DD Architects was started by Conrad A B Howard BA(Hons)DipArch RIBA CA IHBC FRSA as a consultancy practice working as a conservation architect, giving advice and services to suit client requirements. He is Accredited with both the RIBA and IHBC as a conservation architect. The practice provides a full or partial service as a design, conservation and Eco Design Architect.
We handle all stages of work, from the initial feasibility and consultation outlining the client's requirements to the finished building. We integrate building design and conservation with an in-depth understanding of listed building, energy conservation and planning matters, thus saving clients separate fees.
We utilise up to the minute presentation techniques enabling us to provide top quality presentations. This not only helps our clients understand the concepts but also enables the planning department to fully appreciate the proposed scheme. A winning scheme is as much about the presentation of the idea as the idea itself.
We handle all stages of work, from the initial feasibility and consultation outlining the client's requirements to the finished building. We integrate building design and conservation with an in-depth understanding of listed building, energy conservation and planning matters, thus saving clients separate fees.
We utilise up to the minute presentation techniques enabling us to provide top quality presentations. This not only helps our clients understand the concepts but also enables the planning department to fully appreciate the proposed scheme. A winning scheme is as much about the presentation of the idea as the idea itself.
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Located on the edge of Preston Park Conservation Area this back land site has many constraints that ultimately determine the location, massing and orientation of the proposed passivhaus. As architects in Brighton we prefer to use the site constraints to aid the development of the project. The site was initially analysed in great detail culminating in the creation of a 3 Dimensional CAD model to enable the creation of a sun study.
Dating from the 16th century, Broadstone Farmhouse is a Grade II listed property which lies immediately to the west of Chailey Common. It is set in a farm context with a barn to the south, and former cowsheds converted to a dwelling to the east. The house is situated upon a site that slopes considerably from west to east, necessitating a retaining wall to the east of the house to provide a reasonably level house platform.
The Cotterlings was originally build in around 1650 as a timber-framed building. It was radically altered at the end of the Georgian period. The most notable aspect of this house is the striking contrast between the black and the red of the mathematical tile facing, and this element highlights some of the problems of dating.
The alterations included fitting oak replacement windows and doors, replanning the kitchen, utility, WC and secondary entrance area, new contemporary glass and stainless steel spiral staircase and to alter the large space above the kitchen wing to accomodate two bedrooms, bathrooms and changing. Consent was also granted to add two large solar thermal panels onto the south facing rear elevation.
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Sol K.
Dec 26, 2020
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Demetri Grey
Sep 06, 2020
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Most of us mere mortals baulk at the prospect of tackling the planners when considering building in a sensitive region and I can vouch it takes inordinate time and patience to stay the distance. But if you are seeking help with planning in regions classified as ‘areas of outstanding natural beauty’ or ‘Green Belt’ then Conrad Howard is your man. He specialises in designs that blend into the natural countryside with intuitive sensibility and integrity, and has an extensive command of the ways and means of navigating through the often impenetrable layers of Conservation and Environmental
Samantha Rhodes
Sep 26, 2019
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Santa Claus
Aug 14, 2019
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Thanks D.D. Architects for all your expert, professional and sound advice that was offered during the challenging part of the planning process. Your team has inspired confidence and kept us positive through a very stressful process. We are more than happy with the unique design offered and won. You have guided us with exceptional communication and patience.
