On the Don

On the Don

On The Don

A unique approach to a bungalow extension, Penistone

Balanced on the edge of the valley, this bungalow extension transforms a modest stone cottage in this South Yorkshire conservation area. The design reorientates the building to take advantage of the marvelous views down the valley, capture the southern sun and really utilise this dramatically sloping site. Subtle earthy tones and shingle clad ‘tree house’ balconies nestle the building into its woodland setting. The scheme provides an open plan living area, kitchen/ diner and an additional 2 bedrooms, nearly tripling the size of the original dwelling but managing to remain modest and respectful to the bungalow by utilising the sloping site. And all this within a super insulated air tight fabric

Services

Sketch Design, Scheme Development, Building Regulations, Self Build

A Facelift

This project turned a modest stone cottage into something totally unique and contemporary, by adding a rear extension it changed the focus to the views of the river valley and by adding a porch it gave the building a street presence.

Sloping Site

A dramatically sloping site down to the river below posed problems in terms of foundations and access.

Two Faces

The rear of the building can be viewed from across the valley, the leaf green render and cedar clad balconies were designed to blend with the trees on the valleys sides

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Weavers Cottage

Weavers Cottage

Weavers Cottage

New build in a conservation area, Barnsley

This contemporary three bedroom home is located in a rural conservation area renowned for its fine examples of weaver’s cottages; it is the simplicity of construction, abundance of light and open-planning evident in these early twentieth century industrial cottages that has inspired this contemporary twenty first century home. Set over three levels it cleverly uses the steep river valley to appear modest in scale and is internally planned so the key spaces capture the sun, light and views. The building uses reclaimed stone from the foundation dig in gabion baskets as a cheap and sustainable method of lifting the house up the slope.

Services

Sketch Designs, Scheme Development, Building Regulations, Self Build

Project Feature

The open plan vaulted roof structure was inspired by steel trusses often found in early 20th century industrial buildings; the use of steel angle to form the truss was economical and yet effective, a nod to the industrial heritage that inspired this house.

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Ivy Farm Extension

Ivy Farm Extension

Ivy Farm

A contemporary conservatory, Doncaster

A contemporary conservatory maybe; several solutions were explored that would complement the original house yet create something a little bit different. A leaf coloured render and glass combine to set the extension into its countryside setting. DSA will consider the internals of even the smallest projects.

Services

Sketch Designs, Scheme Development, Building Regulations, Tender, Contract Administration

Glazing

High specification aluminium bi fold doors and roof glazing.

Interior

Interior design of shelving and radiator

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Broad Close Farm

Broad Close Farm

Broad Close Farm

Agricultural workers dwelling, Barnsley

Many will not even notice that a new dwelling has sprung up within the South Yorkshire green belt, so well does this agricultural workers dwelling sit within its surroundings. A contemporary interpretation of the very same agricultural barns that now form its backdrop; the low pitched roof, high level timber cladding and podium of sandstone are detailed in such a way that when viewed from a distance it is unnoticeable among the myriad of agricultural buildings around the area, but on closer inspection a dwelling of real quality is revealed.

Services

Sketch Designs, Scheme Development, Planning, Building Regulations, Contract Administration

Project Feature

Inside it is simple, bright and fresh, with neutral floor tiles and oak doors and skirting. While floor dimensions are small the lofted ceilings and expanses of glass give an unexpected feeling of spaciousness.

Underground, a 200 metre coil filled with water acts as a ground source heat pump. It pulls latent energy from the earth and converts it into heat which is then used in the underfloor heating system. A thick concrete ‘pad’ acts as a thermal mass to help keep things cool in summer and warm in winter.

This combined with the log burning stove (fuelled by logs from the nearby wood) means that the house is warmed for free.

Home is where the barn is

Broad Close Farm was featured in Mosaic Magazine, click the image or below to download the full article.
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Broad Close Farm featured in Mosaic Magazine

"We are delighted with the innovative and imaginative approach Andrew has brought to our project, the house he has designed is everything we wanted and more. It will fit almost imperceptibly into the landscape while providing an intriguing but practical design with high environmental efficiency".

 

~ Carolyn

"DSA's designs to remodel the house internally and create a completely new extension which dramatically opened out to our garden area was beyond our expectations; yet within our budget. I would definitely recommend using their services to other prospective clients considering who to appoint for their project".

 

~ Joel

    "Thank you for doing such a great job and for providing such good support during the building phase. I am very much looking forward to showing people around the finished building".

 

~ Tiffany

    "Andrew, many thanks for my splendid new house – it’s so lovely living in it".

 

~ Sara

    "Thanking you for this amazing house that has brought us many wonderful moments already & I know will continue to make great memories for us as a family, with very best wishes".

 

~ Tash

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Sluice Road

Sluice Road

Sluice Road

New Build, North Lincolnshire

In a rural village near the Humber Bridge, this new build home addressed the owners current and future mobility in a building that cleverly utilized the corner plot. The house interprets the modern and historical agricultural buildings of the area to provide a new home that appears to be both very new and contemporary while settling easily into the village vernacular.

Services

Sketch Designs, Scheme Development, Planning, Building Regulations, Tender, On Site

Brick Detailing

The brick detailing which emulates the historical barns of the area had to be reinvented for modern cavity walls.

Brick Detailing

A York handmade brick common throughout the area

The Old And The New

A modern interpretation of the bay window tips its hat towards the view of the Humber

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On The Hill

On The Hill

On The Hill

Low energy home, Sheffield

Curves and natural materials flow from outside to inside, this is a lesson in carefully settling a large house into its context as it ages the timber will soften to reflect the woodland behind and the green roof will flourish and blend with the green fields. All encapsulated within an incredibly well insulated low energy home.

Services

Full architectural services and project management

Low Energy Home

The Air Source Heat Pump heats the house and the swimming pool; the photovoltaic panels produce some of the electricity required by the ASHP and the mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery System and highly insulated fabric result in a building that has very modest heating bills for its size.

Passive Design

A self-build with a high specification and modest budget; passive design combined with low carbon technologies

Interior Features

Brick, Stone and Cedar were brought inside & combined with steel & glass to create a modern yet natural interior.

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The Quarry

The Quarry

The Quarry

Two new green belt homes, Penistone

Chasing the contour – It is just a shame that many will never see these two Frank Lloyd Wright inspired homes. The two low carbon homes curve and slice into the hillside, covered in an intensive green roof they can not be seen from outside this old quarry in the Sheffield green belt. The one long curving south facing elevation uses a canted section to bring light deep into the dwelling and assist natural ventilation while framing the views of the wildlife on the man made lake. The two buildings are truly unique to their setting and connected to their landscape.

Services

Sketch Designs, Scheme Development, Planning, Building Regulations, Tender, On Site

Interior Features

A glulam post and beam system forms the superstructure of the building and a feature of the interior radial plan

Planning

Situated in the green belt a lengthy planning battle gained planning permission under planning policy PPS7 for these two unique and exceptional dwellings

Low Carbon Dwellings

Intensive green roof, Ground Source Heat Pump, Photovoltaic panels, Mechanical Ventilation Heat Recovery System and exceptional insulation levels combine to create a low carbon home

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Highfield

Highfield

Highfield

New home, Penistone

On a hilltop overlooking the market town of Penistone is the latest edition to the landscape. A curved sedum planted roof, Yorkshire stone walls and red cedar cladding combine to nestle this award winning home into the rolling Yorkshire hills. The typical house layout has been inverted with the living space on the first floor to take advantage of the marvelous views over the town.

Services

Sketch Designs, Scheme Development, Planning, Building Regulations, Self Build

Green Credentials

The building has substantial green credentials; the planted roof reduces rainwater run off in the wet winter days and a rainwater recycling system helps combat the dry summer spells; high levels of insulation and thermal mass combine with a heat recovery ventilation system and an air tight fabric to combat the rising fuel bills.

Interior Features

Architecture and engineering combine beautifully on the delicately suspended oak and sycamore stair, the centre piece of the house.

Cedar Cladding

Cedar cladding, sandstone and grey window frames work well as a palate of colours and textures

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Station Road

Station Road

Station Road

A unique home, Wakefield

The owner was at the outset relatively inexperienced in the construction industry but still had firm ideas about the design of his new home, DSA worked carefully with him through the planning and building regulations stages to help him realise a truly unique home that is gaining the admiration of the villagers.

Services

Sketch Designs, Scheme Development, Planning, Building Regulations

Project Feature

DSA will explore your design through 3D modelling (as shown above) giving you a better understanding of your building and materials than traditional Architects 2D line drawings.

Project Feature

DSA can tailor the drawing packages to your specific needs, be you a newcomer to building, a self builder or developer.

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Heaps House

Heaps House

Heaps House

Building Conversion, Denby Dale

Not many would want to take on the task of converting a former abattoir into residential accommodation, but the owner has done just that and retained many original features creating a building conversion of two unique and highly specified holiday lets.

Services

Sketch Designs, Scheme Development, Planning, Building Regulations

Interiors

Retaining elements of the buildings past

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Bruce Lodge

Bruce Lodge

Bruce Lodge

Character home, Barnsley

Many people admired this quaint little ‘ginger bread’ house near Barnsley; the owner with some careful and expensive stone detailing has transformed it into a modern character home, doubling the size but ensuring it matched and complimented the original in every way.

Services

Sketch Designs, Scheme Development, Planning, Building Regulations

Stone Detailing

The key to the success of the project was matching in the coursing of the stone walls and also the stone masons skill in matching the mullion, header and sill detail work.

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Well Hill Lane

Well Hill Lane

Well Hill Lane

Cottage Extension, Thurgloand

The key to doubling the size of this small cottage was making it seem as though it had not been extended at all, the design and stone detailing of the cottage extension being a perfect match with the original.

Services

Sketch Designs, Scheme Development, Planning, Building Regulations

Planning Restrictions

Due to a planning limit on the size of the extension the spaces had to be carefully planned.

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