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The proof is in the pudding for Lingfield College
What an incredible testimonial from Caroline Bool, Director of External Relations at Lingfield College. It was a pleasure partnering with Lingfield College to transform their Performing Arts and Dining building. Together, we created an acoustically calm, safe environment for students while delivering a refreshed visual identity that reinforces the school’s first impression. In a time when independent schools are navigating increased competition and the impact of VAT, these im

Tim Carter
Nov 301 min read


Anchorage: the home which almost wasn’t
Anchorage may have been shortlisted for four different awards, but this doesn’t tell the story of the five year journey which embarked to create a Certified Passivhaus which was architecturally dynamic and elegant, breaking ‘boring’ Passivhaus stereotypes. Bringing to life a contemporary home within a traditional conservation area, on a steep riverside plot added layers of complexity, but ultimately elevated the outcome for our delighted clients. Watch our video to learn abou

Tim Carter
Nov 151 min read


Choosing your architect is important
Taking the first step in a building project can feel daunting, especially if you don’t yet know your architect or their process. We’re dedicated to working tirelessly for our clients, designing and bringing to life spaces which are innovative, sustainable, and deeply aligned with their vision for the future. Over the past few months, we’ve collaborated with Gillan Williams of Clarity Video to produce a video that shares our story, values, and what clients can expect when wo

Tim Carter
Nov 91 min read


Being twice shortlisted for the Build It Awards is a fantastic recognition for Anchorage Passivhaus, but it only scratches the surface of the story behind this project.
Nominated in two categories: Best Eco Home - celebrating the architecturally dynamic, certified Passivhaus - and Best Architect for a Self Build Project - recognising the sheer dedication it took to bring this vision to life - this project is the result of an incredible collective effort. We’re especially grateful to our remarkable clients, Kerry Mashford and Frank Ainscow, whose belief, courage, and trust in us, not to mention their resilience, made it all possible. Th

Tim Carter
Oct 131 min read


Spaces that matter. Impact that lasts
It was incredible to be back at Lingfield College today and see the transformation of the PAD building and dining hall nine months on....

Tim Carter
Oct 71 min read


Officer and Member training at Wychavon planning department
It was a pleasure and an honour to be invited by Carl Brace to present to the planning officers and committee members at the Wychavon...

Tim Carter
Oct 31 min read


A perfect balance
A home that’s comfortable all year round, with minimal energy bills? Let’s talk about how we can make it a reality for your project....

Tim Carter
Sep 241 min read


How to avoid five common building project mistakes which will compromise your ambitions before you've even begun
There are often pitfalls which prevent any building project from maximising its potential. We’ve assembled our top five, and how we...

Tim Carter
Sep 213 min read


So what do we have here?
Visited for the first time in 20 years via extensive scaffold, the cupola on top of Bradby Hall is an impressive structure in its own...

Tim Carter
Sep 151 min read


Why is our planning approval for The Paddock Passivhaus so ground breaking?
Is it because it’s outside of the South Worcestershire settlement boundary - an approval granted in a position which typically wouldn’t...

Tim Carter
Sep 41 min read


Haileybury Library: The Next Chapter
We’re proud to have worked alongside Haileybury’s in-house projects team this summer to restore and transform a much-loved space, the...

Tim Carter
Sep 21 min read


Double shortlisting at the 2025 Structural Timber Awards
We’ve always known Anchorage Passivhaus was a unique and exciting project; a contemporary, low-energy home set within a conservation...

Tim Carter
Aug 131 min read


The tale of Bradby Hall
After six weeks of scaffolding work, the sheer scale of Bradby Hall means we are still two lifts away from reaching the timber cupola....

Tim Carter
Aug 121 min read


Three years of us
Three years ago with only a couple of prospective clients, our values and a shared belief that buildings and spaces should be...

Tim Carter
Aug 41 min read


The summer journey of a library
Thanks to amazing work by the Haileybury projects team, assisted by Greg of NCFM, the library at Haileybury is well on track for its...

Tim Carter
Jul 221 min read


Anchorage, a Certified Passivhaus Classic
Last week ended with a bang as we received Certification from the Passivhaus Institute (PHI) for our Anchorage project, a certificate...

Tim Carter
Jul 141 min read


Keeping cool at our Passivhaus Open Days
It was brilliant to see so many new and familiar faces at both of our Passivhaus Open Days this weekend. Those who have visited the...

Tim Carter
Jul 11 min read


The restoration of Bradby Hall
We are delighted to have received listed building consent for the external restoration of Bradby Hall and Ayckbourn Theatre at Haileybury...

Tim Carter
Jun 301 min read


Want to see a Passivhaus being built?
We are thrilled that our Knossington project is part of the Passivhaus Open Days 2025: Summer Edition. Knossington Passivhaus is under...

Tim Carter
Jun 241 min read


This is Anchorage Passivhaus, want to see it?
The Anchorage is a carefully crafted, innovative and pre-fabricated contemporary Passivhaus set in the heart of the Wyre Piddle...

Tim Carter
Jun 231 min read


Once a chapel, 146 years a library.
This summer, we are proud to be working at Haileybury College to bring to life a restored, refreshed and modernised Library. The...

Tim Carter
Jun 181 min read


A dramatic transformation.
It’s always incredible to see just how much design can change how a space feels, or is perceived. This is the main teaching building at...

Tim Carter
Jun 151 min read


A 21st Century restoration.
Form Room Block is a prominent Edwardian (1907) Grade II teaching building at the fore of the campus at Haileybury College. The building...

Tim Carter
Jun 131 min read


What does a classroom of the future look like?
This was the question posed by Haileybury College as we reimagined their Grade II listed Edwardian Form Room Block. It’s not bean bags...

Tim Carter
Jun 111 min read
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