Architecture
1960s House Remodelling & Extension, Lodsworth, West Sussex
Projects 27 June 2025

1960s House Remodelling & Extension, Lodsworth, West Sussex

Our 1960s house renovation in Lodsworth, West Sussex, features a modern striking zinc-clad poolside pavilion.

Planning granted for chalet bungalow extension and remodelling, Liphook, East Hampshire
Projects 28 January 2025

Planning granted for chalet bungalow extension and remodelling, Liphook, East Hampshire

Planning permission has been granted for our chalet bungalow conversion into a modern, energy-efficient 5-bedroom family home in East Hants

Remodelling, interior design and new two-storey bay window nearing completion, Godalming Surrey
Projects 14 December 2024

Remodelling, interior design and new two-storey bay window nearing completion, Godalming Surrey

A first peak at our nearly completed Shackleford, Godalming Surrey remodelling, interior design and new two storey bay window %

Chalet bungalow extension & remodelling nearing completion by Haslemere architects
Projects 21 October 2024

Chalet bungalow extension & remodelling nearing completion by Haslemere architects

design by Haslemere architects ArchitectureLIVE to remodel and extend an existing 1950s chalet bungalow in Haslemere, Surrey

ArchitectureLIVE's project near Haslemere, Surrey on the open market
Projects 29 March 2024

ArchitectureLIVE's project near Haslemere, Surrey on the open market

1960s property remodelling and extension near Haslemere Surrey in the SDNP now available on the open market

Cottage extension and remodelling, Pulborough, Horsham
Projects 29 February 2024

Cottage extension and remodelling, Pulborough, Horsham

Our extension and remodelling project of a there storey 1800s cottage near Pulborough, Horsham is nearing completion.

Planning permission granted for seafront property modernisation in Hill Head, Fareham
Projects 28 February 2024

Planning permission granted for seafront property modernisation in Hill Head, Fareham

Fareham BC has granted planning for our design to remodel and extend a 1920s sea-front property in Hill Head, Hampshire

SIPs stretch budgets
Projects 15 February 2024

SIPs stretch budgets

ArchitectureLive designs SIPs in the domestic sector since a decade and has completed new-builds and extensions at speed, cost effectively

Country house remodelling nearing completion, Liss SDNP
Projects 1 April 2023

Country house remodelling nearing completion, Liss SDNP

Whilst the external works are still ongoing, the country house renovation and remodelling project is now receiving its finishing touches.

Waverley Design Awards 2023 winner
Projects 19 February 2023

Waverley Design Awards 2023 winner

ArchitectureLIVE is the Waverley Design Awards 2023 winner for the Conversions, Alterations and Refurbishment category

Planning granted for contemporary extension, Haslemere, Surrey
Projects 20 October 2022

Planning granted for contemporary extension, Haslemere, Surrey

Waverley BC has granted permission of a contemporary extension and remodelling of a detached 1950s family home in Haslemere Surrey.

Construction progress country house remodelling, Liss SDNP
Projects 19 September 2022

Construction progress country house remodelling, Liss SDNP

Construction progress for our 1960s country house remodelling, located in Liss SDNP. The building superstructure is now completed.

Villa Beer visited
Projects 27 July 2022

Villa Beer visited

We had an inspirational visit to Villa Beer in Vienna, Austria a masterpiece of modernist architecture by Josef Frank & Oskar Wlach.

Lighting Design
Projects 26 May 2022

Lighting Design

Why natural and artificial lighting design is now a fundamental part of our holistic approach to designing your home.

Country home transformation nearing completion, Lodsworth, West Sussex, SDNP
Projects 10 May 2022

Country home transformation nearing completion, Lodsworth, West Sussex, SDNP

Take a peak at a few of the finishing touches being put in place at our country cottage transformation in Lodsworth, West Sussex.

Planning granted to remodel & extend a 1940s home, Haslemere, Surrey
Projects 22 March 2022

Planning granted to remodel & extend a 1940s home, Haslemere, Surrey

A 1940s detached home in Haslemere, Surrey is set to be remodelled and extended after planning was granted by Waverley BC.

Energy efficient bungalow remodelling & extension receives planning in Haslemere, Surrey
Projects 17 March 2022

Energy efficient bungalow remodelling & extension receives planning in Haslemere, Surrey

Delighted that planning permission has been granted to remodel and extend a 1960s bungalow in Haslemere, Surrey.

Transformation taking shape as old meets new in Lodsworth, West Sussex
Projects 20 January 2022

Transformation taking shape as old meets new in Lodsworth, West Sussex

The latest update from our country home renovation and extension project in Lodsworth, West Sussex as we enter the final stages of this build

Upside-down house with spectacular views
Projects 2 December 2021

Upside-down house with spectacular views

### _“Our architects pushed the boundaries of our imagination, and we’re so glad they did!”_

Glazing frames views in Dorking, Surrey
Projects 23 November 2021

Glazing frames views in Dorking, Surrey

The installation of large-format glazing has transformed this family home in Dorking, with stunning views of the Surrey Hills.

Action is what’s needed now
Projects 15 November 2021

Action is what’s needed now

Following the disappointing result of COP26, we look at what we can all do to try and reach Net Zero by 2030.

Planning granted to modernise & extend 1950s bungalow, Haslemere, Surrey
Projects 9 November 2021

Planning granted to modernise & extend 1950s bungalow, Haslemere, Surrey

Waverley Borough Council has granted planning permission to modernise and extend a two bedroom, detached 1950s chalet bungalow in Haslemere.

Glazing installation takes place at extension project in Dorking, Surrey
Projects 4 November 2021

Glazing installation takes place at extension project in Dorking, Surrey

Large format glazing, roof-light and slider have been installed at our extension and renovation project in Dorking, Surrey.

Planning approved for new build Passivhaus family home, Rushmoor, Surrey
Projects 19 October 2021

Planning approved for new build Passivhaus family home, Rushmoor, Surrey

Bringing together intergenerational living with sustainable design based on Passivhaus principles for a new build family home.

Completed - a 1960s Extension & Refurbishment, Haslemere
Projects 6 October 2021

Completed - a 1960s Extension & Refurbishment, Haslemere

Take a look at our latest completed project - the transformation of a detached house in Haslemere into a contemporary family home.

Country home renovation and extension, SDNP, construction update
Projects 19 July 2021

Country home renovation and extension, SDNP, construction update

As is often the case, challenging circumstances assist to strengthen our responses. This project illustrates the point as our design solutions have become more and more contextual. The latest addition

A Room with a View, Dorking, Surrey
Projects 29 June 2021

A Room with a View, Dorking, Surrey

Good progress has been made to transform this property into a sustainable and contemporary family home in Dorking, Surrey.

New build retirement home, Chiddingfold Surrey, revisited
Projects 27 May 2021

New build retirement home, Chiddingfold Surrey, revisited

This new retirement home has now been occupied for half a year and its owner is enjoying the new bright and airy living accommodation with double aspect views.

Extension & remodelling to 1930s family home, Dorking, Surrey
Projects 28 April 2021

Extension & remodelling to 1930s family home, Dorking, Surrey

Contractors are making great progress at the extension and remodelling of a family home in Dorking, Surrey

SDNP country home, Lodsworth, West Sussex, Construction update
Projects 7 January 2021

SDNP country home, Lodsworth, West Sussex, Construction update

It has not been an easy start onsite at our project in Lodsworth, awaiting the arrival of the bat licence. It was eventually issued during the first cold week in early December due to a, nowadays stan

Construction commences for our SDNP country home transformation, Lodsworth, West Sussex
Projects 12 November 2020

Construction commences for our SDNP country home transformation, Lodsworth, West Sussex

Work is commencing to completely reorientate the interior spaces and improve the energy efficiency of this country cottage in the South Downs

New Build Retirement House, Chiddingfold, Surrey
Projects 4 November 2020

New Build Retirement House, Chiddingfold, Surrey

Delighted our contemporary two bed, new-build retirement annex is complete allowing a multigenerational family to be reunited.

Historic cottage in the SDNP undergoing a wonderful transformation, Stedham, West Sussex
Projects 20 October 2020

Historic cottage in the SDNP undergoing a wonderful transformation, Stedham, West Sussex

Contractors are on site to transform and extend an historic cottage in Stedham, West Sussex and in the South Downs National Park

Extension & Refurbishment of 1960s Detached House, Haslemere, Surrey
Projects 19 October 2020

Extension & Refurbishment of 1960s Detached House, Haslemere, Surrey

This contemporary extension is tantilisingly close to completion, with stunning views across the house and a calm lighting conept.

Our Concept for Multigenerational Living
Projects 12 October 2020

Our Concept for Multigenerational Living

Our design for multi generational living replaces traditional homes with a concept that provides for today's different living requirements

Dramatic transformation at 1960s Detached House, Haslemere, Surrey
Projects 25 September 2020

Dramatic transformation at 1960s Detached House, Haslemere, Surrey

This is one of our projects which continued during lock down and is now nearing completion. A tired looking 1960s property has undergone a dramatic transformation with neighbours wondering whether thi

Great progress for our new build retirement home, Chiddingfold, Surrey
Projects 17 September 2020

Great progress for our new build retirement home, Chiddingfold, Surrey

News from on-site at our new build, contemporary retirement house project near Chiddingfold, Surrey where great progress is being made.

Near Passivhaus timber-frame completed for new build retirement home in Surrey
Projects 10 July 2020

Near Passivhaus timber-frame completed for new build retirement home in Surrey

Read the latest update on the construction of our near-Passivhaus new build retirement house near Chiddingfold, Surrey.

Planning granted for country house renovation & extension in Liss, SDNP
Projects 10 July 2020

Planning granted for country house renovation & extension in Liss, SDNP

A contemporary re-design of a 1960s house in Liss, Hampshire with views across the South Downs National Park has been granted planning permission.

Planning granted for extension & renovation of 1930 vernacular family home, Dorking
Projects 10 June 2020

Planning granted for extension & renovation of 1930 vernacular family home, Dorking

Mole Valley DC has granted planning permission to extend and renoavate a 1930s family home in Dorking overlooking the Surrey Hills.

Good progress for our new build retirement home in Surrey
Projects 3 June 2020

Good progress for our new build retirement home in Surrey

News from on site at our new build retirement house project near Chiddingfold, Surrey where timber walls are nearing completion.

It's progress.... our new branding
Projects 7 May 2020

It's progress.... our new branding

ArchitectureLIVE new website! Read about our latest projects and progress on site.

Construction work recommences for contemporary extension in Haslemere, Surrey
Projects 29 April 2020

Construction work recommences for contemporary extension in Haslemere, Surrey

Contractors are back on site to continue the building of a contemporary extension to a 1960s house in Haslemere, Surrey

A hole in the ground....we are delighted!
Projects 24 April 2020

A hole in the ground....we are delighted!

Work has commenced on our new build retirement home near Chiddingfold, Surrey. The good weather is assisting the speedy progress of ground works with foundations being poured next week. Our contractor

Climate Change - Not All Bad News
Projects 26 November 2019

Climate Change - Not All Bad News

Here we explain where you can start and what we, as architects, can do to help you start making lowering your household's CO2 emissions.

Arts & Crafts family home renovation approved by SDNPA
Projects 11 October 2019

Arts & Crafts family home renovation approved by SDNPA

Planning permission has been granted to modernise and extend an arts & crafts family home within the South Downs National Park.

The UK's first Kollegger Descender Fronts are now complete and in use
Projects 27 September 2019

The UK's first Kollegger Descender Fronts are now complete and in use

Vardo, the new restaurant in the Duke of York Square, has taken up residence at the new pavilion which features Kollegger's Descender Fronts.

Construction of Bookend Extensions in West Horsley, Surrey
Projects 19 September 2019

Construction of Bookend Extensions in West Horsley, Surrey

Delighted to hear about the construction of our contemporary design for extensions to our clients' 1970s bungalow in West Horsley, Surrey.

Upside-down house conversion in progress
Projects 10 September 2019

Upside-down house conversion in progress

An update on our bungalow conversion project in Haslemere, Surrey, where the roof and glazing installations are now complete.

Work continues to transform a bungalow in Haslemere, Surrey
Projects 23 July 2019

Work continues to transform a bungalow in Haslemere, Surrey

The transformation of a 1960s bungalow into a two storey upside down house in Haslemere, Surrey continues with SIPs already complete.

Eco-friendly retirement house design, Liss, Hampshire
Projects 22 July 2019

Eco-friendly retirement house design, Liss, Hampshire

A 3D animation of a design for a new build, sustainable, single storey retirment home with a layout that will enable its occupants to be cared for at home.

Interior design for the near-Passivhaus extension
Projects 18 July 2019

Interior design for the near-Passivhaus extension

Take a short tour of the completed contemporary single storey annex to a 1960s detached house in Fernhurst, West Sussex.

Work has begun to transform a bungalow in Haslemere, Surrey
Projects 5 June 2019

Work has begun to transform a bungalow in Haslemere, Surrey

Contractors are on site at a 1970s bungalow in Haslemere, Surrey, beginning work to transform it into a contemporary, two storey family home.

Planning approved for contemporary extension, Haslemere, Surrey
Projects 8 May 2019

Planning approved for contemporary extension, Haslemere, Surrey

Waverley Borough Council has granted planning permission to extend a detached 1960s family home in central Haslemere, Surrey.

Finishes on the way at near-Passivhaus annex
Projects 25 April 2019

Finishes on the way at near-Passivhaus annex

The interior of this single storey annex extension in Fernhurst, West Sussex, is coming together as we enter the final stage of this build.

Self Build Cottage Extension & Renovation Completed
Projects 26 February 2019

Self Build Cottage Extension & Renovation Completed

A 19th century cottage in Farley Green, Surrey, has been sympathetically extended and renovated providing a third bedroom and improved living accomodation.

Sports Pavilion in Newbury receives planning approval
Projects 5 February 2019

Sports Pavilion in Newbury receives planning approval

Planning permission has been granted for a new, contemporary sports pavilion to replace an existing timber building at Browns Meadow, Newbury.

Near-Passivhaus Annex - update
Projects 29 January 2019

Near-Passivhaus Annex - update

The latest news on the progress made at the construction of our near-Passivhaus annex to a 1960s house in Fernhurst, West Sussex.

Planning Submitted for a new Sports Pavilion for Newbury Athletic Club
Projects 10 January 2019

Planning Submitted for a new Sports Pavilion for Newbury Athletic Club

An application to West Berkshire Council to upgrade valuable community sports facilities at Browns Meadow in Newbury has been submitted.

St Bartholomew's School Extension has been completed
Projects 13 December 2018

St Bartholomew's School Extension has been completed

The latest contemporary extension to the ever-expanding St Bartholomew's School in Newbury, Berkshire, has been completed.

Near-Passivhaus Annex - roof nearing completion
Projects 11 December 2018

Near-Passivhaus Annex - roof nearing completion

The roof for our near-Passivhaus extension to a 1960s detached property in Fernhurst, West Sussex is nearing completion.

Near-Passivhaus Annex - glazing installed
Projects 6 December 2018

Near-Passivhaus Annex - glazing installed

Progress updates for our near-Passivhaus Annex to a 1960s detached home during its construction phase - Fernhurst, West Sussex.

Near-Passivhaus Annex - construction continues
Projects 4 December 2018

Near-Passivhaus Annex - construction continues

Latest progress update for our near-Passivhaus Annex during its construction phase - Fernhurst, West Sussex.

Near-Passivhaus Annex - SIPs Day 8
Projects 29 November 2018

Near-Passivhaus Annex - SIPs Day 8

Day 8 of the SIPs superstructure going up on our near-Passivhaus Annex in Fernhurst, West Sussex.

Near-Passivhaus Annex - SIPs Day 6
Projects 27 November 2018

Near-Passivhaus Annex - SIPs Day 6

Day 6 of the SIPs superstructure going up on our near-Passivhaus Annex in Fernhurst, West Sussex.

Near-Passivhaus Annex - SIPs Day 5
Projects 26 November 2018

Near-Passivhaus Annex - SIPs Day 5

Day 5 of the SIPs superstructure going up on our near-Passivhaus Annex in Fernhurst, West Sussex.

Near-Passivhaus Annex - SIPs Day 4
Projects 23 November 2018

Near-Passivhaus Annex - SIPs Day 4

Day 4 of the SIPs superstructure going up on our near-Passivhaus Annex in Fernhurst, West Sussex.

Near-Passivhaus Annex - SIPs Day 3
Projects 22 November 2018

Near-Passivhaus Annex - SIPs Day 3

Day 3 of the SIPs superstructure going up on our near-Passivhaus Annex in Fernhurst, West Sussex.

Near-Passivhaus Annex - SIPs Day 2
Projects 21 November 2018

Near-Passivhaus Annex - SIPs Day 2

Day 2 of the SIPs superstructure going up on our near-Passivhaus Annex in Fernhurst, West Sussex.

Near-Passivhaus Annex - SIPs  Day 1
Projects 20 November 2018

Near-Passivhaus Annex - SIPs Day 1

Day 1 of the SIPs superstructure going up on our near-Passivhaus Annex in Fernhurst, West Sussex.

Near-Passivhaus Annex on its way
Projects 16 November 2018

Near-Passivhaus Annex on its way

The first in a series of posts following the construction of a single storey annex extension to near Passivhaus standards in Fernhurst, West Sussex.

Contemporary Design & Sustainable Living
Projects 12 November 2018

Contemporary Design & Sustainable Living

We are a team of RIBA Chartered architects delivering full architectural services from a local design studio based on the Surrey/Sussex/Hampshire border.

Supporting students at St Bartholomew's School
Projects 25 October 2018

Supporting students at St Bartholomew's School

Irene Konschill held a workshop with 6th form students who entered a competition to design the mural to adorn our shortly to be completed conference centre.

SDNP's Dark Night Skies policy requires innovative design
Projects 18 October 2018

SDNP's Dark Night Skies policy requires innovative design

In this article we look at the challenges posed by SDNPs Dark Night Skies policies and the innovative solutions architects could embrace to overcome them.

Site visit to St Bartholomew’s new build conference centre, Newbury
Projects 18 October 2018

Site visit to St Bartholomew’s new build conference centre, Newbury

A new-build conference centre for St Bartholomews School in Newbury, Berkshire, is nearing completion.

Completed Contemporary Kitchen Extension in Rake, West Sussex
Projects 20 September 2018

Completed Contemporary Kitchen Extension in Rake, West Sussex

We were delighted to see the latest of our completed projects, a contemporary extension to a workers cottage in Rake, West Sussex.

Re-visiting Zaha Hadid's Library & Learning Centre in Vienna
Projects 16 July 2018

Re-visiting Zaha Hadid's Library & Learning Centre in Vienna

In the summer we visited the impressive Library & Learning Centre at the Vienna University of Economics and Business designed by Zaha Hadid.

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