This former quarry and golf course now presents an opportunity for new homes in an area and global setting, where delivering new homes and much-needed affordable provision has become one of our nation’s most pressing needs.
Sat near Wimborne in Dorset, the site sits in an exceptionally well-located matrix of principal ‘A’ roads. 230 ha in area, the site offered an extensive and varied landscape which could be used as a setting to create a characterful new village, which might capitalise on its context and all opportunities for a holistic place that merges urban design, architecture and landscape design into one vision.
Scott Worsfold Associates were selected to create a complete design vision, along with a global masterplan. Our work required that we act as lead architects and urban designers, creating design cameos and house types for a series of characterful places that merged contemporary/traditional architecture with landscape design, SuDs and Biodiversity Net Gain.
With options for a new countryside park to serve the whole community and a series of SANGs and SANG links, arranged around a new village square with a whole host of much needed local facilities, Canford Village has been exceptionally well received and continues to evolve.
Only an exemplar design with a strong design argument would allow any chance of consent.
SWA where commissioned to design a spectacular home for the family. It should make the most of the views, offer an exceptional home but meld into its setting.
Extensive use of stone and glass formed into a sculptural piece of architecture which capitalised on the natural topography of the site. With, a sedum roof which melds with the sites own natural land form, detail designs evolved and were submitted to LPA along with a robust urban design study to show that this site should be included within the settlement boundary. After assessment and consultations, our design was approved.
As the last survivor, it had been severely neglected. After modernisation in 1960s, this very characterful gothic lodge had lost a great deal of its original features.
Fortunately, most of the original structure survived and whilst somewhat decayed, all could be conserved, rebuilt and repaired. The original tented roof still existed and was untouched, but most of the external joinery had decayed. 1960s refurbishment had applied some inconsiderate alterations: all the original doors and windows had been replaced, new flat roof extensions were constructed, and extensive tarmac surface was laid around the buildings -all compounding the building’s decay.
Scott Worsfold Associates were commissioned to research, remodel and design a total refurbishment for this historic home whilst adding expertly designed extensions to replace the ad hoc 1960s additions, and to form one spectacular gothic revival family home.
A full conservation and repair process was engaged, using our expert knowledge, along with a full set of detailed design and construction drawings, which evolved after achieving full planning and conservation area consent.
From a complete and full interior design to external detailing, and finally the whole landscape setting, this practice has worked in partnership with the local conservation officer.
Already heralded as an exemplar by the Local Planning Authority, and noted by local residents as a stunning and fine new home sat in the Conservation Area, our design has been novated by the local council for a conservation design award.
Work is ongoing and we look forward to updating this project page soon with new images.
Outline consent had already been achieved. However, one part, abutting the conservation area, adjacent to listed buildings, the ancient village of Canford Magna and the setting of Canford School, required specialist design input with sensitivity and cognition of the character of this rich setting.
A great deal of our work had already been shown, by others, as design exemplar of how new homes might evolve and after an initial design presentation to key stakeholders, Scott Worsfold Associates were selected to act as urban designers and lead architects, for this characterful part.
Sat in a parkland setting, adjacent to the Canford School, our design needed to meld into its place. An important first decision was to create an urban design format, where homes might look out onto the surrounding parkland and Stour Valley without perimeter roads or vehicular movement which might intrude into character or setting.
Canford Magna Village possesses a rich architectural history, and a clear dialogue and connection was clearly needed, to create a neighbourhood that could merge and reinforce the character of place. Our specialist knowledge, as experts in architectural history and historic settings, required that we analyse the local DNA and evolve house designs which might rest in harmony, without conflict.
Instantly supported by the LPA Conservation Officer, and Urban Design Officer, with no amendments requested, our designs were approved, and work is now underway on site.
Bordon had already undergone large redevelopment, as a part of The Whitehill & Bordon’s Regeneration plan.
The local planning authority felt, however, that what had so far been built had diluted local identity and had failed to reinforce the Hampshire vernacular.
They wanted a new architecture and design input that created a characterful and invested place, that recognised Bordon’s special part and setting.
Scott Worsfold Associates were selected to act as lead architects and urban designers, to evolve new designs that would offer a sense of place that had a clear synergy with local identity.
Arboricultural constraints and evidence of early military activity needed research and investigation. With many constraints but with a clear design brief for an exemplary design, our first task was to create a design presentation to the members and key staff of East Hants District Council, to show how a design logic might be applied which met their aspirations, without poor pastiche.
With total support, our work started. This would include a design code for other phases and for other applicants, who could evolve their own parts of the town’s regeneration.
With regular design team meetings and the allocation of a senior planning officer to work solely on this important part of the town’s evolution, our work concluded.
Now consented, and being built, we look forward to updating our page with photos very soon.
All skillfully designed to respect and enhance the character and appearance of the Langton Matravers Conservation Area and the protected AONB Dorset landscape.
Planning consent obtained. Currently under construction.
With a rich context and architectural heritage, local residents, the Town Council, and the Local Planning Authority had a clear mandate for an exceptional place that might join the town and add to its character for generations to come.
Our first task was to assess and establish clear strategies to incorporate the treescape that encapsulated and extended across extents. With established ecologically sensitive parts and with the need for an incorporated SuDS rationale, early design concepts were prepared. With meetings with all key stakeholders, our designs evolved and progressed to a full application.
With unanimous approval at the committee, which saw this major urban expansion as the only consented major proposal, work started.
Now built and occupied we were fortunate to be entered and win first place in the Surrey Design Awards.
Redbridge Manor was formerly the site of a manorial home. With the legacy of a walled garden and remnants of the past, the site had already received a new principal home.
Sat as a apart of this remodel sat a lake, the lake, acting in part toward the SUDs solution for the total holding, it had been beautifully landscaped. SWA were contacted by the owner, himself a long-standing client of the practice, to design a special home that might offer a retreat and sanctuary, away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.
Arboricultural constraints, potential for flood waters created some constraints but, as is often the case, a constraint simply presents an opportunity.
A design evolved and with initial designs sketched. The building should be delicate, transparent and simple in its form, appearing to float and be a part of its landscape and the lake.
It should be easy to build and be modular, with a simple frame onto micro bore piles and capable of off-site manufacture. It should achieve high levels of thermal efficiency and present options for renewables.
Given such an exciting list of needs and wit a client who himself had exceptional tastes and a desire for a truly outstanding home, SWA finalised designs.
Submitted and now consented with no amendment needed at all, Redbridge Manor is now progressing to build phase. We will keep you posted!
The site is located on the East side of the Meyrick Park Crescent, within the Meyrick Park and Talbot Woods Conservation Area. Scott Worsfold Associates were appointed to assess the existing building and review the site's potential for development.
The existing building located on site was a large and somewhat out-of-proportion sprawling structure with confused architecture, plan form and landscape setting. The original Edwardian villa was completely overpowered by additions and extensions, which extended to more than 50% of its mass.
As such, the only historical element of interest within the building was the original Edwardian core. The site had once been a single detached villa with a faux half-timber on the 1st floor, an oriel window, octagonal turrets, and prominent chimney stacks. However, the whole plethora of ad hoc alterations and extensions had significantly diminished the original character of the residence and negatively influenced its presence in the street scene.
The introduction of modern flat roof dormers dominating the front elevation overpowered and devalued the original building form. While the curved extension protruding from the north-west elevation was an interesting addition, the overall amalgamated character of the building made it appear incoherent and unorderly.
Scott Worsfold Associates were instructed by the client to prepare a comprehensive redevelopment solution, that would embrace the site’s potential and respond to the context of surrounding architecture.
During the analysis of the historical maps of the area, we found sales documents dating from 1893 showing that the site was originally subdivided into 3 individual plots of similar size.
Scott Worsfold Associates evolved a considerate design of 3 elegant detached villas that would comfortably sit in their context, reflecting the syntax and rhythm of the urban grain of the conservation area.
The skilled and careful detailing of the proposed buildings, and continuous dialogue with the local authorities and the conservation officer, enabled Scott Worsfold Associates to secure planning permission for this exciting and challenging project, now under construction
The National Planning Policy framework allows for exceptional circumstance for new homes in rural settings. Alongside other criteria, our involvement here was to evolve an exceptional design which might be judged to be:
“Design of exceptional quality, in that it:
NPPF December 2023
With an acceptance that the site could meet all other tests, SWA were commissioned to analyse the site and produce new designs that might meet the demanding tests.
This required that we produce designs and evolve a new proposal which might be truly outstanding, reflecting the highest standards in architecture.
After extensive detailed design, a full submission was made to LPA, and at consultation it was judged by the LPA’s own design officer as being an exceptional design solution, which satisfied all tests.
To reinforce this opinion, the LPA asked for the same designs to go to RIBA design panel. After extensive consultation and presentation, the designs were supported by the design panel and confirmed to be exceptional and outstanding.
Our client wanted to create a design that would embed legacy and investment, into a new setting that would act as testimony to their continued place as a key stakeholder in Hampshire.
It was vital that any design should recognise the listed buildings and evolve into a place that had its own narrative and special character.
With close liaison with the local conservation officer and Historic England, a masterplan evolved along with our fine art impressions to show an architectural vision.
When consented, our client chose a development partner to realise our shared design vision.
Now built, it has become a much loved and valuable part of the city.
Located in the much sought after location of Sandbanks and with spectacular views over Poole Harbour & Brownsea Island, our long-standing client had purchased this very run-down locally listed building, with a view to a total remodel into a new family home.
The existing building, built at the turn of the last century, was one of the very first high-status homes to emerge. Designed in Tudor Revival; Arts & Crafts style, the existing building showed exceptional craft and would at one time have been an outstanding house in an elevated and prominent location.
At some time after WW2, the existing house had been divided into two. Whilst one-half had already been refurbished and extended, that acquired by our client had become somewhat neglected and with many ad hoc extensions, adaptations and modern interventions.
After a full measured survey, investigation and research, SWA prepared design visions for a spectacular remodel, returning parts to how evidence showed they once existed, as well as significant demolishing of modern additions with a proposal for replacement
The extensions would double the size of the existing house that remained, and any design would need to be carefully designed to integrate the historic architecture and display in the conservation area, alongside other elevations that might enjoy stunning views over the harbour.
To the street scene, SWA created design concepts, with 3D visualizations, for a remodel and new works, to form a Dutch Gable with rich detailing, that melded with the existing form.
This Dutch Gable then masks a form then creates a volume for a large family living space with bedrooms above. This extension sat alongside an extensive internal remodel and plans for refurbishment.
Presented to the Local Planning Authority, Head of Conservation and Senior Planning officer, the designs were instantly supported and with a full application, progressed to permission by delegated powers.
Now built, and with our assistance on materials and design details, this beautiful home is now greatly admired but most importantly enjoyed.
