New build homes
We design new build homes that respond carefully to their site, context, and long-term use. Each project is approached with an understanding that new homes must balance planning policy, architectural quality, and buildability from the outset.
A successful new build should feel considered and appropriate to its surroundings, with a clear relationship between form, layout, and how the home will be lived in.
Design
New build projects begin with a clear understanding of the site and its constraints.
We consider orientation, access, scale, massing, and the relationship to neighbouring properties to inform the overall form of the building. Internal layouts are developed alongside the external design to ensure spaces are well proportioned, practical, and naturally lit.
Material choices and detailing are considered early in the design process so the finished building feels coherent rather than assembled from separate decisions.
Planning
Planning plays a critical role in the success of any new build project.
We assess relevant national and local planning policy, site context, and potential constraints to establish what is achievable. Proposals are developed to respond clearly to planning considerations such as scale, appearance, neighbour impact, access, and landscape.
Where required, we prepare and manage planning applications with a clear strategy, aiming to reduce risk and uncertainty throughout the process.
Build
New build homes require careful coordination between design, structure, and construction.
Structural strategy, building regulations compliance, and construction methodology are considered alongside the architectural design to ensure proposals are practical and buildable. Attention is given to how the design will be delivered on site, helping to avoid unnecessary complexity during construction.
Clear, coordinated drawings support accurate pricing and a controlled build process.
Costs
The cost of a new build home depends on factors such as size, site conditions, complexity of design, and level of specification.
Early decisions around layout, structure, and materials can have a significant impact on overall cost. Establishing a clear brief and budget at the outset allows informed choices to be made as the design develops.
We provide clear, fixed fees for our design services and help clients understand how design decisions influence build costs.
A HOBBS ARC garden room provides flexible additional space while responding carefully to its setting.
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If you’re considering layout changes, a whole house refurbishment, extension or loft conversion, we’d be happy to discuss your project and next steps.
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