Much celebration in the PJT Design studio this morning as we have achieved an ambitious planning approval for Suffolk clients for one of my most ambitious extension/remodel projects in recent years which is also amongst my favourites. The existing property is a small narrow cottage which is to be extended and remodelled to well over double its current size and…
Still on the remodel theme, here is another highly ambitious scheme i designed for clients in Oxfordshire in a AHLV (Area of High Landscape Value) so even more chuffed that we got planning fully approved at the end of last year.The clients have now been working with our good friends at Oakwrights in respect of the structural oak frame and…
Can't believe i have not been able to get to my blog since last September! This thing called work and now a nearly 2 year old daughter seem to get in the way... 2012 was a good year mainly with lots of projects coming on board and good planning permissions being obtained for clients old and new... I have seen a sharp…
What a result this one has been.....! but also, what a journey.I have been working with these clients for around a year now but they have been attempting to get planning on land within their garden for a number of years and unfortunately for them, this has been unsuccesful.The characteristics of the plot and their project are probably the most…
With the NEC Homebuilding and Renovating Show now behind us, we can reflect on the launch of Oakwrights by Design amongst other things....You would be amazed at the number of people who want to create an individual oak framed house but then look to commission an architect or designer who have no experience in this complex form of construction. I…
So, i finished my concept designs for the new farmhouse project in Lincolnshire yesterday afternoon and emailed them up to the client.I was very happy to receive an email from them last night with the best reaction a designer could wish for...... and i quote "Hi Pete, Absolutely love the design, well done! You have had fun designing this one!"The…
Had an email from some clients near Woodbridge, Suffolk whose oak frame delivery has started today.... needless to say they are very pleased and excited...Great photo thanks John and Sue... I will keep you updated over the coming weeks for this really great site for 2 houses we got planning permission for last yearPJT
I was pleasantly surprised when my copy of the April edition of H&R was delivered by the postie yesterday as it featured one of my projects with a full write up and professional shots.This was another joint project with my good friends at Oakwrights and was a replacement dwelling of traditional Cambridgeshire barn vernacular.We had some great clients on this…
I have just been chatting to the planning officer for this particular job and it looks like we are going to get this approved by the end of this month...This was a particularly tricky design set over a number of levels to maximise the natural slope of the site....Very pleased if we get this approved as this is due to…
I am pleased to report that Oakwrights have today uploaded a really good case study of a house i designed a few years ago which was always going to be special.Check it out at http://www.oakwrights.co.uk/oakwrights_hereford_case_study_stubblefield.aspxAbsolute quality self build and just goes to show how much heart, soul and passion goes into these projects by people who have never done it…
