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”
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
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