News 2022
MERRY CHRISTMAS
NORTH WALES
December 2022
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Our Christmas party was a climb up the hills near Carnedd Dafydd. The snow was a lot of fun and the scenic views were incredible. Wishing you a fun and relaxing Christmas holiday. Chris & Jon
CHEESE FACTORY
BETHESDA
December 2022
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Site visit to Llanethdy Gwyn - the Cheese Factory. The manufacturing area is now operational and processing sheep's milk to make delicious cheeses and yoghurts. The client is now looking for a tenant for the first floor cafe .
CONCEPT SKETCH
NORTH WALES
December 2022
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At the very beginning of our process, we model up the existing house in 3D and then we often draw a basic sketch over the top to explore different ideas.
CONSTRUCTION AT NYTH PREN
ANGLESEY
November 2022
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Great to pop in on Lew, hard at work on this self build straw bale house, Nyth Pren. The garden is starting to take hold around the house too.
CONSTRUCTION AT PANTON ARMS
PENTRAETH
November 2022
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We popped into to see progress at the Panton Arms Pub and to grab a pint. The extension is almost complete and we are loving they took on the 'board on board' cladding pattern.
BUILDING REGULATIONS FOR HEN DDINAS
CAERNARFON
November 2022
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We have just completed our Building Regulation Drawings for Hen Ddinas. Next step is to get the Builders on board.
NEW PROJECT
ANGLESEY
November 2022
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You can only just make out this house enveloped by the trees. Looking forward to this renovation...
PLANNING APPROVAL
PENTRAETH
November 2022
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We have received planning permission to extend Ty Coch.
CONSTRUCTION PROGRESSING AT MIN Y MOR.
MENAI BRIDGE
October 2022
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Not long before all the glass will be installed at Min Y Mor. It's starting to take shape.
LLAIS Y MOR CABIN IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AIRBNB.
LLANDDONA
October 2022
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When our client isn't using Llais Y Mor as an office, it is available for renting out through Airbnb.
PLANNING APPROVAL FOR HEN DDINAS
CAERNARFON
October 2022
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Planning approval for Hen Ddinas. Excited to get going with the Technical Drawings for this extension and renovation project.
PROGRESS PHOTO AT MAES Y PORTH OUTDOOR POOL
ANGLESEY
October 2022
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Amazing to see the pool at Maes Y Porth is almost complete. The client is going to see how they get on with an outdoor pool and decide whether to enclose it or not in the future.
BUILDING CONTROL SUBMISSION FOR DOLWEN
CAERNARFON
September 2022
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Technical drawings prepared for Dolwen timber frame extension for Building Control approval.
PLANNING APPROVAL FOR DOLWEN
CAERNARFON
September 2022
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We are just starting the technical drawings to prepare Dolwen timber frame extension for tender.
STUDIO CONSTRUCTION
FRIDAY FUN
LLANBERIS
September 2022
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Fun day with my son, who joined us for a paddle board just before the bank holiday weekend.
BUILDING REGULATIONS COMPLETE
GWYNEDD
September 2022
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We love working with Evans Wolfenden Partnership Structural Engineers. They often model the structure in 3D, even for some of our smaller projects, like Ty Felin, which helps us check that everything fits together as it should.
VICTORIAN RENOVATION
WEST KIRBY
September 2022
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Time to start my own renovation project on this Victorian house. We (Jonathan & family) have just moved to West Kirby, Wirral. Looking forward to water sports on the marina. I will be covering this side of North Wales, Cheshire and Merseyside and Chris will continue to cover North Wales and Anglesey. Exciting times!!
PLANNING APPROVAL FOR TREETOPS
LLANDUDNO
August 2022
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It is great news to hear our design for an extension and renovation of Treetops bungalow has been given planning permission.
FRIDAY FUN
LLANBERIS
August 2022
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We love to finish every Friday with some wild swimming. It's a great way to refresh the mind and often has the amazing side-effect of helping us come up with design solutions for our projects. We highly recommend it!
EXTENSION & RENOVATION READY FOR HOLIDAY-MAKERS
ANGLESEY
August 2022
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Building works have formally been signed off by Building Control at Gorffwysfa. Looking forward to catching up with the owners in a few weeks to celebrate.
PLANNING APPROVAL FOR SWIMMING POOL
SHROPSHIRE
July 2022
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We are excited to hear that our Corten Steel clad swimming pool at Hammerhill House has been approved for planning.
PLANNING APPROVAL FOR TAN Y BRYN
GWYNEDD
July 2022
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Planning approval for a Traditional Timber Frame extension at Tan Y Bryn.
SCHOOL OF NATURAL BUILDING COURSE
ANGLESEY
July 2022
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The School of Natural Building are running a clay plastering course at Nyth Pren in August. Details are on their website if you are interested.
PLANNING GRANTED FOR EXTENSION
ANGLESEY
July 2022
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Looking forward to starting the Building Regulation drawings for this single storey extension in Beaumaris.
RETROFIT
DENBIGHSHIRE
July 2022
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Construction underway for the retrofit of Tan Yr Esgair, Rhuthun. Breathable woodfibre insulation wraps around the house and bead insulation is blown into the masonry cavity to improve the thermal envelope.
CONSTRUCTION ON SITE
ANGLESEY
June 2022
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The building envelope at Gorffwysfa, is nearly complete. The ground floor blockwork walls are to be clad with local stone.
BARN CONSTRUCTION
STRAW BALE INSULATED SIPS
ANGLESEY
June 2022
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This photo captures the straw bale insulated SIPs at Nyth Pren, before they are hidden by the larch cladding on the outside and lime render on the inside.
SKETCH DETAIL FOR NYTH PREN
ANGLESEY
May 2022
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Sketch detail showing both the straw and wood fibre insulation used at Nyth Pren.
BARN CONSTRUCTION
BALA
May 2022
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Timber frame barn construction is underway at Cae Wllf. Simon and Ruth are making great progress.
LLAIS ADERYN CABIN
ANGLESEY
May 2022
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Site visit to see the almost complete Llais Aderyn Cabin. Looking forward to seeing the interior design take shape.
TY DU NEAR COMPLETION
RENOVATION WORKS
BALA
May 2022
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Renovation of the existing barn has just begun at Cae Wllf. The timber frame garage should arrive on site shortly and then works to the main house extension can begin.
MAY BANK HOLIDAY
LLANBERIS
May 2022
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Great to start off the bank holiday with a paddle at Llyn Padarn.
TIMBER CLADDING BEING FIXED TO NYTH PREN
ANGLESEY
April 2022
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Impressive progress made by this self builder at Nyth Pren. Timber cladding is being fixed over the wood fibre and straw bale insulated walls.
SEINTWAR TIMBER FRAME BUNGALOW COMPLETE
ANGLESEY
April 2022
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This modular timber frame bungalow is complete and the clients have just moved in. We love the locally sourced timber, slate and stone chosen for Seintwar.
PENTRANS LANDSCAPING
LLANDONNA BEACH
April 2022
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A new pond at Pentrans beach house and the landscaping works are underway.
TYN Y CAEAU COMPLETE
ANGLESEY
April 2022
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The traditional timber frame construction at Tyn Y Caeau is complete and the garden is in full bloom.
TY FELIN STUDIO
GWYNEDD
March 2022
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Section through the timber frame studio, as part of our building regulations drawing package.
CONCEPT SKETCHES
ANGLESEY
March 2022
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Sketches allow us to take a break from the computer screen and analyse a project in a different way.
PRE-APPLICATION
BETWS-Y-COED
March 2022
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When designing extensions to old houses, it can sometimes be worth getting advise from the local planning authority on early designs via a pre-app to improve the chances of a successful planning application.
PLANNING APPROVAL
TREARDDUR BAY
February 2022
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Planning permission has been granted for Bryn Y Mor. We have added a side extension and a flat roof dormer which creates new vistas towards the beach.
FRIDAY FINISH ON THE BEACH
RHOSNEIGR
February 2022
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Great to have the family join us for a stroll on the beach at the end of the week.
PLANNING APPROVAL
RHOSCOLYN
January 2022
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Planning permission has been granted for Cae'r Wylan. We have added roof dormers which lead out onto a balcony, that wraps around the house. The new rear extension opens up the views towards the ocean. The garage also has a guest bedroom upstairs.
MEASURED SURVEYS
LLANDUDNO
January 2022
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Catching the last sun rays after a day of measuring up a new exciting project in Llandudno.
PLANNING APPROVAL
PONT-RUG
January 2022
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Planning permission has been granted for Ty Felin. We created a new office with a high vaulted ceiling and improved the access to the property.
FIRST SWIM OF THE YEAR
LLANBERIS
January 2022
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We went for a wild swim in LLyn Padarn and boy was it cold. We made up for it will a warm meal afterwards. The year has started with a bang and we are excited about new the projects lining up.
DEMOLITION WORKS
MENAI BRIDGE
January 2022
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Demolition works have started at Min Y Mor. Clearing the raised ground for the new extension.