Atkinson Architects’ renovation of a historic house and water mill in Port Issac, Cornwall, is nearing completion, bringing together sensitive restoration, natural materials and contemporary design. The main house has been completely gutted to remove inappropriate hard cement renders, slabs and tar membranes that had contributed to significant damp and heat loss. The renovation uses
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Atkinson Architects are pleased to see construction and renovation works progressing well on site at Ash House near Dartmouth in South Devon. Residential Renovation and Extension in South Devon The project involves the full renovation of the main dwelling, a new courtyard extension, a new front colonnade, and associated landscape interventions. Works include fine woodwork
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Contemporary Passivhaus-inspired dwelling in Tamar Valley AONB Atkinson Architects recently completed a high-performance Passivhaus-inspired dwelling nestled within the Tamar Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) near Buckland Monachorum in Devon. This contemporary home features a mezzanine studio, separate workshop, garage, and extensively landscaped gardens, all designed with sustainability, energy efficiency, and ecological sensitivity in
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Atkinson Architects were delighted to be announced as winners of the LABC Awards in mid-August. Winner of the Construction Specialist of the Year – our Senior Architectural Technologist Dave Humphreys. This notable award focussed on his skill and experience balancing listed building sensitivities alongside the requirements of current Building Regulations. At times these are not
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Atkinson Architects are pleased to have three projects currently under construction across Devon to create a combined ‘live – work’ facility. Sites at Clayhidon, Cornworthy and Tavistock – finding viable future uses for Grade II Listed barns. All are designed to high environmental standards to be low-energy homes. The barns will be carefully restored using
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Atkinson Architects is delighted to have received listed building and planning approvals for the renovation of a Modernist landmark at the Dartington Estate. Full client go-ahead for the repair and renovation of a 1930’s iconic dwelling designed by Robert Hening – collaborator with William Lescaze, who between them created Hill House and the group of
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Atkinson Architects pursuit of the finest quality detailing seen here on some of our completed projects – for both new build and conservation repair. Working closely with specialist craftsmen and following Historic England technical guidance on how to work with traditional materials. Our hands-on approach means that our buildings improve with age and maximise lifespans.
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Atkinson Architects have several projects for new bespoke houses at different stages of the RIBA Plan of Work. Some at concept design and planning stage, others under construction on site. All our jobs have two underlying themes: Firstly, to create a contextual, contemporary dwelling suited to the South West climate throughout Devon and Cornwall. Wet,
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Atkinson Architects have recently secured planning approvals for new Eco-Friendly family homes in The Tamar Valley AONB (Calstock) and The South Devon AONB (Totnes). Both jobs are progressing towards construction in the Summer with private clients who are committed to minimising their carbon footprint and energy use. A core value is our approach to sustainable
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A selection of Atkinson Architects ongoing projects and completed buildings using timber. Structural frame design with various types of hardwood cladding to create contemporary architecture that sits well alongside historic buildings. The use of structural timber such as – oak, douglas fir and glu-lam frames, provides a low impact modern form of construction with great
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A selection of our recently completed projects focussing on different types of steps. Always a great design opportunity, ranging from contemporary, minimalist through to traditional joinery and metalwork. Whether they are external garden steps or internal staircase, our emphasis will always be on high-quality materials and exquisite detailing. The projects shown here include Plymouth limestone,
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From January 2021 Atkinson Architects will be progressing on-site with a number of existing properties that are listed buildings in Devon and Cornwall. We are carefully restoring and adding new contemporary architecture – these include a Scheduled Ancient Monument, lock-keepers cottage on the banks of the River Tavy, a farm in Launceston with medieval origins,
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