120216 -  current sketches to resolve some connection details to a concealed  gutter / canopy detail. These sketches were done on the ipad- and easily issued to the structural engineer for comment.

120130 church hall extension

This is the proposed 3rd phase of works to this local church, to provide additional meeting space and community facilities . The building is organised to frame views of the existing church's north window through a frameless glass rooflight.

111201 project update

Project update- below is a  3d images of the project in Oxfordshire- which is scheduled to start on site in 2012.

111111 RIBA small practice conference

Attended the annual RIBA small practice conference. Informative presentations / debate on sustainability, creativity and practice development

111109 project completion - ealing

The single storey rear extension to this period property in Ealing features a stock brickwork wall which runs from inside to out. This link with the outside is also highlighted by the use of slate flooring inside and out.

111027 new house, eel pie island obtains planning approval

dfa has just secured planning approval for a new house on eel pie island in Twickenham. The proposal replaces a building of townscape merit, and has been designed to achieve a high sustainability rating.

110518 project in Long Ditton - progress

Our current project in Ditton Grange is now taking shape. The project has a double gabled vaulted ceiling, creating a large and light open space

110516 project in ealing - commences

Our current project in Ealing has now commenced on site. The project has features an internal / external stock brick wall, and is inspired by the modernist architect Patrick Gwynne.

110323 completed project

This is our recently completed project in Coombe Lane. This shot highlights the aluminium sliding door system , chosen for its slimline appearance

110308 Project in Richmond Hill

Above is our current proposals for an extensive refurbishment / remodelling project to the lower and upper ground floors to this Building of Townscape Merit within the Richmond Hill Conservation Area.

110304 Ullswater Yacht Club

Above is our competition submission for the new yacht club in Ullswater, Cumbria. The proposal locates a double aspect clubroom over flood resilient ground floor club accomodation. The ground floor is clad with slate gabion walling, and the first floor utilises Cumbrian slate.

110301 new house on eel pie island

We have just been commissioned to design a new family home on Twickenham's historic Eel Pie Island.

This will be our second new build house on the island!

110203 newbuild house - foundations in progress

Piling complete, and ground beams ready to be cast !

110114 New House - Works Commence

The groundwork / piling works have commenced on our new build 'infill' house in New Malden.

101216 RIBA Publication

Our Crescent Road project has been selected as a featured project in next years RIBA's London 2011 publication and will be published late January 2011

101203 Coombe Lane Project Complete

Our project in Coombe Lane has now reached practical completion. The largest element to this project was the frameless glass structure and elegant swiss glazing system, specified because of its minimal framing.

101122 outside room

This simple fixed external structure proposed for a project in Richmond creates an internal / external living space which unifies and gives privacy to this outside room.

101122 successful planning appeal

We have successfully obtained planning consent via appeal for a project in Teddington , overturning Richmond Council's decision associated with a Tree Preservation Order. The proposal will incorporate a suspended steel ring beam on screw-piles to enable construction within the root protection zone

101110 project in sheen - design stage

Illustrated above is our proposed design development for this project in Sheen, Richmond. The 2 storey proposal incorporates a zinc box which houses a frameless glass window seat to provide a permanent fixed seating area for morning sun

101027 Glazing Installed on Coombe Lane Project

The feature 3.5 x 2.6m double glazed unit weighing 0.5 tonne was craned over the house and installed today on our project in Coombe Lane , Kingston.