An architectural portfolio from a career of revitalisation, regeneration and design
Whilst we have traditionally specialised in historic building conservation, we have recently moved into modern architecture and design work.
This project was a complete redesign of the main operations room at Caversham House. The client wanted to increase the amount of usable floor space and create a more vibrant, comfortable working environment for their staff.
The entire interior was stripped out and a second floor was inserted into the space. Cavities were cut through the upper floor to bring light down into the workspaces below. Bespoke light diffusers were fitted to the sky lights to create a bright pleasant light whilst eliminating glare.
Earth Study focused research institute comprising of a library, 9 laboratories and auditorium space. Whereas the above spaces provide for research, the fellow's dormitory complex allocated across the river includes a canteen and recreation centre with a swimming pool and sauna, providing modern living accommodation for visitors. The complex has been designed to source its energy from nature, which helped to reduce its carbon footprint. The eco-friendly solutions include passive ventilation systems and extensive 'smart' glazing to use the daylight and regulate heat intake.
We all know Broad Street well. It is a space that we would like to enjoy for longer than it takes to walk from one end to the other. This regeneration project s aims to enhance Broad Street's attributes as the City of Oxford's historic enclave; to highlight its rich community life; as well as to convert the street into a contemporary cultural centre. The Proposition includes: An information board/box office facility advertising cultural events across Oxford; theatrical equipment and projectors to display nightly spectacles about Broad Street's social life; recreative seating offering comfortable spots during the night and day; the Museum of Broad Street exhibiting artefacts discovered in the area and revealing the background to stories used in the theatre's nightly spectacles.
St. Agatha's Church is a charming little church located in the centre of Brightwell-cum-Sotwell village, around which the local Community sets out its active and vibrant social life. Insufficient space in the church to accommodate the buzzing schedule of events, the need to make the church both approachable to disabled parishioners and attractive to a younger generation prompted the parishioners to look for architectural solutions of improvement. This is why WALLtd has become involved. The project starts on site soon - for latest news see our BLOG.
This is a modern take on the traditional architecture of rural Britain. The Clients sought to obtain a crisp and minimal design to achieve a contemporary garden retreat for them and their guests. The proposed structure benefits from large panels of extensive panes of double glazing and folding patio doors that can open 3 sides of the main area and convert the garden room into an arbour on days when the weather is fine. Additionally, the space has been equipped with a toilet and storage facility and a contemporary fire place to provide a warm atmosphere over a rainy evening.
St. Agatha's Church is a charming little church located in the centre of Brightwell-cum-Sotwell village, around which the local Community sets out its active and vibrant social life. Insufficient space in the church to accommodate the buzzing schedule of events, the need to make the church both approachable to disabled parishioners and attractive to a younger generation prompted the parishioners to look for architectural solutions of improvement. This is why WALLtd has become involved. The project starts on site soon - for latest news see our BLOG.
We extended the main house to add a new luxury kitchen and dining area, and spacious bedrooms upstairs. The front of the house was remodelled to give it a more balanced appearance, while retaining the character. The bathroom and kitchen we designed by us, and installed as part of the project.
This house was owned by two sisters and had fallen into a poor state. The new owners wanted to completely restore the structure and interior, and make it a comfortable family dwelling. The interior was cleaned out, and structural works had to be undertaken to make the house safe. The exterior was renovated and the interior was completely restored with high quality finishes and fittings. We designed the new bathrooms and new kitchen to give a luxury modern lifestyle in a traditional house.
The structure was originally an agricultural vehicle shed used to service the brick kilns on the site. Various alterations had taken place over the past fifty years to establish the structure as a domestic dwelling. The Clients wished to expand the living space by the inclusion of a dining room and to bring light into the middle of the house, while retaining the charm of the original structure. The kitchen was also modernised and outside courtyards established.
