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Mount Farm

Listed Farmhouse & Outbuildings, West Sussex

29th November 2019 in by
A number of buildings have been refurbished and repurposed in this breathtaking landscape setting. The refurbished historic buildings have been interlinked through the careful insertion of two newbuild garden buildings – one a historic reconstruction, the other a minimal modern pavillion all in the two acre curtilage of a listed farmhouse,  interlinked with hard landscape Read More >
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Remodelling of Listed House, South Downs National Park

3rd October 2019 in by
Like many historic homes in the South Downs National Park, this Grade II Listed house is a fascinating mix of original 1700s downland cottage with various modifications and remodelling having been undertaken over the 300 years of this building’s life. The most significant being a stunning 1930 extension on the rear of the property. JWA Read More >
REFURBISHMENT OF A GRADE II LISTED STRAWBERRY GOTHIC HOUSE

Grade II Listed Strawberry Gothic Castle Refurbishment

23rd July 2019 in by
JWA was commissioned to design a scheme for the refurbishment of the central section of the house which dates from 1805 with six bedrooms, the stair hall and the original principal reception rooms. The interior was in poor condition with the original entrance hall stone floor remaining badly damaged from the war years and evidence Read More >
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Rose & Crown Yard

1st May 2018 in by
The brief in Rose & Crown Yard is to replace two poorly set out flats arranged over garages and a redundant electricity sub-station. The proposed new development is for two terrace houses arranged over basement, ground and two upper floors. Each is complete with a secure garage space. The scheme, set in the context of Read More >
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College Lane, Ardingly

1st May 2018 in by
Planning permission has been granted for two new build houses on a green field, ‘edge of settlement’ site in Ardingly. The scheme for Drake Developments, a London based developer is to create two five bedroom semi-detached homes arranged over ground and first floors with basements to accommodate a gym, games / media room and plant Read More >
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Listed Cottage, South Downs National Park

1st May 2018 in by
Located in the heart of the South Downs National Park, Listed Cottage is a Grade II Listed Building. Dating back to 1773 with brick and stone elevations the Cottage is typical of many houses to be found in the SDNP. In the past the house has been extended to the rear with a conservatory added Read More >
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Workshop Barn Conversion, West Sussex

1st May 2018 in by
This small C18 curtilage listed farm store was repurposed as a photographic studio along with the adjacent Victorian stable which was simultaneously redesigned as a workshop. The original Fittleworth stone and timber structure was retained and a new interior scheme created working with the patina of the original stone and timber. Underfloor heating and a poured Read More >
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New House, West Sussex

1st May 2018 in by
Our client commissioned the design of a replacement house as an alternative to the approval granted to extend the original 1920s house. This new scheme occupies approximately the same footprint as the consented scheme but more compact. Taking a cue from the formal landscaped garden setting and inspired by Palladio’s Villa Poiana the design adopts Read More >
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Extension to a Victorian terrace house, London

13th May 2016 in by
Our brief was to remodel and extend this Victorian terrace house with the ground and lower ground levels being rebuilt to provide the backdrop to a light filled garden room accommodating the kitchen and dining areas. Elegant architectural details articulate the remodeled house, which maintains an intriguing dialogue between the traditional Victorian nature of the Read More >
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New Downland Dwelling, South Downs National Park

7th June 2016 in by
We have recently been commissioned by a private client to design a high quality replacement traditional family house nestled within the South Downs National Park. Although we have established the principle for a replacement dwelling, we are currently in talks with the local authority and interested parties to agree on the size and scale of Read More >
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Wimbledon House, London

20th June 2017 in by
This remodelled family home involved the comprehensive rebuilding of a unremarkable 1960s house in Wimbledon. With only three walls remaining, the original property was unified with white render to replace the original confused arrangement of the tile and brickwork facades. The footprint of the original garage was taken up to first floor level to create Read More >
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St John’s Wood House, London

20th June 2017 in by
This substantial London family home was refurbished and extended to provide some 5,000 sq ft of high quality accommodation. The client was keen to replace the dated neo-Georgian interior with a clean contemporary look whilst simultaneously optimizing the flow and airiness of the interior. A new steel glass and timber staircase was created to link Read More >
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Little Venice House, London

20th June 2017 in by
This unique residence in the leafy heart of Little Venice won The Daily Telegraph British Homes – Best Interior Design in 2011. The scheme was an extensive refurbishment of a redundant furniture store in a Victorian coach house and dilapidated, glass roofed workshop behind. The Coach House was retained and carefully refurbished to provide a Read More >
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Highgate House, London

20th June 2017 in by
Having purchased the property from Modern House, the owner of this house in a seminal 1960’s development was keen to create a fresh new home. Working within the fabric of the original building, the team created a scheme which stripped back the house to the bones and completely refitted the interior. Space was carved to create Read More >
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Woking Housing

13th May 2016 in by
The original St John’s Lodge was an 1894, Grade II listed Arts and Crafts Edwardian country house. We were commissioned to extend and remodel the main house to create six houses and apartments and design a new separate six unit apartment block. We also prepared a scheme for a new courtyard development comprising 12 new Read More >
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Beach House, Sussex

13th May 2016 in by
The inspiration for this new, single storey glass pavilion was a picnic on the beach under a large sun-shade. The folding glass walls can be cleared away to allow unobstructed views combined with a cool on shore breeze. Flush thresholds let the interior flow uninterrupted through the heart of the house, and the casually minimal Read More >
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New House, South Downs, Bignor

13th May 2016 in by
The design of a replacement house in the South Downs National Park requires much thought and sensitivity. This new five bedroom home has adopted its downland setting in an unassuming manner. Traditional forms of Sussex domestic architecture have been drawn together in careful composition to create a subtle design with understated contemporary detailing. Flintwork, handmade Read More >

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JWA is a dedicated team of architects working with James Wells. Based in West Sussex we design for new build homes, extensions, barn conversions and orchestrate plans for historically important listed buildings to work in the 21st Century. Our sister practice James Wells Commercial handles design for commercial projects including hotels, bars, restaurants and offices.

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