6th January 2021
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GLA were invited by the charity Dementia Carers Count (DCC), to take part in a limited Competition for a new building - and a relatively new building Type - a Carers Centre for those looking after people living with Dementia. The new building brings together the Charity’s administration hub with 20 room Accommodation for those attending residential Courses, an Education Centre, Catering Facilities and Cafe.
The Site sits at the edge
11th August 2017
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A competition proposal for the design of a prototype development of family housing which has the potential to adapt as aspirations and needs of residents change.
Fourteen homes are grouped around a central public space which includes a children’s play space and seating area, creating a sense of place in the heart of the development.
The scale of the houses and the use of brick draws inspiration from and harmonises with the
10th August 2017
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This Listed Georgian house had been divided into flats and the project reunited the house as a single dwelling for a family.
A fully glazed addition at garden level and extended kitchen enlarged the family living areas with curved glass used to separate spaces but maintain a light environment.
The conservatory roof is set within an expressed steel frame which projects out from the house and reaches into the garden. The first
10th August 2017
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Additions, refurbishment and remodelling of an early C19th Rectory including internal re-planning, new extension and new fittings throughout. Earlier alterations were removed to re-establish some original arrangements within the house and new kitchen and bathrooms have been added
The complex Kent peg-tile roof was entirely relaid and insulated, with a new valley concealing Photovoltaic panels and new top floor study and balcony was formed.
The new glazed side addition provides a large
10th August 2017
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This is a simple house type which is based around modular construction and a frame which allows flexibility and choice of materials.
The Living Room is large and the arrangement allows an open plan arrangement if desired - making the living spaces feel even more open and generous.
The modular concept would allow off-site fabrication of bathrooms, stair and kitchen - and even facade elements.The frame these sit within could be concrete,
10th August 2017
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New residential development for Hammerson of affordable housing which creates a new pedestrian street leading to the redeveloped central Highcross Quarter and overlooks the All Saints neighbourhood,
The single aspect arrangement is addressed by exploiting depth within the west elevation and angling the facades of each apartment to give oblique views over the surrounding city. Perforated screens provide solar control with existing and new trees forming a natural screen along the
