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Winter Performance of Heritage Restoration Projects in Devon

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Happy New Year from Atkinson Architects! Proper winter weather offers the perfect opportunity to see our heritage restoration and conservation projects in Devon performing exactly as they should, even under a blanket of snow. Winter conditions highlight the importance of high-quality insulation, skilled craftsmanship, and carefully detailed roofing, all of which are essential to keeping […]

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Modern Low Energy Home

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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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Modernism in Devon

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Atkinson Architects is pleased to be on-site with renovation works underway at 9 Warren Lane, The Dartington Estate. This project is part of an iconic series of dwellings designed by Lescaze and Henning for the Elmhirst family. The 1930s Modernist house will undergo significant renovation, along with the creation of a new studio. This has

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Oak Frame Dwelling

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Atkinson Architects recently completed oak frame barn set within Dartmoor National Park. Having been felled by storms during winter 2021, the English Oak was kept on site and salvaged by the farm estate owner. The timber was then seasoned for two years before being used as the main building structure by local carpenters. A massive

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New Low Energy Contemporary Houses

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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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Conservation Design & Energy Enhancements

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Atkinson Architects have recently completed this sensitive repair of a Grade II Listed farmhouse set within Dartmoor National Park. The project balances two very important aspects: Traditional techniques for scantle slate vertical wall cladding as protection from the rain. Contemporary techniques to improve thermal performance of old buildings through the use of a thick, insulated

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Contemporary Low Energy Homes in Devon AONB

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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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