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Real Homes Feature

DHV Architects' extension to an Edwardian House in Westbury Park in Bristol has been featured in the January 2015 issue of Real Homes

Barn extension

DHV architects have gained planning consent for a large barn extension in South Gloucestershire. The design features oak cladding and a green roof, it is clearly contemporary yet sympathetic to the original structure.

Guardian: Home improvements

DHV Architects have contributed and are mentioned in the Guardian: Home improvements article:

the essential guide to getting it right

 http://www.theguardian.com/money/2014/sep/20/home-improvements--essential-guide-planning-permission

Planning success for DHV architects

DHV Architects have obtained planning consent for an exciting mixed-use project in Stokes Croft. The scheme features a double storey rooftop extension set back from the existing building line creating 8 new flats. The existing building will be refurbished to provide a large cafe/restaurant on the ground floor and 500sqm of office space on the first floor.

Hauser and Wirth Gallery in Bruton

A cutting edge new art gallery has opened its doors in sleepy Bruton in deep deep Somerset. A beautiful 17th century Grade II listed farm has been converted into a stylish yet eclectic gallery. Several farm buildings are clustered around three courtyards and house different gallery rooms, a shop, a bar and a gorgeous restaurant which spills out into the courtyard. The entire place is buzzing with colourful visitors which seem to be more at home in North London rather than in the cider county. Red stilletos mingle with wellies. The new building is understated and seems a little bland. The main attraction for me however was the brand new garden designed by my landscape design hero Piet Oudolf. An exhibtion showed several planting design plans for some of his iconic projects such as the High Line in New York. It was very interesting to see the creative process especially how the planting plans are layered. I had to hold my breath when I stepped out into the garden. A swirling sea of grasses welcomes the visitors. The star plant is Sporobulus which is planted in large clumps. Large bold groups of Asters, Heleniums, Sedums, Echinacea and Rudbeckias form the perenial planting layer while grasses like Sporobulus, Stipa tenuissima and Panicum virgatum form the matrix planting. I'd love to come back in a years time to see it being more established. A must see on our door step. Go and see it!


http://www.hauserwirthsomerset.com/

Ask an architect

We have been asked to contribute to the 'Ask an architect' section by online design magazine Houzz. This month we advise on choosing the design professional for your home project. This is the link to the article:

http://www.houzz.co.uk/ideabooks/29130103/list/ask-an-architect-how-do-i-hire-someone-to-redesign-my-home