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We have put together a set of feasibility schemes for consideration for our offices in to residential refurb in Fleet, Hampshire. Our client has asked us to look at the first and second floors to option out the space in to residential apartments to release the potential. The course of action taken would be the value of 2 bedroom vs 1 bedroom apartments and the ratio split over the 2 floors and of course the all important square footage of each achievable.

We have given a few options…. Including a penthouse. 

We are delighted to have secured full planning permission for our extensions and internal alterations for our project in Shepperton, Surrey. We secured permission in 6 weeks flat as well, 2 weeks under the minimum period! Now on to the building regulations drawings.

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Once a project is out of the ground the works will accelerate at a very fast rate and our recent site visit proves just that! In a matter of weeks we are already up to roof level with the single-storey rear extension with joists in forming the large lantern rooflight that will engulf the new family / dining area. 

The 3 storey side extension is pushing ahead up to ceiling leave at ground floor, with all lintels and openings formed. 

The old roof has also been taken down, and internal boarding removed and this has exposed a stunning level of detail to the c1800 cottage - gorgeous! And the breakthrough form new in to existing continue to progress forward. 

A few progress pics below. 

We are delighted to have lodged a planning application for our project in Shepperton, Surrey. The scheme involves a re-calibration of a previous planning application made by another practice where it would simply not work. The revised scheme allows for a large open-plan kitchen and living area with new separate formal lounge with the old dining room being turned into back-up utility and WC space. Our client’s main priority was to ensure the kitchen and formal living areas opened up in to the garden with the use of large bi-folding doors, encapsulating the stunning views.

First floor a large double bedroom, dressing area and en-suite stepping up from a 3 to 4 double bedroom house. To add a bit of drama the new bedroom will be vaulted full height internally with a large Juliet-balcony for those summer months.

We like to think the scheme has been designed out to add some serious value both financially and with the increase of quality of life.

Works are progressing rather well at out project in Haslemere, West Sussex and it has been two weeks since our last visit. The interior has been fully stripped out and all first and second fix plumbing and electrics all removed safely. The foundations for the rear and side extensions have been dug and depth approved by building control. Brick and block to DPC level have been constructed, oversite hardcore and sand blinding over to take new flooring. Although not in a Radon Area the pragmatic view was taken to allow for an upgraded barrier anyhow to future-proof the extension.

A few pictures of progress below.

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ATELIER GUY ARCHITECTURE is delighted to have put forward to a scheme for consideration to a detached 4 bedroom property in Cobham, Surrey. The project involves extending to the rear with a two-storey extension to increase the existing kitchen in to a large family – dining area with new back-up utility spaces. With this a new bedroom being added to the first floor to make the dwelling in to a substantial 5 double bedroom dwelling. An internal re-configuration also allows for a second en-suite to a further double bedroom.

NEW APPOINTMENT : FLEET, HAMPSHIRE

We are absolutely delighted to have been appointed to convert an existing office block in to residential apartments in Fleet, Hampshire for our developer client. The current building is set over 3 floors with 3 shops floors to the ground floor and 4 large commercial office spaces above. This was a relatively easy decision for our client to have made given the current pandemic where people are simply not gong in to the office to work and more importantly it’s very easy to convert office space in to residential dwellings under current planning laws. It’s naturally a win-win situation!

We look forward to coming up with some ideas. 

We have made our 2nd site visit to our project in Haslemere after the Christmas and New year break and the contractor is continuing to rip out the existing shell ready to begin the new works. Considering the property is over 200 years old we are remarkably impressed at the condition of the timberwork and existing brickwork of the structure behind all the plasterboard. The saying is true – they don’t make them like they used to!

A few progress pictures below. 

We are delighted to have lodged a full plans application for alterations and extensions to this stunning dutch-style property in Farnham, Surrey. The property is set within the Green Belt zone and therefore had to be sensitive in terms of its size and bulk and to follow strict percentage increases relative to what has already been built before 1948. Our client is very pleased the results and the revised ground floor layout rationalises the use of the stunning garden with floor to ceiling glazing to the kitchen extension and gymnasium and entertainment areas around the outdoor pool with relocated double garage to the east side of the dwelling. The first floor allows for 6 superb double bedrooms with en-suites and makes use of the 2 staircases in the property fully!

Let's hope for a positive planning result. 

We have put together a first scheme for out stunning project in Windsor, Berkshire for consideration and it’s a complete turn-around on the existing layout. By extending to the rear of the dwelling with a new single-storey vaulted extension this has now become the main focal-point living room to maximise on those amazing countryside views. The old living room is now the kitchen-diner which too allows for uncompromised views and by setting the new extension further back creates a whole new space in the form of a courtyard which makes the interaction between the two spaces accelerate to the next level.

Let’s hope our client likes the first set of ideas!