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Planning approval through for our Cley project!

Transforming a cramped space into a generous family home that connects with the sloped garden.

Timber cladding with Corten steel details for that soft coastal feel.

Planning approval through for our Cley project!

Transforming a cramped space into a generous family home that connects with the sloped garden.

Timber cladding with Corten steel details for that soft coastal feel.

Too bold, or just bold enough?

When Jesus College asked for a new potting shed in their 800-year-old garden, I thought: what if it literally reflected its use?

The result? An 8-foot-wide Corten steel sculpture that required shutting the Dartford Tunnel to transport.

Sometimes the most restricted sites demand the boldest ideas.

Too bold, or just bold enough?

When Jesus College asked for a new potting shed in their 800-year-old garden, I thought: what if it literally reflected its use?

The result? An 8-foot-wide Corten steel sculpture that required shutting the Dartford Tunnel to transport.

Sometimes the most restricted sites demand the boldest ideas.

We moved to cutting-edge BIM software eight years ago. But every project still starts the same way.

With a sketch.

At Lyndewode Road, the kitchen sketch we presented to the client captured exactly what we had in mind. The CGI that followed proved we were all seeing the same thing.

Technology should amplify creativity, not constrain it.

We moved to cutting-edge BIM software eight years ago. But every project still starts the same way.

With a sketch.

At Lyndewode Road, the kitchen sketch we presented to the client captured exactly what we had in mind. The CGI that followed proved we were all seeing the same thing.

Technology should amplify creativity, not constrain it.

You don't need a Passivhaus certificate to build a house that doesn't leak heat.

We take the best principles and apply them to every project - simple things like the canopies shading the gable windows at our recently completed Elsworth property.

Good design performs beautifully for the people living in it.

You don't need a Passivhaus certificate to build a house that doesn't leak heat.

We take the best principles and apply them to every project - simple things like the canopies shading the gable windows at our recently completed Elsworth property.

Good design performs beautifully for the people living in it.

When your site sits beside a scheduled ancient monument and a Grade II listed building, design becomes about one thing:

Sensitivity.

Planning permission just granted.

Sometimes the best contemporary design knows when to whisper rather than shout.

When your site sits beside a scheduled ancient monument and a Grade II listed building, design becomes about one thing:

Sensitivity.

Planning permission just granted.

Sometimes the best contemporary design knows when to whisper rather than shout.

Every great home starts with a simple question: how do you actually live?

When clients first come to us, I ask them to create two lists:

Essentials

Desirables.

Then we map how spaces connect using simple bubble diagrams.

Good space planning isn't about fitting more in. It's about making every square metre work harder for the people who live there.

Every great home starts with a simple question: how do you actually live?

When clients first come to us, I ask them to create two lists:

Essentials

Desirables.

Then we map how spaces connect using simple bubble diagrams.

Good space planning isn't about fitting more in. It's about making every square metre work harder for the people who live there.

At The Y-House, we wanted something beyond standard brickwork.

These stacked linear Petersen bricks create clean, contemporary lines that feel both modern and timeless.

Achieving this look meant completely reimagining how walls are built, but the result speaks for itself.

Great architecture happens when vision meets technical expertise.

At The Y-House, we wanted something beyond standard brickwork.

These stacked linear Petersen bricks create clean, contemporary lines that feel both modern and timeless.

Achieving this look meant completely reimagining how walls are built, but the result speaks for itself.

Great architecture happens when vision meets technical expertise.

We design spaces that connect human to nature. And it's not just about adding plants.

Biophilic design goes deeper, creating environments that naturally reduce stress and enhance wellbeing.

At our Belmont Place studio, we live this philosophy daily. Natural materials, over 70+ houseplants, abundant daylight and views to our courtyard garden create a space where ideas flow.

Architecture that nurtures.

We design spaces that connect human to nature. And it's not just about adding plants.

Biophilic design goes deeper, creating environments that naturally reduce stress and enhance wellbeing.

At our Belmont Place studio, we live this philosophy daily. Natural materials, over 70+ houseplants, abundant daylight and views to our courtyard garden create a space where ideas flow.

Architecture that nurtures.

Flat roofs used to be a dead space. Now they're flourishing landscapes.

Our sedum roofs create something beautiful, all while also managing stormwater, supporting biodiversity and nestling a man-made construction firmly in nature.

Flat roofs used to be a dead space. Now they're flourishing landscapes.

Our sedum roofs create something beautiful, all while also managing stormwater, supporting biodiversity and nestling a man-made construction firmly in nature.

Looking at the interior spaces of our Y-House project - every angle was deliberate.

The layout flows naturally between living areas, each room positioned to maximise light and views.

Function driving form, creating spaces that feel effortless to live in.

Looking at the interior spaces of our Y-House project - every angle was deliberate.

The layout flows naturally between living areas, each room positioned to maximise light and views.

Function driving form, creating spaces that feel effortless to live in.

Good design has always been about working with the sun, not against it.

At Fen End, I positioned windows to capture that precious winter warmth while using carefully calculated overhangs to create cooling shade for summer heat.

A building that breathes with the seasons.

Read more about our passive solar design principles here: https://www.piparchitecture.co.uk/post/understanding-solar-gain

Good design has always been about working with the sun, not against it.

At Fen End, I positioned windows to capture that precious winter warmth while using carefully calculated overhangs to create cooling shade for summer heat.

A building that breathes with the seasons.

Read more about our passive solar design principles here: https://www.piparchitecture.co.uk/post/understanding-solar-gain

Zinc delivers clean lines that last for decades.

At Swiss Laundry we used pre-patinated @vmzincuk for its incredible versatility.

The on-site team can bend and fold it to achieve contemporary forms impossible with rigid materials.
Imagine what we could create.

Zinc delivers clean lines that last for decades.

At Swiss Laundry we used pre-patinated @vmzincuk for its incredible versatility.

The on-site team can bend and fold it to achieve contemporary forms impossible with rigid materials.
Imagine what we could create.

This is what happens when you let a site tell its story.

The Y-House needed to face the street but craved those sweeping southern views across the paddocks.

The distinctive Y-form designed itself - a home that feels like it belongs exactly where it stands.

This is what happens when you let a site tell its story.

The Y-House needed to face the street but craved those sweeping southern views across the paddocks.

The distinctive Y-form designed itself - a home that feels like it belongs exactly where it stands.

We are excited to have appointed principle contractor on our latest greenbelt self-build.

The first is a 1 storey volume featuring a green roof and Peterson Tegl Kolumba brick walling that rotates its coursing 90 degrees around the front facing windows to create a dynamic and intriguing facade. Four contemporary windows protrude out from this wall connecting the residents with their front garden.

The second is a crisp 1.5 storey gable-ended volume clad in dark grey zinc that’s runs from roof to wall as well as black timber cladding to provide a elegant tactility. Dormer windows help to maximise headroom in the upper level and allow for desirable views into the garden and surrounding countryside.

A key aim for us was to create a dynamic and fluid connection between the house and garden. The buildings’ L-shape plan opens up more opportunities for framing views into garden areas. Floor to ceiling glazing elements in the rear immerse the residents in their garden and allow plenty of natural light to flood the interior. This glazing on the south elevation could also be harnessed for passive solar gain and thus improve the overall energy efficiency of the building.

We are excited to have appointed principle contractor on our latest greenbelt self-build.

The first is a 1 storey volume featuring a green roof and Peterson Tegl Kolumba brick walling that rotates its coursing 90 degrees around the front facing windows to create a dynamic and intriguing facade. Four contemporary windows protrude out from this wall connecting the residents with their front garden.

The second is a crisp 1.5 storey gable-ended volume clad in dark grey zinc that’s runs from roof to wall as well as black timber cladding to provide a elegant tactility. Dormer windows help to maximise headroom in the upper level and allow for desirable views into the garden and surrounding countryside.

A key aim for us was to create a dynamic and fluid connection between the house and garden. The buildings’ L-shape plan opens up more opportunities for framing views into garden areas. Floor to ceiling glazing elements in the rear immerse the residents in their garden and allow plenty of natural light to flood the interior. This glazing on the south elevation could also be harnessed for passive solar gain and thus improve the overall energy efficiency of the building.

Throw back to a concept for an extension playfully using relief arches to create depth and richness to the elevations

Throw back to a concept for an extension playfully using relief arches to create depth and richness to the elevations

Theres loft conversions… then there’s loft conversions. Don’t miss an opportunity and work with us to optimise your space.

Theres loft conversions… then there’s loft conversions. Don’t miss an opportunity and work with us to optimise your space.

Work is underway for our 8,500sqft home in Cambridge. Swimming pool, basement and beautifully landscaped gardens are a few of the features going in to this one

Work is underway for our 8,500sqft home in Cambridge. Swimming pool, basement and beautifully landscaped gardens are a few of the features going in to this one

The architectural language for this dwelling was derived from the agri-vernacular style and the use of natural materials helps the proposal to sympathetically merge into the wooded site and respond to its architectural context.

The dwelling is comprised of one single-storey gable ended volume with a plan form that weaves in and out of the existing trees. It has been meticulously designed to ensure the existing character of the site was retained through the appropriate use of materiality, scale, and massing. Floor-to-ceiling glazing along with a glass roofed entrance hall brings users closer to nature and helps to better engage them within their surroundings and the adventurous experience of this site.

A key architecture feature is the hit and miss timber cladding that runs over the windows of the dormitory wing. The hit and miss cladding design functions as vertical louvre’s that help to reduce overheating, improve privacy in spaces such as bedrooms, and cast interesting shadows within the internal spaces.

The architectural language for this dwelling was derived from the agri-vernacular style and the use of natural materials helps the proposal to sympathetically merge into the wooded site and respond to its architectural context.

The dwelling is comprised of one single-storey gable ended volume with a plan form that weaves in and out of the existing trees. It has been meticulously designed to ensure the existing character of the site was retained through the appropriate use of materiality, scale, and massing. Floor-to-ceiling glazing along with a glass roofed entrance hall brings users closer to nature and helps to better engage them within their surroundings and the adventurous experience of this site.

A key architecture feature is the hit and miss timber cladding that runs over the windows of the dormitory wing. The hit and miss cladding design functions as vertical louvre’s that help to reduce overheating, improve privacy in spaces such as bedrooms, and cast interesting shadows within the internal spaces.

Wonderful feature in the @klmagazine design and build architecture magazine. Thank you for all your kind words on how PiP architects can turn your dream home into a zero-carbon dream home. Get in touch with us for your next ambitious project

Wonderful feature in the @klmagazine design and build architecture magazine. Thank you for all your kind words on how PiP architects can turn your dream home into a zero-carbon dream home. Get in touch with us for your next ambitious project

Located on one of the most prestigious roads in Cambridge, we are delighted to present our latest net zero carbon home. The family home will boast a number of renewable technologies, innovations and smart home system to ensure the operational costs of the building are as efficient as possible.
We have carefully selected a limited number of high-quality materials to provide a striking building which we hope will help contribute to the character of the conservation area.

Located on one of the most prestigious roads in Cambridge, we are delighted to present our latest net zero carbon home. The family home will boast a number of renewable technologies, innovations and smart home system to ensure the operational costs of the building are as efficient as possible.
We have carefully selected a limited number of high-quality materials to provide a striking building which we hope will help contribute to the character of the conservation area.

We’ve been working on some wonderful ceiling detailing for anew copper clad extension of ours. Let us know what you think…

We’ve been working on some wonderful ceiling detailing for anew copper clad extension of ours. Let us know what you think…

We are delighted to receive a delegated approval for the re-use of this former care home site to provide a mix of new residential units. Through careful design, we are proposing to retain, upgrade and extend the former care Use buildings to provide high-quality, low-energy homes aimed at first time buyers and young families

We are delighted to receive a delegated approval for the re-use of this former care home site to provide a mix of new residential units. Through careful design, we are proposing to retain, upgrade and extend the former care Use buildings to provide high-quality, low-energy homes aimed at first time buyers and young families

Located on the Little Thetford Self Build site, the clients of Plot 8 wanted a bespoke house that reached Passivhaus standards. An overall minimalist aesthetic is proposed, with a light vertical timber cladding proposed for the entirety of the building, providing soft natural tactility. Playing into the rational geometric approach, dark framed windows are proposed of which will be partially hidden where they meet the cladding to create a seamless look.

Sun orientation and climate has been considered throughout the designing process. Morning and evening sunlight have been considered in the arrangement of windows in the internal space. Limited windows on the South face prevent overheating from solar gain. The strategies adopted include the provision of solar panels and window positioning in strategic places.

Thermal mass has been utilised within the design as the dwelling’s window positioning to the East will enable solar gains to be retained within the structure throughout the day and released into the internal spaces as temperatures drop overnight, softening the inertia in internal temperature fluctuations. Combined with an exceptional thermal envelope, the home will be extremely energy efficient and remain a futureproof home for decades to come.

Located on the Little Thetford Self Build site, the clients of Plot 8 wanted a bespoke house that reached Passivhaus standards. An overall minimalist aesthetic is proposed, with a light vertical timber cladding proposed for the entirety of the building, providing soft natural tactility. Playing into the rational geometric approach, dark framed windows are proposed of which will be partially hidden where they meet the cladding to create a seamless look.

Sun orientation and climate has been considered throughout the designing process. Morning and evening sunlight have been considered in the arrangement of windows in the internal space. Limited windows on the South face prevent overheating from solar gain. The strategies adopted include the provision of solar panels and window positioning in strategic places.

Thermal mass has been utilised within the design as the dwelling’s window positioning to the East will enable solar gains to be retained within the structure throughout the day and released into the internal spaces as temperatures drop overnight, softening the inertia in internal temperature fluctuations. Combined with an exceptional thermal envelope, the home will be extremely energy efficient and remain a futureproof home for decades to come.

Great to see one of our wonderful projects featuring in the Homes and Garden magazine directory. If you have similar ambitions for your home, please get in touch @homesandgardensofficial

Great to see one of our wonderful projects featuring in the Homes and Garden magazine directory. If you have similar ambitions for your home, please get in touch @homesandgardensofficial

The surrounding properties are typical 1930’s semi-detached houses, presenting mock Tudor / Arts and Crafts features such as half-timbered gables, hip roofs, jettied dormer windows, recessed porches and arched doorways. From here we found inspiration to design a building with thoughtful brick detailing and prominent arches to relate to the suburban context.

The arch was a perpetual motif in the preliminary sketches, which were taken through to the final proposal. The building features double fronted gables, a modern take on the traditional gables in the area.
This contemporary interpretation of traditional features makes for a unique scheme worthy of the prominence of a street corner in Cambridge.

The surrounding properties are typical 1930’s semi-detached houses, presenting mock Tudor / Arts and Crafts features such as half-timbered gables, hip roofs, jettied dormer windows, recessed porches and arched doorways. From here we found inspiration to design a building with thoughtful brick detailing and prominent arches to relate to the suburban context.

The arch was a perpetual motif in the preliminary sketches, which were taken through to the final proposal. The building features double fronted gables, a modern take on the traditional gables in the area.
This contemporary interpretation of traditional features makes for a unique scheme worthy of the prominence of a street corner in Cambridge.

The 'Floating' House is a 'paragraph 80' rural dwelling of outstanding architectural design and ecological enhancement.

Inspiration for the Architectural Language is drawn from the local vernacular and floating roofs to create an expressive form that sits delicately on the sloping site. After a careful study of concepts and potential structural solution's the stilted structure was selected as the best approach for this site. This delicate structure will help to minimize disruption to the existing ecology whilst allowing the house to float effortlessly above the topography.

The house is formed of two intersecting linear volumes —The first volume is fully glazed to allow views through it as you approach the entrance as well as providing 360 degree views from the inside to the surrounding landscape and countryside beyond; the other volume—a solid ‘box’ housing the bedrooms will be clad in timber so that it can be completely closed to form a crisp finely detailed box.

A continuous terrace stretches around the two volumes to form an outdoor covered space overlooking the adjacent Brook and surrounding landscape. This elevated amenity space will act as a viewing platform for the dwellers that further connects them into their surroundings whilst not disturbing the precious fauna and flora of the site.

The floating roof is a key design feature of this house, whereby a lightweight corrugated metal roof is propped up by a delicate lattice of steel sections to form a floating roof canopy above the two intersecting volumes. This roof helps with solar control and directing rainwater away from the perimeter terrace - extending over the window planes enough to prevent detrimental summer sun from overheating the house whilst simultaneously allowing warming winter sun to reach the thermal mass of the concrete floor.

Great consideration has been given to the scale, massing and materiality of the proposed dwelling to ensure it is sympathetic to that of the conservation area and consistent with that of agri-vernacular architecture!

The 'Floating' House is a 'paragraph 80' rural dwelling of outstanding architectural design and ecological enhancement.

Inspiration for the Architectural Language is drawn from the local vernacular and floating roofs to create an expressive form that sits delicately on the sloping site. After a careful study of concepts and potential structural solution's the stilted structure was selected as the best approach for this site. This delicate structure will help to minimize disruption to the existing ecology whilst allowing the house to float effortlessly above the topography.

The house is formed of two intersecting linear volumes —The first volume is fully glazed to allow views through it as you approach the entrance as well as providing 360 degree views from the inside to the surrounding landscape and countryside beyond; the other volume—a solid ‘box’ housing the bedrooms will be clad in timber so that it can be completely closed to form a crisp finely detailed box.

A continuous terrace stretches around the two volumes to form an outdoor covered space overlooking the adjacent Brook and surrounding landscape. This elevated amenity space will act as a viewing platform for the dwellers that further connects them into their surroundings whilst not disturbing the precious fauna and flora of the site.

The floating roof is a key design feature of this house, whereby a lightweight corrugated metal roof is propped up by a delicate lattice of steel sections to form a floating roof canopy above the two intersecting volumes. This roof helps with solar control and directing rainwater away from the perimeter terrace - extending over the window planes enough to prevent detrimental summer sun from overheating the house whilst simultaneously allowing warming winter sun to reach the thermal mass of the concrete floor.

Great consideration has been given to the scale, massing and materiality of the proposed dwelling to ensure it is sympathetic to that of the conservation area and consistent with that of agri-vernacular architecture!

The Y-house residence is situated inconspicuously within the green belt of South Cambridgeshire. Its facade gives little indication of the complexity behind the provision of the high quality, low maintenance, natural materials that will take on their own patina over time. By utilizing materials such as Petersen handmade bricks laid on a white lime mortar, Corten cladding and louvres, zinc standing seam roof, rough cast concrete detailing, the choice of materials largely reflects the agricultural setting of the site and helps to bed the building into its landscape.

Inside, the building takes advantage of the site’s location and views, with large windows on the east and south elevations for solar gains and to create the illusion of a much larger house. Views are framed and illuminate specific spaces at certain times of the day and year. The massing of the building has been formed into two wings with a southerly aspect. This gives us the opportunity to create a more sheltered courtyard area ‘protected’ from the main road by the building’s separate wings.

The Y-house residence is situated inconspicuously within the green belt of South Cambridgeshire. Its facade gives little indication of the complexity behind the provision of the high quality, low maintenance, natural materials that will take on their own patina over time. By utilizing materials such as Petersen handmade bricks laid on a white lime mortar, Corten cladding and louvres, zinc standing seam roof, rough cast concrete detailing, the choice of materials largely reflects the agricultural setting of the site and helps to bed the building into its landscape.

Inside, the building takes advantage of the site’s location and views, with large windows on the east and south elevations for solar gains and to create the illusion of a much larger house. Views are framed and illuminate specific spaces at certain times of the day and year. The massing of the building has been formed into two wings with a southerly aspect. This gives us the opportunity to create a more sheltered courtyard area ‘protected’ from the main road by the building’s separate wings.

Thank you to @ibuild_magazine for a great feature in their May edition. Follow the link in their bio to view the full article. A wonderful project for @hay_barn_build designed by PiP and delivered by @manconstructionltd

Thanks as always to our brilliant copywriter https://www.ellieseniorcopywriting.co.uk

#architecture #selfbuild #homes #development #building #ciatpractice #ribapractice #construction #magazine #cambridgearchitects #project #design

Thank you to @ibuild_magazine for a great feature in their May edition. Follow the link in their bio to view the full article. A wonderful project for @hay_barn_build designed by PiP and delivered by @manconstructionltd

Thanks as always to our brilliant copywriter https://www.ellieseniorcopywriting.co.uk

#architecture #selfbuild #homes #development #building #ciatpractice #ribapractice #construction #magazine #cambridgearchitects #project #design

Situated in the picturesque English Village just 9 miles west from the City of Cambridge in Caxton, Firs Farm seeks to provide a generous modern family dwelling with parking and a large garden. The site is surrounded by open countryside and has been designed to reflect the agricultural setting and local rural vernacular albeit a contemporary interpretation.

Attention to detail has been considered in the scale of the building, consisting of two forms; a two-storey ‘main building’ with a single storey ‘wing’ connected by a glazed link. Inside, the layout has been sensitively designed to fully integrate the building with its surroundings. The window positions provide naturally well-lit comfortable spaces with a close connection between the internal and external spaces whilst optimising the south and westerly aspect of the views over the countryside.

By utilizing materials that are contemporary yet fitting with the surrounding context, these create interest and articulation on the elevations that complement each other. Corrugated metal façade and roof and vertical timber boards with a metal standing seam roof reflect the previous agricultural use of the site and draws inspiration from the vernacular of buildings typically associated with rural agricultural sites.

Situated in the picturesque English Village just 9 miles west from the City of Cambridge in Caxton, Firs Farm seeks to provide a generous modern family dwelling with parking and a large garden. The site is surrounded by open countryside and has been designed to reflect the agricultural setting and local rural vernacular albeit a contemporary interpretation.

Attention to detail has been considered in the scale of the building, consisting of two forms; a two-storey ‘main building’ with a single storey ‘wing’ connected by a glazed link. Inside, the layout has been sensitively designed to fully integrate the building with its surroundings. The window positions provide naturally well-lit comfortable spaces with a close connection between the internal and external spaces whilst optimising the south and westerly aspect of the views over the countryside.

By utilizing materials that are contemporary yet fitting with the surrounding context, these create interest and articulation on the elevations that complement each other. Corrugated metal façade and roof and vertical timber boards with a metal standing seam roof reflect the previous agricultural use of the site and draws inspiration from the vernacular of buildings typically associated with rural agricultural sites.

A recently completed project for two new builds outside the village framework. We carefully selected materials coherent with the character of the area but focused our attention on create contemporary detailing and playful internal spaces

A recently completed project for two new builds outside the village framework. We carefully selected materials coherent with the character of the area but focused our attention on create contemporary detailing and playful internal spaces

Our wonderful oak-framed project features in the @selfbuildanddesign magazine.

Fancy one? Buy your custom outside living space here:
https://www.piparchitecture.co.uk/the-bothy

A brilliant project to be involved with

#architecture #selfbuild #homes #development #building #ciatpractice #ribapractice #construction #magazine #cambridgearchitects #project #design

Our wonderful oak-framed project features in the @selfbuildanddesign magazine.

Fancy one? Buy your custom outside living space here:
https://www.piparchitecture.co.uk/the-bothy

A brilliant project to be involved with

#architecture #selfbuild #homes #development #building #ciatpractice #ribapractice #construction #magazine #cambridgearchitects #project #design

Country house conversion and extension to a Listed building

Country house conversion and extension to a Listed building

A unique design in the small, picturesque village of Hemingford Abbots, located on the southern bank of the great river Ouse, PiP designed two exceptional quality and energy efficiency proposals with little to no visual impact on the immediate character of the village.

Taking advantage of the strategical position, behind mature trees and inspired by the riverside setting. PiP designed the 'villa', a proposal which grounds itself with the leafy setting and capitalises on the expansive views across the adjoining river and beyond to Hemingford Meadows.

A unique design in the small, picturesque village of Hemingford Abbots, located on the southern bank of the great river Ouse, PiP designed two exceptional quality and energy efficiency proposals with little to no visual impact on the immediate character of the village.

Taking advantage of the strategical position, behind mature trees and inspired by the riverside setting. PiP designed the 'villa', a proposal which grounds itself with the leafy setting and capitalises on the expansive views across the adjoining river and beyond to Hemingford Meadows.

Located on Trumpington Road and to the rear of No.2 Barrow Road, PiP have delivered an outstanding building of high architectural quality.

The ground floor incorporates an open plan contemporary kitchen, dining and sitting area, considered the heart of the home, providing a southerly aspect and physical connection to the rear garden, as well as reception room. All bedroom accommodation is arranged on a single floor.

By utilising a gap in the tree line arising from the removal of a poor-quality tree, the dwelling is set behind a well- established belt of protected trees whilst continuing a strong architectural language visible from Trumpington Road.

Located on Trumpington Road and to the rear of No.2 Barrow Road, PiP have delivered an outstanding building of high architectural quality.

The ground floor incorporates an open plan contemporary kitchen, dining and sitting area, considered the heart of the home, providing a southerly aspect and physical connection to the rear garden, as well as reception room. All bedroom accommodation is arranged on a single floor.

By utilising a gap in the tree line arising from the removal of a poor-quality tree, the dwelling is set behind a well- established belt of protected trees whilst continuing a strong architectural language visible from Trumpington Road.

A unique design in the small, picturesque village of Hemingford Abbots, located on the southern bank of the great river Ouse, PiP designed two exceptional quality and energy efficiency proposals with little to no visual impact on the immediate character of the village.

Taking advantage of the strategical position behind the mature trees from the site and inspired by the riverside setting. PiP designed the boathouse, a proposal which reaches the feeling of being hidden in its surroundings and their expansive views open onwards to the river and beyond to Hemingford Meadows.

A unique design in the small, picturesque village of Hemingford Abbots, located on the southern bank of the great river Ouse, PiP designed two exceptional quality and energy efficiency proposals with little to no visual impact on the immediate character of the village.

Taking advantage of the strategical position behind the mature trees from the site and inspired by the riverside setting. PiP designed the boathouse, a proposal which reaches the feeling of being hidden in its surroundings and their expansive views open onwards to the river and beyond to Hemingford Meadows.

The proposal is a contemporary design drawing upon its agricultural context and the characteristically low pitched roof of the existing building; but instead of blockwork and mismatched corrugated metal, the dwellings’ material palette consists of a crisp modern standing seam zinc in grey quartz and pre-weathered grey timber cladding. This refined colour scheme enables the building to sit quietly in its context whilst still making a statement. The low pitched roof reduces any overshadowing or perceived overlooking to the neighbour, and retains the continuous view of the treetops in the field to the rear.

The proposal is a contemporary design drawing upon its agricultural context and the characteristically low pitched roof of the existing building; but instead of blockwork and mismatched corrugated metal, the dwellings’ material palette consists of a crisp modern standing seam zinc in grey quartz and pre-weathered grey timber cladding. This refined colour scheme enables the building to sit quietly in its context whilst still making a statement. The low pitched roof reduces any overshadowing or perceived overlooking to the neighbour, and retains the continuous view of the treetops in the field to the rear.

Holly House is in the historic village of Docking, Norfolk.
Materials have been chosen to create interest and articulation on the elevation and consist of a refined palette of materials that all complement one another. Norfolk stone will be used match the existing rear walls of the house, whilst a stone colour standing seam metal cladding will be used to define the extension at roof level and create a material contrast between old and new.

Holly House is in the historic village of Docking, Norfolk.
Materials have been chosen to create interest and articulation on the elevation and consist of a refined palette of materials that all complement one another. Norfolk stone will be used match the existing rear walls of the house, whilst a stone colour standing seam metal cladding will be used to define the extension at roof level and create a material contrast between old and new.

This outdoor seating area has been designed with sensitivity to its listed building context, whilst providing modern outdoor living amenities. The outdoor kitchen is sheltered by a solid oak frame structure. Quality craftsmanship is evident throughout, from the traditional timber joinery of the king post trusses to the exposed copper pipework for the outdoor shower. The design has not been spared of modern luxuries with a built in gas BBQ, drinks fridge and log burner. The gabion walls offer a contemporary touch to the otherwise traditional construction materials. Overall, the new addition to the garden offers the client a luxurious area for the family to spend more time outside all year round and an excellent area to host and entertain guests.

This outdoor seating area has been designed with sensitivity to its listed building context, whilst providing modern outdoor living amenities. The outdoor kitchen is sheltered by a solid oak frame structure. Quality craftsmanship is evident throughout, from the traditional timber joinery of the king post trusses to the exposed copper pipework for the outdoor shower. The design has not been spared of modern luxuries with a built in gas BBQ, drinks fridge and log burner. The gabion walls offer a contemporary touch to the otherwise traditional construction materials. Overall, the new addition to the garden offers the client a luxurious area for the family to spend more time outside all year round and an excellent area to host and entertain guests.

The client brief is to build an energy efficient and sustainable family home, which will respond to the historical context of village. The client wanted to maximise the views towards the Grade 1 Listed church and out towards the open countryside

The client brief is to build an energy efficient and sustainable family home, which will respond to the historical context of village. The client wanted to maximise the views towards the Grade 1 Listed church and out towards the open countryside

Our wonderful project on Willis Road, Cambridge features in @granddesignstv Magazine this month! A brilliant project to be involved with.

Great article by https://www.ellieseniorcopywriting.co.uk

#architecture #selfbuild #homes #development #building #ciatpractice #ribapractice #construction #magazine #cambridgearchitects #granddesigns #project #design

Our wonderful project on Willis Road, Cambridge features in @granddesignstv Magazine this month! A brilliant project to be involved with.

Great article by https://www.ellieseniorcopywriting.co.uk

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Our wonderful project on Willis Road, Cambridge features in @selfbuildanddesign this month! A brilliant project to be involved with

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Our wonderful project on Willis Road, Cambridge features in @selfbuildanddesign this month! A brilliant project to be involved with

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55,000sqft high-quality office development.

This project aims to reinvigorate a part of Cambridge’s industrial heritage and to protect it for the future by making it a vibrant, modern working environment.

The Old Swiss Laundry site boasts a historic asset to Cherry Hinton Road whilst the new interventions provide examples of quality industrial style design in a central area of Cambridge. The scheme creates the same kind of value and activity seen in areas like Milton Science Park and CB1 in this well-connected area that is central to many other businesses and so provides benefits to the wider area. The existing buildings define the layout of the site and create a principal ‘street’ off Cherry Hinton Road. This street is anchored at the Cherry Hinton Road end by the strong monopitch roof forms and the Unit 1 café which will be publicly accessible. The units which are accessed directly from this street are arranged to address it and provide activity along the street frontage.

The energy strategy is based around the reduction of energy consumption through the thermal upgrading of the existing built fabric, addition of new glazing and the installation of efficient lighting, heating and ventilation systems. Where natural ventilation is available, manual openable windows will be retained.

55,000sqft high-quality office development.

This project aims to reinvigorate a part of Cambridge’s industrial heritage and to protect it for the future by making it a vibrant, modern working environment.

The Old Swiss Laundry site boasts a historic asset to Cherry Hinton Road whilst the new interventions provide examples of quality industrial style design in a central area of Cambridge. The scheme creates the same kind of value and activity seen in areas like Milton Science Park and CB1 in this well-connected area that is central to many other businesses and so provides benefits to the wider area. The existing buildings define the layout of the site and create a principal ‘street’ off Cherry Hinton Road. This street is anchored at the Cherry Hinton Road end by the strong monopitch roof forms and the Unit 1 café which will be publicly accessible. The units which are accessed directly from this street are arranged to address it and provide activity along the street frontage.

The energy strategy is based around the reduction of energy consumption through the thermal upgrading of the existing built fabric, addition of new glazing and the installation of efficient lighting, heating and ventilation systems. Where natural ventilation is available, manual openable windows will be retained.

Our recently completed full refurbishment and extension projects to one of the iconic Grade II Listed 'Dolls Houses' in Cambridge

Our recently completed full refurbishment and extension projects to one of the iconic Grade II Listed 'Dolls Houses' in Cambridge

One of our latest Passivhaus projects now in technical stage and getting ready for tender. A great exemplar of one of our many self-build homes we are delivering this year

One of our latest Passivhaus projects now in technical stage and getting ready for tender. A great exemplar of one of our many self-build homes we are delivering this year

Fantastic mixed housing scheme for one of our wonderful developer clients. In the heart of a conservation area of a beautiful Essex town

Fantastic mixed housing scheme for one of our wonderful developer clients. In the heart of a conservation area of a beautiful Essex town

One of our many self-builds now on site. To learn more about how we can create your dream home, please visit our website here: https://www.piparchitecture.co.uk/selfbuild

One of our many self-builds now on site. To learn more about how we can create your dream home, please visit our website here: https://www.piparchitecture.co.uk/selfbuild

Over the past couple of years we have become regional leading in self-build homes. On this latest 10-unit scheme in Cambridgeshire, PiP secured 60% commissions for individual bespoke designs. If you have a self-build plot, get in touch 01223 361803

Over the past couple of years we have become regional leading in self-build homes. On this latest 10-unit scheme in Cambridgeshire, PiP secured 60% commissions for individual bespoke designs. If you have a self-build plot, get in touch 01223 361803

Some completion photos of our design-led house renovation and refurbishment project in one the many beautiful Cambridge conservation areas. Well done team

Some completion photos of our design-led house renovation and refurbishment project in one the many beautiful Cambridge conservation areas. Well done team

Extension to a Grade 2 Listed home draws inspiration from the surrounding agri-vernacular

Extension to a Grade 2 Listed home draws inspiration from the surrounding agri-vernacular

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