Architecture · Interiors · Project management
Basements
A basement should feel like a natural part of the house. Daylight, circulation and the quality of the rooms matter as much as the amount of new accommodation.
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A considered approach to your home.
We begin by considering the purpose of the lower level and its relationship with the home above. Stairs, lightwells, courtyards and views can help connect the spaces. The garden may also play a role, provided the wider design and technical constraints support the approach.
Below-ground construction requires coordinated specialist input. Ground conditions, structure, water, drainage, ventilation and construction access need investigation alongside planning considerations. These matters influence feasibility, cost and programme and should be addressed before the architectural proposal becomes fixed.
At Gilston Road, a basement beneath the house and garden is connected to daylight through a glass-bottomed water rill. Rutland Gardens demonstrates a lower-level addition within a listed townhouse project. St Elmo incorporates a full basement in a new-build home.
We develop the architecture with the appointed technical team and help clients understand the choices. Each appointment sets out the scope of design, coordination and construction-stage services.
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Tell us what you have in mind.
Share the property, your ambitions and the stage you have reached. We can discuss an appropriate scope and the next steps.