Tyn Y Ffynnon, Anglesey
We are really pleased to get planning approval on this rural property in Anglesey, North Wales. Thank you to Anglesey planning department for the swift processing! We are currently progressing the technical design and look forward to starting on site soon! Our Client purchased this small property and is transforming it to a great home with 3 bedrooms and a large open-plan living area. On this project we carried out a measured building survey and created a 3D model of the existing building before progressing the concept design, planning drawings and CGI Images. Please get in touch to discuss architectural services for your project!
Waterloo Road, Stockport
We are thrilled to present our visionary proposal for new residential apartments on Waterloo Road, nestled within the conservation area of Stockport. Our design harmoniously responds to the existing neighbouring buildings with an aim to elevate and enrich the local surroundings. The existing site, with its sloping green bank and two-story buildings, presents an incredible opportunity for redevelopment. The current structures will be demolished to create 46 stunning apartments. By carefully considering the massing and scale, we have ensured that our development seamlessly integrates into the existing fabric of Waterloo Road. The goal is to create a cohesive streetscape that respects the historical context while offering a fresh and contemporary vision for urban living. The addition of thoughtfully planned commercial spaces will further enrich the area, fostering economic growth and enhancing the convenience and accessibility of daily life for both residents and locals. Recognising the importance of green spaces in fostering a thriving community, our proposal includes a strong emphasis on enhancing the natural environment. We aim to improve the overall green space within and around the development, creating pockets of tranquillity for residents and the wider neighbourhood to enjoy. We have carefully considered communal spaces, such as rooftop gardens and shared facilities, to foster social connections among residents. We look forward to seeing this project progress further. Click here to download: Case Study – Hendrix House
Coronation Walks, Southport
Commercial to Residential Conversion: Conversion of a former night club into residential use in the heart of Southport. 16 new apartments above an existing bar Situated in the Southport conservation area the apartments have been fitted out to a high standard and furnished to form serviced accommodation. This development will provide a great environment and base from which to enjoy the attractions available in Southport. We took care in considering the alterations whilst addressing the acoustic and fire performance measures in the building with its new uses, including bespoke timber framed windows facing Coronation Walk. Key Services: We worked closely with the client, project manager, contractor and interior designer to help deliver this quality development. Click here to download: Case Study – Coronation Walks, Southport
New Street, Altrincham
Overview We’re pleased to announce that a new-build development for 15 apartments in Altrincham’s town centre is due to be completed this year. Designed and constructed using Structural Insulated Panels means that the building is more energy efficient and airtight than traditional methods of construction. SIPs The use of Structural Insulated Panels is a modern alternative to traditional construction methods such as brick and blockwork. Often abbreviated to SIPs, this method consists of manufactured panels that typically comprises of a rigid insulation core, sandwiched between two layers of Oriented Strand Board or OSB. Due to the fact that the panels are factory made, means that the construction process is much more accurate and quicker to erect on-site. Throughout the design process we worked closely with the SIPs manufacturer to ensure that the panels and overall design was fully coordinated. This consisted of us sending drawings back and forth until the design was finalised and put into production. Once installed on site, the timber frame structure was then clad in brickwork and moss-grey aluminium cladding to create a contemporary and stunning aesthetic. We’re really excited to be part of this project and look forward to seeing it finished. If you’ve got a project that you want us to look at then don’t hesitate to get in touch! Click here to download: Case Study – New Street, Altrincham
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”
Dromin Community House
Dromin Community House is a modular community housing block for young families; providing comfortable but basic accommodation with shared circulation. We worked in RIBA Stages 0-2 of the design, and began with a desk-top study of the site; assessing orientation, access, aesthetics and local history. We carried out a site analysis study to inform the design process. We adopted the latest recognised space standards and furniture requirements, allowing us to design and replicate a functional and efficient layout for the apartments. A shared circulation core and passivhaus principals were integrated into the design process; managing the south-facing orientation for solar gain and solar PV. Highly-insulated walls and recycled-glass cladding wrap the building to create an appealing and sustainable design. Upon research into the area of Westhoughton, it became apparent that due to supposed folklore the people of this area are known as ‘cowheads’. Our focus to maintain some local history within this new building led to the abstract optional cladding design shown.’ Please get in touch to discuss your project. Click here to download Dromin Community House.
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
The Lookout Point, Rhosneigr
Buju Architects was instructed to design 6 new holiday homes in the coastal village of Rhosneigr. Now four years later, construction nears completion. Consisting of a combination of 3 townhouses and 3 detached houses, each home is designed carefully to maximise sea views and sit comfortably in context. With just a short walk to the beachfront, it was quickly established early on that we wanted to take full advantage of these stunning coastal views. To achieve this, we decided to flip the floor layouts around and created an “upside-down home”. By positioning all of the bedrooms at ground level and the living spaces to the top floor meant that the amazing views could be fully appreciated from the high vaulted living spaces throughout the day. These views are also maximised by utilising large feature glazed gables each with their own spacious balconies. The feature gable on the detached houses were also carefully designed and specifically orientated at a 45-degree angle towards these views for maximum effect. A similar palette of materials was used as those of surrounding buildings and a strong design theme was created across the site. Local stone, cedar cladding and white render clad these fantastic properties. The density of development was carefully considered to allow enough space for access and amenity, whilst respecting local residents. Services: Buju Architects were appointed for RIBA Stages 1-6 as Architect and Principal Designer. From developing the concept design, through planning, tender and construction. Buju Architects coordinated the design process and managed correspondence with the local Council. “..Buju Architects produced three alternative schemes and once the preferred scheme had been chosen they very quickly produced several visualisation models which proved extremely helpful in view of the gradient and context of this development. Modelling at this early stage is often not provided and with a difficult site such as this can be vital in obtaining the correct interaction between buildings.” – Rockview Developments Download Case Study – The Lookout Point, Rhosneigr
Whispering Sands, Rhosneigr
Buju Architects worked with the Client to create a modern, autism-friendly holiday home in Rhosneigr. We presented several design options for the Client to choose from with varying budgets. Together we finalised a design that included an additional bedroom with an en-suite, an external entrance to a new wet room, a redesigned an existing bedroom and living area, and redesigned surrounding grounds. Additionally, we introduced new solar panels that sit flush with a new roof surface maintaining a clean modern finish. The extensive renovation and extension ensured the aesthetic of the property was significantly improved whilst meeting our Client’s brief. SERVICES PROVIDED For this project, Buju Architects provided architectural services through Stages 1-4 of the RIBA plan of works.