CONTACTS/ SUPPLIERS
ARCHITECTS Co Create Architects
www.cocreate-architects.com
CARPENTRY
DT Carpentry & Building Ltd Newton Abbot
dtcarpentryandbuildltd.co.uk KITCHENS
Dekor Kitchens, Exeter
www.dekorkitchens.co.uk
SOLAR PANELS Eco NRG
www.econrggroup.co.uk
BUILDING SUPPLIES Brunel Supplies, Newton Abbot
www.brunelsupplies.co.uk
and alterations, and balancing client aspirations with what is achievable, he says. The arrival of Covid made the communication process with all parties occur at distance for key parts of the project. And working with the local authority – who are under huge resource pressures – was the biggest hurdle to overcome for the project to be a success.”
21ST CENTURY LIVING England boasts more than 300,000 Grade II-listed properties. The status isn’t just about its age. Grade II listing means the building has been chosen because of special interest, warranting all of the efforts to preserve it. The architect admits his own favourite feature is inside the building – the double-height original window to the hall with the renovated staircase. For those who buy and want to make such a building habitable, being on Historic ngland’s ist means it is subject to regulations which protect its historical and architectural significance. Alterations and building work can’t be carried out without written consent from the relevant authorities. And somewhat ironically, it can mean work designed to renovate and protect it can be subject to many checks and run-ins with planners and history buffs who want to maintain the original building.
As well as the owners and planners, this meant
the project required collaboration with heritage surveyors, ecologists and archaeologists, as well as the local council’s conservation team, which at times proved challenging. The overall design principle around heritage and conservation was to make the building read as old and new’ in terms of form and material. Zinc was chosen for the additional buildings, to allow for a sharp modern form as a contrast to the heavier two-storey rendered masonry of the main house. Zinc is
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also a favoured material by local authorities and conservation officers, as it can provide contrasting form and detail and can be finished in a range of tones and textures to complement any existing buildings.
Zinc can last for 50-plus years with minimal maintenance, meaning the replacement of materials with new additions is minimised and thus carbon footprint is reduced. ut for its new owners, the work has all proved worthwhile. We love the front garden with the huge old trees – it’s a beautiful view from the bedrooms – as well as the huge Georgian windows and high ceilings. We’ve managed to restore the old shutters which are a lovely feature. Fixing the old chimney so we can enjoy an open fire is also a favourite part, he adds. There were a few extravagances along the way, Geoff admits (the original brief was renovating a Victorian 18th century building fabric with 21st century living additions). The house had a pool and while the most economic approach would have been to fill it in, the couple refurbished it, and built a pool house with a bar sauna!
After their experiences, what advice would they give to anyone considering embarking on a self-build project, especially renovating a rade II-listed building se local people. Architects, builders, suppliers. Once you employ someone, give them agency, and trust and avoid micromanagement. And bite your tongue with planners – arguing will delay or cause negative outcomes.”
Jamie Allaway adds his own advice for getting the right architect for your project. ou need a good communicator with patience to understand the differing perspectives of the parties in a project such as this.” He adds: Someone who can also balance aspirations and constraints for the best outcome.”
jan/feb 2023
RECLAMATION Kenmart, Bovey Tracey
www.kenmartltd.co.uk
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