Buildings
Unique studios, extensions and buildings in Norfolk. Timber and straw bale buildings.
Timber House designed and built with balconies facing South, North, East and West
We designed and built this timber house in the early 2000's. We undertook every aspect of this project from planning application and all design work through to landscaping. We designed and manufactured many components, from the joinery to the door handles and the bathroom taps, to create a truly bespoke house. The building was advanced and high performing for its time; many aspects still in excess of modern regulation. It was highly commended for a green build award for its use of sustainable materials.
Music Studio built in the ruins of an old Postmill
We designed and constructed this award winning building. The brief was to build a music studio for a successful session musician.
We used a combination of green building techniques; straw bale, lime renders, cedar shingles, warm cell insulation.
Triple glazed windows and straw bale walls help contain sound.
Cedar shingles suited the conical shaped roof, following the continuous curve smoothly. It was finished with a copper cap.
We kept and repaired the four brick buttresses that remained from the old post mill. The combination of these and the irregular ceiling help to provide excellent acoustics.
Curved walls and splayed window reveals give the straw bale and lime walls an organic feel.
Woodland Lodges
We built these to supplement the accommodation for a highly regarded retreat and wedding venue in Norfolk. For further information go to
The walls are clad with Larch under clay pantile roofs
Restoration
In the renovation of this typical Norfolk cottage we brought it up to modern standards whilst conserving its charm and character. This required a knowledge of traditional building techniques, sourcing the appropriate reclaimed materials and an eye for the right proportions in the design process. We took this project from design, through planning to completion.
We found these reclaimed beams that had the perfect shape to build the oak staircase around.
We used a little known technique for insulating the walls using a hemp and lime render. This allows the walls to remain breathable ensuring the longevity of the building, and providing a comfortable environment. Avoiding modern insulating techniques allowed the walls to be shaped and textured as they were originally.
Extension
We built this architect designed contemporary extension in conjunction with the customer.
Constructed of timber with homegrown Larch cladding under a zinc roof and with walls highly insulated with Warmcell (recycled paper)
Garden Room
Here is a contemporary structure built within the walls of an Augustinian Priory founded around 1200 AD.
Having designed the building we worked closely with English Heritage and the Historic Buildings Officer for Norfolk County Council to
obtain consent for construction in this Scheduled Ancient Monument.
The original walls here enclose what was once the Refectory and date mainly from the 13th and 14th centuries
The building of this project took place in conjunction with a schedule of repairs to the surrounding walls and vaults that make up the wider Priory.
This won the Graham Allen Award, which celebrates best practice in building design and conservation across North Norfolk.
Green Pavilion. A contemporary Oak framed structure designed by architect Keith Reay.
Our role was to manage the project to completion once the framework was up.
The 8x8 metre building nestles in a wildflower meadow, and contains two bedrooms, a sleeping mezzanine, and an open living room/kitchen area.
