Wyvern House featured on More4

We are very excited that one of our projects has featured on the new More4 programme ‘Huge Homes with Hugh Dennis’.

Wyvern House was explored in Episode 3 on 15 September.

In the programme, Hugh Dennis visits some of the largest properties throughout the UK, explores the history of how they were built and meets the present owners to find out what it’s like to live in one of these extraordinary properties.

Wyvern House was completed at the end of 2020 and is a strikingly bold family home. The house was built on the disused tennis courts of the owners’ former home and is in complete contrast to the Grade II Listed Arts and Crafts property they left.

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Wyvern House is featured in Concrete Magazine

Wyvern House has been featured in the July issue of Concrete magazine.

The Concrete Society encourages the exchange of knowledge and innovation across all disciplines and promotes excellence in design, construction, appearance and performance.

Wyvern House’s design had several site constraints which limited its size and shape as well as construction methods. The exceptional quality of this completed home was made possible by using a concrete frame with a central circular zinc core. Concrete detailing has become a main design feature throughout the building, specifically to the three storey staircase where the visible concrete is honed and then polished and sealed to give a beautiful low-sheen finish.

The Stables has been profiled in the July 2022 issue of i-Build

Our project, The Stables, has been profiled in the July issue of i-Build with four pages of editorial coverage.

The magazine provides a fresh and modern approach to self-build product specification and design inspiration. It covers sustainable living, innovation in design and the legalities. Project case studies cover self-build, renovation, extension and conversion.

The Stables was a full house renovation project we did for Clear Architects which included contemporary alterations to upgrade a tired and ill-thought out barn conversion, located in Epping within the Green Belt.

Read the full story here.

Driftwood has been shortlisted for The International Design and Architecture Award 2021

We are thrilled to hear that Driftwood in Loughton has been shortlisted for the 2021 International Design and Architecture Awards in the ‘Residential 1 - £2.5million’ category.

Clear Architects’ hidden design interplays between indoor and outdoor materials running from the interior to the exterior – alongside multiple outdoor seating areas.

Voting opens in August, and we look forward to finding out if Driftwood has won!

New build in Theydon Bois features on Love Property

Hill Road in Theydon Bois recently featured in an article entitled ‘How to design your own home’ on online homes and interiors publication, Love Property.

In this contemporary new build, designed by Clear Architects, the entire second floor is a luxurious suite, with four bedrooms on the floor below.

The ground floor has a polished concrete floor over underfloor heating.

Our Stanstead Road project features in Grand Designs magazine

Grand Designs magazine recently featured our Stanstead Road project as an example of an inspiring renovation scheme.

The project, which involved the careful refurbishment and extension of a characterful Victorian house in Wanstead, was included in the publication’s Extend, Convert, Renovate! supplement. This informative guide was published alongside the November 2018 issue of the magazine.

Clear Architects’ design focused on restoring the property to its original character. As the house is situated in a Conservation Area, it was vital that any renovation work be sympathetic to its surroundings, respecting the period charm of the existing house.

Numerous eye-catching heritage details on the exterior of the house were restored, including the sash windows and the original brickwork. Inside, the layout of the house was reconfigured to provide a light-filled, flowing space that connects seamlessly to the new extension.

Interior period details were also reinstated as part of the project, including the striking tiled floor in the hallway. An original stained glass window was also incorporated as a standout design feature in the family bathroom. Other interior flourishes, such as the coving and skirting boards, were also restored as part of the scheme.

Our Ducketts Mead project features in Grand Designs magazine

Grand Designs magazine recently featured our Ducketts Mead project, a radical remodel and extension project designed by Clear Architects.

The case study-style article highlights how the rundown façade of this striking 1960s building was brought up to date.

Situated on a floodplain close to the River Stort, the bungalow sits on stilts. The dwelling was extended to establish a new kitchen-diner and the upstairs layout was reconfigured. A new photography studio was also added to the garden.

By re-jigging the layout of the upper storey, a new master bedroom, lounge and further sleeping quarters were created. This level now offers pleasant vistas across the green living roof that covers the new ground floor extension.

The new addition features a stone wall, which adds an attractive, textured design flourish to the structure. A glazed corner with an overhang provides another eye-catching architectural element.

Planning granted for Forest Rise in Loughton

We are delighted to be working with Clear Architects, who have now received planning consent to update a Victorian property in Forest Rise, Loughton. Set in a stunning position overlooking Epping Forest, the existing manor house has been poorly extended and the owners wish to completely modernise it.

The new design will provide a magnificent home and entertaining space that takes its ethos from the original Victorian architecture, but with cutting-edge contemporary additions that will enhance this home for a new generation.

The generous proportions of this contemporary design adds enormous light to the internal spaces, with an improved layout and natural flow. A new underground pavilion will house the swimming pool, with a distinctive design that is at one with the landscape and takes full advantage of the stunning aspect.

A new annex, which will replace the former stable block, will complete the transformation.

This is a very exciting project, with a design influenced by both period characteristics and some unusual architectural details to create a unique modern home.