Sugar House, Knutsford
Buju Architects were instructed to design a new five-bedroom house on this site which sits on a quiet residential road in Knutsford, Cheshire. This new build in Knutsford has been designed to meet the bespoke lifetime needs of our client and their family. The goal was to provide a home that is comfortable but also easily adapts to the clients’ changing needs over the next twenty years. To provide this flexibility, the ground floor meets the requirements of an accessible and adaptable dwelling according to Building Regulations Part M. At the rear of the house is a large living room and bathroom which can later be converted into a bedroom suite to accommodate members of the family with mobility issues. The main entrance of the home leads to a bright and airy hallway with a glazed crittal-style door leading into the open-plan living room which opens out to the wildlife-filled garden through floor-to ceiling doors. The first and second floors contain five bedrooms and three en-suites. All bedrooms have generous-sized windows for maximum natural light in the rooms as well as good ventilation. We aimed for a design in character with the neighbouring properties, so kept the materials traditional with red brick and stone sills contrasted against darker features such as the window frames, front door and fascia boards. This creates a really sharp design whilst not being overly modern. Since initial discussions with the client, a key aspiration for the home was energy efficiency, which we have achieved through the new high-quality and well-insulated construction. We really enjoyed creating this modern and sophisticated bespoke design for our clients and look forward to sharing photos once the build is completed. Please get in touch to discuss your project.
Compstall Road, Romiley
After working closely with the Local Authority, Buju Architects have achieved planning permission and completed the technical design for 2 x new-build three-storey homes. Situated on Compstall Road in Stockport, these beautiful examples of contemporary architecture have an exterior to impress and a spacious interior, perfect for families. The plot was separated to provide two detached 5-bed dwellings with ancillary car parking, open space and a new access from Compstall Road. ‘ We chose Buju Architects because after talking to the team, it was clear they are an innovative and dynamic company, with a good track record of developing creative and individualistic buildings of the style we envisaged for our project.’Client Quote We have enjoyed guiding our client from the initial concept stage, through planning and we are now progressing the construction stage of the project. The restrictions of the site required us to take a creative and considered approach, with the design of the buildings and landscaping directly influenced by the topography. As a result, there are some level changes in the internal spaces including a step down to a spacious, open-plan kitchen/dining area that leads into the sloping garden The design and massing of the homes have also been carefully designed to minimise impact on the neighbouring buildings. The form of the buildings maximises daylight and views over the valley Incorporating cantilevered zinc roofs creates stunning shaded areas for the entrances, and dramatic glazed gables feature in the vaulted master bedrooms. With glazing throughout, the result is a contemporary light-filled home. We have balanced these modern features with a mix of natural materials in keeping with the beautiful landscape. Sustainability is also at the heart of the design, with an EPC A-rated classification, low energy bills and low CO2 emissions. These energy-efficient homes will have a highly insulated timber frame construction, airtight build, heat recovery, air-source heat pumps and a solar PV system Please get in touch to discuss your project Click here to download Compstall Road, Romiley. Click here to download “144A Compstall Road – Floor Plans” Click here to download “144 Compstall Road – Floor Plans”
Bramhall Lane South, Stockport
A beautiful home extended and renovated in Bramhall, Stockport.Buju Architects worked with the Client to create a home that suits their needs. The brief was to design a new porch and double-storey rear extension to accommodate a new master bedroom and large living space overlooking the rear garden. We explored a few layout options in designing the new open-plan space, considering the flow, light and views in each zone. This space has become the hub of the house, a great entertaining space with large french doors. At first floor we extended the rear wall of the property and formed a new master bedroom with a vaulted ceiling and skylight, which brings in plenty of daylight throughout the day. Services ProvidedFor this project, Buju Architects provided architectural services through Stages 1-4 of the RIBA plan of works. Download Case Study – Bramhall Lane South
Delaford House, Worsley
We are excited to have recently submitted the planning application for this New-Build home in Worsley, Greater Manchester. Our key focus during the design process has been to create a stunning home for the Clients’ family, which also suits and enhances its quiet residential context. Since early discussions with the Client, the brief was to include an open-plan living space and five bedrooms. We gained a fuller picture of their needs through virtual meetings as well as a meeting on site, in which the importance of making the most of the wooded surroundings became clear. Through sharing example precedents with the client, we also came to a modern-traditional aesthetic. The positioning and footprint of the building is constrained to be in line with the street frontages, whilst leaving space for a large square garden at the rear. The conservative material palette was chosen to fit within the residential context, and the front elevation is defined by the Georgian bay windows, with stone detailing. Five well-sized bedrooms have been achieved through utilising the roof space. To keep in proportion with the neighbouring homes, this third floor is not noticeable from street view. The rear facade faces its own private garden, and large areas of glazing at ground floor allow a connection between the interior living space and the outdoors. To continue this principal in the upstairs spaces, one bedroom has a juliette balcony and another has its own wrap-around balcony, sat under the trees of the wooded boundary. Sheltered underneath this is a sociable outdoor kitchen with patio dining. A path from here leads to a seating space at the far end of the garden, which is positioned to make the most of the sun. Enhancing lives and exceeding expectations is always at the heart of our design process. With these high hopes, we look forward to the acceptance of our planning submission and to the construction of their new home! Download Case Study – Luxury Home, Worseley
Arthog Drive, Hale
Hale, Manchester is covered in period semi-detached properties. 16 Arthog Drive is no different. The client wanted a complete gut out and redesign of the property, with a house extension of the kitchen/lounge and an additional room on the first floor. Buju Architects developed the plans to account for their growing family, adding 2 additional bedrooms onto the property and this lovely kitchen/living room section at the rear of the house. The new rear extension allows light to flood in and create a warm, relaxing atmosphere any time of the year.
Canterbury Road, Hale
Buju Architects have completed a house extension in Hale. The design opens up the back of the house to create a generous open-plan living area, containing a kitchen, utility, dining area and snug. A new downstairs WC has also been introduced beneath the stairs off the hallway. The space contains lots of natural light, with floor to ceiling glass on the rear elevation and two contemporary roof lights. A modern interior design completes the look, with corian worktops, gloss units and shadow gap skirtings.
Wallgate, Wigan
Commercial to Residential Conversion: Creation of 5 apartments in the centre of Wigan within a listed Grade 2 former office building. Buju Architects were an integral part of the team to create these 1 and 2 bedroom apartments in this listed building in the centre of Wigan, close to local amenities and with a fabulous outlook around the church. We took care in designing the alterations, including addressing the acoustic and fire performance measures in the building for its new residential use. We retained the existing sash windows and building façade whilst altering the internal layout that optimises the amount of space in each apartment. Key Services: We worked closely with the client, structural engineer and contractor to help deliver this quality development. Click here to download: Case Study – Wallgate Wigan