News
May 2019
So much of what we specify these days are building product systems. This month we have been treated to some real craftsmanship at the West Wittering Cafe as Kingsley Roofing began the labour of love that is our traditional copper roof. With such a harsh environment, material choice is key to the longevity of a project and we have been fortunate to have the full support of our Client in specifying a traditional copper seamed... read more »
April 2019
This month has seen a flurry of activity around tenders for a number of schemes. Among others, the proposed new headquarters for MDL Marinas is set to begin in earnest this summer. In preparation for that, the strip-out has begun, unmasking what promises to be a transformational scheme. read more »
March 2019
As we continue to grow busier, we are delighted to welcome Ryan to our team. He has made a great start, showing a real passion for design and immediately fitting in. The image shows what could be a transformation of an existing 1980's chalet bungalow into a substantial high quality bespoke living space. read more »
February 2019
We are delighted to have received planning approval for our latest bespoke home, "House on the Hill", in Porchester. It is particularly exciting because it is not the traditional large scale, large budget self-build 'Grand Design' but rather a home designed for a private client with a realistic and realisable budget. At c.130sqm, the house steps down the Hill overlooking the Spinnaker Tower in the distance and provides a contemporary living space and two... read more »
January 2019
Happy New Year to all our clients and construction industry friends and colleagues. Back from the Christmas break, we are really excited to be cracking on with a number of recent commissions including a new private house expansion and an interesting development site sensitively located within the Lake District National Park. We are also now immersed in the construction phase of a fascinating scheme for the West Wittering Estate, delivering their new café - we are... read more »
December 2018
Drawing to the end of another exciting year, diversity of projects and enjoying the journey remains at the heart of our small Practice. We began work on another interesting refurbish and remodel scheme in Ocean Village for an old Client and look forward to a brisk pace completing the scheme for occupation in the middle of next year. Closing at lunchtime on 21 December we all enjoyed a good lunch and laugh at the... read more »
November 2018
November continues our busy autumn including new private homes commissions together with some exciting new higher profile projects waiting in the wings. In Bognor Regis, we are very pleased to see that the proposed 'returning student' residential scheme for Vahnea Marolda is is planning and receiving positive feedback from members of the public and the regional press. Follow this link to see more from the Bognor Regis Observer. Thank you to our friends at... read more »
October 2018
October continues to be a busy month with planning applications in on three major schemes including a scheme for more than 100 student study bedrooms for returning students in the heart of Bognor Regis, a housing scheme in West Sussex and a complicated infill site in Reading. read more »
Last of the Summer Wine
For all those who braved gale force winds, our thanks for making this year's "Last of the Summer Wine" gathering so much fun. If you couldn't make it this time around, the we very much hope you will be able join us next year. We all enjoyed the evening and hopefully there aren't too many sore heads this morning! read more »
August 2018
We are very excited to hear that Skyfall has been named as a finalist in the 'Custom & Self Build Project of the Year' category of the Structural Timber Awards. Needless the say that this has only been possible due to the innovative system designed, constructed and installed at high speed by Streif UK. The Streif system is a highly sustainable, Passivhaus standard German system build, delivered through the Streif UK team who... read more »