By Lizzie
On site in Suffolk – the conversion of an existing barn in the curtilage of a Grade II Listed house, to provide annexe accommodation for the client’s parent. Progress is being made with repairs to the historic timber frame, which will be left exposed on the inside of the building. The frame is being retained as much as possible, with localised replacement...
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On site in Suffolk – the conversion of an existing barn in the curtilage of a Grade II Listed house, to provide annexe accommodation for the client’s parent. The building is a mix of original timber frame with black timber cladding, and later brickwork additions. When complete it will provide step-free accommodation on the ground floor, with a bedroom,...
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By Lizzie
This year we’re excited to have joined the Suffolk Design Collective. This community, orchestrated by local authorities, is committed to shaping better places across Suffolk and brings together a whole host of professionals. The group follows on from the success of the Suffolk Design Festival in 2025. Christophe and Lizzie went to several talks on subjects as...
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In May, Christophe and Lizzie went to the Suffolk Design Festival, an event exploring the theme of placemaking and design. The day was organised by Suffolk Design, a collaboration between all local authorities and county councils in Suffolk. The day included presentations from different perspectives across the industry. Speakers included representatives from local...
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The TAS Architects team was recently invited to take part in a life drawing class by Silent Gliss, which supplies interior window coverings. We were so excited about the chance to pick up the charcoal that most of our team went along. During the evening, we experimented with different mediums, including felt tips, and learned about various techniques to get going....
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We were delighted to find out that our Listed Building Extension has been Highly Commended at the RIBA Suffolk Design Awards 2022. The judges said, “A fun, yet well-articulated, contemporary addition to this a timber framed home, bringing much needed height and light into the property and a connection to its well-established garden. Taking its lead from the...
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We were delighted when Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine asked if they could feature Loxley Stables in their October 2022 issue. The article focuses on Paul and Sophie’s self-build house, but expands on the collaborative nature of the three-house development and the context of the build. The development is rural and within the curtilage of a listed...
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By Lizzie
Finding a site on which to build a new home in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is a wonderful opportunity. It can be extremely difficult to gain planning permission in an AONB for a new home on an empty plot – though not impossible. A more accessible option is to find a site with an existing dwelling and create a design for a new home that considers...
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While the impact of buildings on the environment is coming under a brighter spotlight, so is the impact of buildings on the people who inhabit them. More people are keen to live in dwellings that bring in lots of natural light, for example, and maintain a comfortable temperature. Increasingly, home owners are paying attention to how the fabric of their homes could...
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Thank you to everyone who donated to our fundraising campaign for Angus’ Giant Pledge to the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Angus’ fund has an incredible £112,492.00 at the time of writing, which we’re delighted to have contributed to thanks to all your...
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“The houses form a well-considered mini terrace in an awkward backland site. The project is an excellent example of what can be achieved through good design and simple means to produce a quality piece of architecture, for a profit, with a committed and intelligent developer. If more backland sites were developed with this level of rigour and delight, we would...
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“This complex of old and new buildings working together is a great showcase of what can be done when you have great collaboration between the client, design team, and skilled contractor.” – RIBA Yorkshire We were absolutely thrilled to win an award at the RIBA Yorkshire Awards 2021! Our Yorkshire Farm Conversion was a hit with the judges, amongst...
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Thanks to Premier Construction for featuring our Yorkshire Farm Conversion in their latest issue. You can read the full article online here. “Transforming a collection of unused and unloved farm buildings into a contemporary and sustainable family home, Manor Ridge Barns in Yorkshire is a RIBA Award nominated project from TAS...
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Offsite timber frame construction has raced ahead in recent years, both in terms of popularity with self-builders and the UK’s ability to manufacture. However, a timber frame structure produced offsite won’t be the right choice for every project. The decision boils down to time and project specifics, including budget and design ambitions. The most important...
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Loxley Stables, our development of three timber framed houses in Hertfordshire, has been shortlisted for the Offsite Construction Awards 2020. The houses were constructed using off-site manufactured timber frames, and clad on site by the main contractor. “The Offsite Construction Awards reward outstanding examples of prefabrication and factory-based methods,...
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We’re chuffed that our farm conversion in Yorkshire has been shortlisted for the RIBA Regional Awards 2020! The list includes some fantastic work and we’re looking forward to seeing how everyone gets on. Set on a spacious site in Yorkshire, this cluster of derelict farm buildings has been lovingly restored to create a new family home. The original barns are...
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