Planning Success For New Student Accommodation Block In Devizes
07/12/2023
- Residential - Planning Success - Student Accommodation - Design - Architecture -
Braeside outdoor education centre offers residential outdoor learning experiences for young people and adults. The facilities consist of the main house offering 60 beds in 15 bedrooms, 4 ground floor reception/classrooms and toilets and the office. There are also two ancillary accommodation buildings known as ‘The Beeches’ and ‘The Laurels’. There is a need to replace these buildings which are of a temporary nature and to build high-quality replacement accommodation which is of robust construction and highly energy-efficient. The proposed new building would be sited on the area currently occupied by The Laurels.
The architectural and landscape design of the project would be sympathetic in terms of character, scale, materials and detail. The new elements would respect the existing building and the setting of the site itself. The existing Arts & Crafts architectural style would be respected and reflected but, importantly not copied. It is important that the original building maintains its pre-eminent status and focus within the heart of the site, with new additions such as the proposed accommodation building appearing as respectful ‘attendants’.
This project represents an excellent opportunity to improve the educational facilities at Braeside by upgrading the amount, quality and type of accommodation that would be available for the various school and student groups. This important improvement will help to ensure that Braeside can remain viable and attractive as an educational asset to the town and district.
The proposed design utilises materials, details and architectural forms that are sympathetic and appropriate to the host building, (Braeside) and its context.
Read more here :
New student accomodation block approved for Devizes | The Wiltshire Gazette and Herald
Modern 4 Bedroom Property Transformed From A Dilapidated Bungalow
14/08/2023
- Residential - Construction Completion - Transformed Bungalow - Design -
Check Out this New Project from Mathewson Waters Architects:
Modern 4 Bedroom Property Transformed From A Dilapidated Bungalow
Architectural Extension and Remodelling of Existing Bungalow Property in ideal location in Hampshire.
Ideal Location In Hampshire | Exploring Permitted Development Options To The Full |Off-Site Timber Frame Construction.
For a client seeking land to construct a new home. Purchasing a dilapidated bungalow on a large plot in a countryside location near Silchester.to convert into their forever family home.
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Welcome Andrew Bray - New MWA Partner
11/04/2023
- New Partner - Experience - Bespoke Design - Our Practice -
Andrew joins Mathewson Waters in 2023 as a Partner, having previously worked in a consultancy role and successfully running his own practice for the past 5 years.
Andrew has over 20 years of experience delivering a diverse range of projects from conception through to completion, working both independently and as part of large and complex project teams. His experience includes residential, retail, commercial, healthcare, ecclesiastical and education as well as listed buildings.
Before establishing his own practice, Andrew worked alongside Adrian as a Senior Associate at Sutton Griffin Architects, where he helped deliver numerous projects throughout a 12 year period, including the Newbury Parkway mixed use development.
"I work closely with clients to develop their brief into bespoke, design-led solutions which are both pragmatic and creative. I have considerable experience administering projects in liaison with clients, end-users, contractors, community bodies, legislative authorties and fellow consultants. My extensive knowledge of technical and legislative frameworks ensures projects are progressed in a highly considered manner, whilst placing a strong emphasis on good quality design.”
Professional Qualifications: BA(Hons) Dip Arch Dip UD RIBA Chartered Architect, ARB
Replacement Dwelling With Partially Buried Basement
-In Construction-
27/01/2023
- Residential - Construction - AONB - Design -
Construction has started for amazing replacement new build family home taking full advantage of the sloping site with partially buried basement for the lower ground floor.
The existing property was a chalet bungalow thought to date originally from 1960’s. The bungalow sat in a large site sloping from East to West with a height difference across the site of approximately 8m. The ground floor level is around 4m below the road level. The site is within the Lacey Green and Loosley Row Settlement Boundary, Built up Area of the Greenbelt and Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is not within the local Conservation Area.
The Property was is in desperate need of refurbishment and offered a great opportunity for development with outstanding views across the valley.
Designed with
- Zinc finished pitched roofs - Sedum finished flat roof sections - Rendered stair tower and double storey living area - Triangular zinc dormers. - Punch windows hung from the roof.
More Updates to come soon with the Construction Process
Introducing The New
Mathewson Waters Architects Website.
20/12/2022
- Website - New Projects - Architecture - Design -
Here at Mathewson Waters Architects, we can help you with any scale of project, from completely new bespoke architecture to smaller home extensions, we turn unloved properties into welcoming homes for our clients that better suit their daily needs and wants. Remodelling projects to maximise on their unique potentials which can transform any house into a unique, bespoke home. As a practice we’ve been involved with many listed and period building projects. We understand the way in which old buildings should retain a sense of their history and integrity whilst creating comfortable, modern family homes for our clients. Architectural design projects we’ve undertaken on listed and period buildings include refurbishment and renovations, barn conversions, contemporary and more traditional extensions, and sympathetic linking structures to enable them to work better as homes.
Howard Waters a partner here at MWA has an MSc in the Conservation of Historic Buildings and many years’ experience of working on historic and listed buildings. Other members of the practice also have extensive experience working with clients, planners, building teams and crafts people on listed buildings. Aside from the residential projects MWA has been involved in designing many different commercial and community related projects for over 35 years. The practice has designed many different office spaces, including agricultural and listed building conversions. Our work has included a variety of different projects including but not limited to a rural sports and events hall, a number of local health centres, a nursery school in Hungerford, and a rehabilitation centre for injured jockeys in Lambourn.
The main practice office is located in the horse racing village of Lambourn in Berkshire, which gives us a unique insight into the day-to-day requirements of businesses involved in the equestrian industry. We’ve designed and remodelled new equestrian training yards and homes for many owners in Berkshire and Wiltshire. We’ve also designed large arena developments and worked on other diverse equine architecture projects in the South of England.
Founding partner Duncan Mathewson has many years’ experience designing, obtaining planning for, and managing equine architecture projects. Experience in designing and working on equestrian projects, including the stabling, arena, and visitor centre complex for World Horse Welfare in Somerset.
Take a look around and give us a call on 01488 73131 or email us at enquires@mw-architects.co.uk if you have any projects you want to discuss with us.