EXPERIENCE BEAUTIFUL & SUSTAINABLE HOMES

Experience your home in a new way. So warm in winter that you barely need to put your heating on. And cool in summer so your living room doesn’t overheat. Your home is designed to be energy efficient, providing a comfortable and consistent indoor climate and improving daily comfort. 

In creating healthy homes; we prioritise natural materials for cleaner indoor quality. Your home is designed to connect with nature, integrating elements such as maximised natural light, and clever ways of gaining green space - this has been proven to improve mental health, reduce stress, and enhance overall happiness.

As an award-winning practice, we specialise in sustainable homes and believe that Sustainable-Luxury needn’t cost the earth. We have a carefully crafted design approach creating beautiful spaces with our clients at the heart of the process. Our homes maximise light, volume, and health through our finely-tuned Whole House Design Approach.

With our deep experience, we have a tried & tested process that gives a proven track record in delivering a high level of occupant comfort using very little energy for heating and cooling. We design for maximum occupant health and wellbeing while being kind to our planet.

As experts in refurbishing, retrofitting and enhancing existing properties to make them warmer in winter, cooler in summer, and more energy efficient generally including reducing energy bills, we use our bespoke in-house Whole House Retrofit Plan (WHRP) to guide homeowners on what measures are best to approach upgrading their homes.

A Whole House Retrofit Plan (WHRP) is a comprehensive strategy addressing key issues for building improvements and renovation including its fabric (walls, roof, floors), heating & ventilation, energy generation, and repairs.

Our Whole House Retrofit plan utilises our in-depth Surveying kit, including a thermal survey; and the outcome is bespoke WHRP that is tailored to the unique requirements of your home and how you use it. It also addresses the changes to your home over the years; its upgrades and extensions, window replacements, and repairs, to ensure a holistic approach to a better performing home.

Our rigorous WHRP gives homeowners the confidence to understand the key next steps they need to make, and with a phased approach where necessary. We make this process fun, visual, and easy to understand so you can be part of the decision-making process.

With expertise in Passivhaus and Retrofit design, we specialise in complex projects that achieve the highest energy efficiency standards, while drawing-out the uniqueness of each Grand Design. Beyond beauty, the spaces we design are thoughtful, joyful and connected. Health and well-being are maximised by our deep knowledge of regenerative materials and a bespoke approach to responding to each site. Our Whole House Design Approach / Whole House Retrofit Plan ensures that energy efficiency, low maintenance costs and increase in asset value are of top priority.

Our Interior Design service finishes off the design process, and with our extensive range of partner consultants, we often act as a one-stop-shop for our clients. So, sit back and relax, you’re in good hands.

THE DRIVE | We are working on a retrofit to an existing semi-detached home in Brent, London. This bespoke rear extension and full whole house retrofit has been designed to Passivhaus (Enerphit) standards and will include adopting a fabric-first approach as all walls, roofs, and floors will be newly insulated; incorporate an mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) for superior internal comfort, and will be fossil-fuel free (installing an air source heat pump (ASHP)). The refurbished homes is due for completion by the end of 2023.

We are thrilled to announce this project, an exclusive Grade II Listed building located in the prestigious area of Islington. This stunning building, steeped in history dating back to the 1840s, has seen multiple occupants come and go, leaving a legacy of extensions and renovations over the years. Our expert team has developed a Whole House Retrofit Plan, tailored to the needs of the discerning homeowner, which outlines the necessary sustainability upgrades to ensure ultimate comfort, health, and beauty in this exquisite home. The clients valued the finest in architectural design, detail and restoration.

THE TIMBER HOUSE | We are delighted to have completed the exquisite Timber House residential home, located in the exclusive area of Chislehurst, Kent. Our team undertook a complete restoration and improvement programme for our client, resulting in a stunning high-end living experience. We have re-organised the plan, introducing new light into the heart of the building and creating a spectacular double-height entrance way flooded with natural light, seamlessly connecting the first floor and entrance. The introduction of natural light has transformed the space, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere throughout the home. The rear of the house has been re-orientated to perfectly address the garden, with three distinct spaces flowing into each other, offering a place to cook, eat, and lounge in unparalleled luxury. This project met our clients brief who value exceptional design, attention to detail, and a high-end living experience.

Deep Retrofit of Conservation Area Property

We are thrilled to be on site with our exceptional clients, as they refurbish and retrofit their beautiful home set in the picturesque Essex countryside. This stunning property, an old vicarage, has undergone several extensions over the years. We have streamlined the plan and sections, introducing a light-flooded central connection between key spaces to enhance the flow of natural light throughout the home. Our expert team has seamlessly connected this space to the extensive garden surrounding the property, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. We have retained and celebrated the architectural heritage of the existing building, while introducing a modern twist that reflects the lifestyle of the family who resides here.

The ambitious clients have sought a sustainable home, so we are adopting a fabric-first approach and retaining the majority of the existing building to meet the LETI Exemplar sustainability targets. Parts of the building being demolished will be re-used elsewhere, ensuring the embodied carbon is kept as low as possible.

THE NESTLE | We are working on an exclusive new home nestled within a heavily constrained site in the prestigious location of St Albans. We worked closely with our client to design a home that not only meets but exceeds RIBA 2030 sustainability targets. Every detail of this home has been meticulously crafted, with windows strategically orientated to take full advantage of natural light, while maintaining privacy and exclusivity. We have carefully considered every aspect of this unique site, ensuring that the home is perfectly oriented to maximise light without overheating. Each space has been thoughtfully designed to maximise volume and create a luxurious, high-end living experience.