project From dated bungalow to west London des res
Coupdeville Architects has transformed what it says was a “dated” bungalow into a 5,000 ft2
family home in West
London which the practice describes as “elegant and contemporary.” The substantial three storey building
has been designed to be environmentally efficient. Despite its size it remains similar in scale to its immediate neighbours and was awarded early planning approval. The design is a series of stepped,
framed boxes which provides a series of terraces and overhangs. The client commented on the finished
building: ‘‘With our growing family, the small bungalow on the site was no longer viable. The architects designed a spa- cious, warm and inviting family home which is filled with light.”
HAB launches “mini-bond crowdfund” H
AB Land, part of the developer HAB (Happiness Architecture Beauty) started by Kevin McCloud in 2007, has announced the launch of a “mini-bond crowdfund”
aimed at sustainable housebuilding projects. Having secured over £600,000 of investment in the pre-launch
phase from its existing partners and investors, HAB said the mini- bond has a maximum target of £3m and will offer an 8 per cent gross annual return over five years. Entry level is £1,000 with a minimum two year term. Commenting on the launch, McCloud said: “The response to our
new fund-raise from our current investors has been outstanding and we’re now very excited to open this opportunity to all. As stake- holders in a triple bottom line business, our investors will be able to see potential returns through social and environmental means as well as gaining a good financial return.
interior design
GIDC winner launches interior design workshops M
artin Holland – a previous winner of BBC2’s Great
Interior Design Challenge has announced plans
to launch a series of interactive design workshops. Martin – who runs MartinMark Design
along with business partner Mark Walters – will host and present each of the eight hour workshops. His aim is to “guide attendees through the creative process and help them achieve design success.” The workshops have been curated to include a mix of creative
ideas and interior inspiration along with prac- tical hints and insider tips. A variety of leading interiors brands will be
supporting the workshops, allowing guests to sample products from various ranges and learn how to use them. Highlights of the work- shop include: ‘the design process – where to start,’ ‘space planning – layout and scale,’ and ‘colour, pattern and texture.’ Martin commented: “I designed these work-
shops for people with a passion for interior design, but are perhaps lacking the confi-
dence and experience to know where to start. The ethos at MartinMark Design is that good design should be for everyone. “The workshops provide guests with an
opportunity to hone their skills and develop their individual styles in a creative and relaxed environment, making sure they get the most out of the day.” The first workshop will take place on 22
April at Scene Studios in Nottingham. Tickets cost £160 and can be bought from:
www.martinmarkdesign.com
“We’re a team of dedicated, passionate professionals, building
innovative housing schemes and changing the way the UK approaches housebuilding. We don’t just build homes; we make streets and neigh- bourhoods proper places. Our mini-bond supports that.” The launch of the mini-bond comes off the back of recent success
for HAB, having just sold the final custom-build house at The Acre in Oxfordshire and two thirds of its Lovedon Fields project in Winchester off plan. Kevin McCloud launched HAB with the aim of “challenging the
way identikit volume housing is built in the UK.” The company claims to have broken records with its previous crowdfunding opportunity, raising 197 per cent of the target before closing. HAB is working in partnership with CODE Investing on the new crowd- fund and anyone interested in investing will need to register via the CODE Investing website.
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