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Architectural services

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Bringing your vision to life

Building your own oak frame home is immensely satisfying. The sense of achievement gained is incredible. The pivotal element of this process is to have a well-considered Architectural design. We will work with you to make the best of your plot, gaining maximum effect from the resources available. We believe that quality time spent on your project will deliver the best design possible. Whatever style of home you are looking for, we will work with you to create a design you love.

Architectural process

Your step-by-step guide through the design process

Initial meeting - A member of our Architectural design team will arrange a meeting with you to discuss your needs and aspirations for your build.

Desktop study - This is a free study that researches the likelihood of gaining planning on your plot and helps determine the best planning strategy.

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Concept sketches - Concept sketches are produced by our team incorporating your wish-list, local planning requirements and your budget.

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Fee proposal - Your fee proposal includes the information we have gathered about your plot, concept sketches, planning stages and the fees associated with this.

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Planning process – From our initial research of your plot and, local planning knowledge we will submit a drawings package to achieve a positive planning result.

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Design development - During this stage we develop your initial concept sketches in to refined drawings that include plans, elevations, sections and site plans.

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Detailed design - This stage is when we create your Building Regulations package. This covers safety, durability, and integrity. Your detailed drawings will then be sent for approval.

Our architectural team

Learn more about the people who will make your dreams a reality

Lucy Langner

Architectural Design Office Coordinator

Helen Needham

Head of Architecture BA (Hons), PGDipArch, ARB, RIBA. DipMngt Architect

Jakki Cunningham

BA(hons) Architectural Designer

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Dan Reeves

RIBA Part II, MA Arch Architectural Assistant

Simon May

RIBA Part II, MA Arch Architectural Assistant

Harry Chapman-Eamer

Senior Architectural Technologist (BsC Hons)

Sam Grew

Architectural Technician, Certified Passive House Consultant

Jack Feighan

RIBA Part II MArch (Hons) Architectural Assistant

James Lovering

RIBA Part II MArch (Hons) Architectural Assistant

Daniel Rowley

RIBA Part II MArch (Hons) Architectural Assistant

Darren Blackwell

Regional Architectural Designer

John Williams

Regional Architectural Designer

Pete Tonks

Regional Architectural Designer

Andrew Hunter

Regional RIBA and RIAS Chartered Architect

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Craig Thomson

Regional Architectural Designer

Greville Thomas

BA(Hons)Arch, Regional Architectural Designer

Craig Alexander

Regional RIBA Chartered Architect

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Passivhaus design

Passivhaus design is the epitome of energy efficiency creating you an oak frame home that is highly sustainable and elegant.

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Planning permission

Planning permission ensures the design approval for your dream oak frame home, works in harmony with regulations and your wish list.

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Building Regulations

Building Regulations defines the safety, durability, and integrity as well as the structural stability and thermal performance of your oak frame build.

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A selection of our builds

Planning consent stories

Self-build

YEAR OF BUILD:2023

YEAR OF BUILD: 2023

A contemporary oak frame home in Somerset

Snuggled within a hidden Somerset valley, stands Hart Brook House in all its glory.

This is just a snapshot of homeowners Keith and Jane’s special self-build story – a testament to how timing is everything, and the beauty that can be born from a vision…

A contemporary oak frame home in Somerset

Snuggled within a hidden Somerset valley, stands Hart Brook House in all its glory.

This is just a snapshot of homeowners Keith and Jane’s special self-build story – a testament to how timing is everything, and the beauty that can be born from a vision…

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Custom build

YEAR OF BUILD: 2022

A single-storey custom build on an award-winning site

After months of unsuccessful house hunting, Caroline decided a blank canvas was the best solution. Taking on a custom build plot at Webbs meadow, she has created her perfect single-storey oak frame home…

A single-storey custom build on an award-winning site

Self-build

YEAR OF BUILD: 2022

A contemporary Scandi-style oak frame family home in Suffolk

Mr and Mrs L envisioned building a contemporary Scandinavian-style home. However, the question was: could they achieve their dream of incorporating a traditional green oak frame into its architectural design?

A contemporary Scandi-style oak frame family home in Suffolk

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Custom Build

YEAR OF BUILD: 2021

An oak frame custom build home to downsize to in Herefordshire

Wanting to be closer to their children, Simon and Karen’s move from West Sussex, turned into an enjoyable self-build journey on our Herefordshire custom build site Webbs Meadow.

An oak frame custom build home to downsize to in Herefordshire

Wanting to be closer to their children, Simon and Karen’s move from West Sussex, turned into an enjoyable self-build journey on our Herefordshire custom build site Webbs Meadow.

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Self-build

YEAR OF BUILD: 2019

A Woodhouse range and alpine-inspired oak frame home in Lincolnshire

Mark and Sarah Astall didn’t envisage how much life would change when buying a plot from a developer and close friend within hours of viewing the site, but that is what happens when you have a golf course as your neighbour.

As a first-time self-builder, Sarah’s passion for skiing and ski chalet interiors then steered the design of their stunning oak framed Lincolnshire home with an alpine ambience.

A Woodhouse range and alpine-inspired oak frame home in Lincolnshire

As a first-time self-builder, Sarah’s passion for skiing and ski chalet interiors then steered the design of their stunning oak framed Lincolnshire home with an alpine ambience.