-bedroom house over 3 storeys the existing kitchen was smaller than many modern one bedroom apartments. The original building and subsequent conversion for storage was disjointed, and the client required an new open plan kitchen and dining space, and a lot of clever, yet aesthetically pleasing storage.

The design comprised of a new space with large rooflights to maximise its northern aspect, and in opening the corner of the connection between new and old, we created a secluded and protected external space with corner bi fold doors.

Increasing the size of the downstairs living accommodation has provided the client with a space they now live out of. A circulation space now provides a calm reading space which also acts as a transition between the old and new, in which is a well-designed wall of doors which blend into the spaces interior atmosphere, behind which is a most important and fundamental storage system.

Barley Croft was an introduction for us to a new emerging developer in the North East, Gatsby Homes. The development was brought to us with planning and the client was seeking to alter the designs to reflect their own personal style. We were tasked with taking a standard layout and series of typical designs to become more individual and enhance the development, comprising 14 new homes on the western outskirts of Bedlington.

The proposals were for 2, 3 and 4 bedroom dwellings and acting as project architects, lead consultant and co-ordinating interior design we were to pay attention to detail that other larger volume house builders do not and also use quality materials. Our designs and interiors will provide the homeowners with stylish, individual properties comprising a modern and comfortable, crafted way of living.

Heralded as a ‘residential gem’ in the market town of Hexham, this exciting development will see the delivery of 8 luxury dwellings which we have taken from feasibility and concept designs and will see all the way through to completion on site.

Set behind Grade II Listed buildings, we adopted a sympathetic design approach for this infill site, set just below a woodland with a host of natural features for retention and incorporation into the bespoke scheme. The scheme will at completion provide new and exciting 4 and 5 bedroom family homes of high quality living on this excellent semi-rural site. The properties will be of stone, brick and slate externally to reflect the context and local palette but are designed with a more modern approach.

Having nurtured through the planning process, designing four bespoke housetypes to suit the site and its opportunities and constraints, we are also undertaking the full architectural and interior design services for the client. Our role extends beyond this in providing support to the developer and contractor during construction.

Set within the grounds of a substantial dwelling on the North side of the Tyne Valley, this new build detached dwelling was subject to a thorough design review process due to the steep topography of the site. It sits in its location, secluded by trees but maximising views several miles to the east and south down the Tyne Valley. The building was required to be subservient to its host and therefore was arranged over split levels, with a light filled glazed atrium circulation space connecting the accommodation areas.

Located in the conservation area of the village settlement, the palette of materials reflected high quality stone and timber cladding, with a more contemporary approach to the overall style and design.