The office is buzzing with excitement as one of our favourite projects has been featured in @25beautifulhomesmagazine !
Our focus for the 1960’s detached property in North Kent, was to improve the flow of the spaces and to have a better connection with the garden. The client also wanted to reinstate the mid-century feel of the house therefore many of the design decisions were influenced by that specific era.
Such a fantastic project and even better to see it in print!
A house transformation to enjoy. Taking a large and well-loved family home and turning it into an outstanding home which has better balance, real character and a spacious interior that flows and is filled with light.
📸Thanks to @MikeyReedPhoto for the professional photography.
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We take a great pride in exploring options that seem impossible, and making them happen for our clients.
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We love the drone updates from @browns.group ! The view from above really showcases the scale of this development. Don’t the overall shapes of the buildings and connections look fantastic from above?
We can’t wait to tell you more about the changes being made to this Arts and Crafts property in the Kent countryside.
More to come!
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Interior design choices are integral to the projects we deliver. We may not take responsibility for the interior design in every case but we work in close collaboration with client or consultant and we love to see the final professional photographs from completed projects. Hope you enjoy them too!
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If you buy, or live in a listed property, you will have heard rumours around how difficult it can be to make any changes to the property. Planning anxiety is real and a state of mind we're extremely familiar with!
💥 Myth
The planners make it almost impossible to alter a listed building.
💥 Truth
We've worked on many listed properties where we've successfully gained planning permission from the local planning department, often where others have previously failed. An in-depth knowledge of the system is key to success. Clear and regular communication along with careful consideration of the planning department's wishes is vital.
Here's a great example:
A Grade II listed property in a conservation area, namely The Vine area of Sevenoaks, a location of historic interest to the town and a prestigious location with many period houses. Planning permission was granted by Sevenoaks District Council for a contemporary glazed extension to the rear of the property, as shown in our drawings.
The design allowed us to take a previously underused part of the garden and create a new garden room. Our design responded sensitively to a number of level changes existing throughout the house. It created a seamless connection between house and garden, while preserving the character of this striking heritage building.
📌 If you own a listed property and would like our advice on whether you can extend or alter the building, we'd love to hear from you. Please call us on 01732 779 580 or email [email protected]
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These are such important stages. You can see the framework of this build is put in place from the ground up! Exciting update from our construction partners Browns Group.
🎬 Thanks for sharing your video @browns.group
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More acclaimed commercial work, and this one on our doorstep! 'Lime Tree Walk' in Sevenoaks was once a dilapidated warehouse building. It stood for many years in a poor state of repair and along with the development team we have been able to assist in its full refurbishment.
The workshop sits alongside other buildings that have also been refurbished, and it's clear when you walk down this street that there's a renewed energy in this once overlooked part of town.
@Lime.Tree.Work.Shop has now become a focal point for business within the town, providing a smart and versatile facility for co-working, ad-hoc meetings and events. It brings a smile every time we walk past it!
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When the opportunity arose to transform a 1930's cinema into residential apartments, OPEN architecture were excited about the challenge.
Carlton Cinema became 'Carlton Works' where the care taken over material choices and detailing delivers a premium aesthetic. This is evident not only in each apartment but also in communal areas. The penthouse, as you can see, makes a striking first impression.
The Frank Marshall Award with a 'Certificate of Commendation' and praise for the 'quality of design' from The Sevenoaks Society, who work hard to preserve the integrity of architecture in the town, was gratefully received.
If you're a developer seeking an experienced architects practice, who care about our client's wishes and the smallest details, please do get in touch: [email protected]
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⭐️ Great partnership with @mortimerconstruction
Easter is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a long weekend at home, entertain and catch up on much-needed rest. But it can be a bit of a squeeze! Eating round a slightly too small dining table can be fun but sleeping on the sofa or an air bed to accommodate extra guests, and waiting to use the bathroom - not so much!
When there's a long break like Christmas and Easter we find our phone starts ringing with requests for house extensions and we're here to listen to all your ideas.
Our back catalogue of extensions that we've worked on in Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells, London and beyond will give you all the extension inspiration you need to start thinking about your wish list.
When you're ready please do get in touch: email [email protected]
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Fearful you'll never get planning permission?
This couple were too.
Our in-depth knowledge of the planning system, combined with our technical skills and creative flair, means we can often design a solution that meets your needs 𝒂𝒏𝒅 satisfies the planners.
Curiously you'll find that there's something in us that relishes the challenge!
Can we help you navigate the complex planning landscape? Every successful project starts with a great customer relationship built on transparency, trust, shared ideas and a mutual excitement about your project. Please get in touch to book in an early conversation.
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We all love a Before and After. This one is dramatic!
Originally a garage with a dark storage space at first floor level, the addition of a clever extension on the side turned this building into a light and well-designed annexe. It's perfect for children to come home and visit, yet have their own space!
The black cladding and wide windows are a bold statement and yet we still allowed the building to retain much of it's original character.
Clients who make brave choices about how their home looks, inside and out, are a delight to design for. If you fit into the bold and brave client category, OPEN architecture could be your perfect match!
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