Elke and Pablo talk to the Guardian about their experience as EU citizens living in the UK
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/dec/12/politically-we-dont-count-eu-citizens-fear-for-future-in-uk
Thursday, 12 December 2019
Tuesday, 15 October 2019
DHVA Charity Walk in Aid of Curzon Cinema Clevedon
Thank you to everyone for coming or contributing to our rather wet charity walk in aid of Your Curzon Charity #Clevedon to Oldbury-on-Severn. Morgan Structural Limited
For more information please check out: https://www.thebiggive.org.uk/s/campaign…
Wednesday, 9 October 2019
Planning consent for infill house in Bristol
DHV
architects have recently obtained planning consent for a new build,
2bed house in South Bristol. The plot comprises the street-facing,
bottom end of our client's garden. The client (not a professional
property developer) spotted the potential and asked us to assess the
viability of getting planning consent for a new, self-contained unit.
In this case the best option is to start the process with a pre-application enquiry. There is no set format for a pre-app, submissions range from a few simple sketches to a full set of planning drawings including a written statement. If the project is contentious it is worth enclosing good quality drawings (key plans and elevations) and attractive 3d visuals to illustrate the visual impact of the new development. Hand sketches (to suggest that the scheme is still 'work in progress') at this stage might be better than fully developed CGIs.
Infill
developments have to fit their context and reflect the scale and
proportions of the neighbouring buildings and the local urban grain.
In this South Bristol project the design references elements of the
local interwar housing (gable elevation, timber cladding, hip roof)
and re-interprets them in a contemporary, crisp volume.
As
well as a comprehensive set of drawings, we always submit a thorough
Design and Access Statement explaining step-by-step the design
rationale from first principles down to the finer details. Small
infill developments are often contentious and most applications are
turned down due to poor design and impact on the amenity of the
neighbouring properties.
After
obtaining planning consent the clients decided to sell the plot at
auction to maximise the financial returns. These plots are very
sought after, as builders like to have a project “on the side” to
keep their workmen busy during quieter periods. The auction was a
success with the plot achieving 35% over and above the guide price.
Thursday, 3 October 2019
DHV contribute to Houzz article
"the doors should
suit the project rather than the project the doors": DHV
Architects share their professional knowledge of metal-framed doors
on Houzz. We outline the different options in term of configuration,
energy efficiency and aesthetics. You can read the full article here:
https://www.houzz.co.uk/magazine/everything-you-need-to-know-about-metal-framed-doors-stsetivw-vs~124848302Friday, 5 April 2019
Planning Consent granted for new visitor centre at National Trust Tyntesfield
Planning consent has been granted by North Somerset for a new visitor welcome centre at Grade I listed National Trust Tyntesfield. A new contemporary timber clad building located between Home Farm and the existing car park will improve and help with the orientation and flow throughout the site.
Thursday, 7 March 2019
DHV Architects featured in House Beautiful
DHV Architects' remodelling project in
Redland, Bristol is featured in House Beautiful. The lower ground
floor of a Redland Townhouse has been transformed into a large and
generous family space by redesigning the internal staircase. By
moving the kitchen into the front the rear dining area could be
opened out to the garden with supersized sliding doors. Strong colour
accents and high quality materials create a contemporary and stylish
look and feel.
Thursday, 24 January 2019
Best of Houzz Award
DHV
Architects has won “Best Of Customer Service on Houzz®, the
leading platform for home renovation and design. We were chosen by
the more than 40 million monthly users that comprise the Houzz
community from among more than 2.1 million active home building,
renovating and design industry professionals.
"Best
of Houzz is a true badge of honor as it is awarded by our community
of homeowners, those who are hiring design, renovation and other home
improvement professionals for their projects,” said Marcus
Hartwall, Managing Director of Houzz UK and Ireland. “We are
excited to celebrate the 2019 winners chosen by our community as
their favorites for home design and customer experience, and to
highlight those winners on the Houzz website and app."
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