Housing Development in Long Clawson, Leicester
Hall Farm, Long Clawson
Swain Architecture reimagined this former Class Q Barn Conversion and a further conversion of an equestrian building into a residential development adjacent building.
A Successful Development
Swain Architecture partners housing developers to create commercially viable places that people want to live. Our understanding of commerciality married with our experience working with our self-build clients makes us perfectly placed to create architecturally interesting homes that can achieve planning permission in complex sites as well as demand a good market value.
Custom Build Architecture
At Swain Architecture we pride ourselves on working with our clients in a very collaborative way. We can lend our vast wealth of knowledge in architectural development to create fantastic spaces that deliver the maximum land value for the developer at the same time as creating architecture that is attractive to buyers and planning officers too. We offer our developers a Custom Build service where plots can be sold and then potential buyers can customised the design and build of their house rather than selling off plan. This gives buyers all the benefits of a Self Build home but with the security of a buying from housing such as builder guarantees and costs based on an economy of scale.
Scout Hut, Sawley, Nottingham
Scout Hut, Sawley, Nottingham
The Brief
Located close to Swain HQ, Sawley Scout group wanted a new base to replace their existing hut to accommodate their many varied activities and will also open the building up to the wider community.
Our Solutions
Our objective was to creates a design that inspires and aids them in their mission to source funding for this ambitious project. The design uses natural materials to create a multi-functional space where younger ages can meet in safety and interact with their building and retained outdoor space. The form and orientation of the building reflect the desire to create a highly sustainable building in line with the scouting ethos and values. The design features an interior climbing wall, a glazed mezzanine meeting space, and a biodiversity garden.
TANK Nottingham Office Headquarters
TANK Nottingham Office Headquarters
The Brief
Our friends, the PR agency Tank wanted their new commercial office design to delight both their clients and team in equal measure. Tank’s owner Trevor, a heritage enthusiast, asked us to assist them in restoring this important Victorian building, whilst making it ‘work’ for their fast growing and dynamic business.
Our Solutions
The removal of the unattractive partitions on the first and second floors helped reinstate the original large, bright open-plan spaces in this historic period building. We created flexible studio spaces to allow for the flexible expansion of the company as well as the transformation of other rooms for use as small event spaces.
Mad Men Meets The House of Elliot
A Contemporary & Sensitive Restoration
On the ground floor we transformed the space, creating luxurious meeting spaces and even a multi-purpose reception bar for client events and team breakout space. The décor was carefully considered and reflects the building’s history. Even the toilets have had the glamorous treatment with old Victorian washstands transformed to create sink units, with a rich, deep heritage colour palette used throughout.
Interior Architecture
This has been a fascinating project for Swain Architecture and has allowed us to venture into the interior design. Working closely with our client who has a strong sense of style and passion for heritage buildings. We specified everything from décor and lighting to furnishings and materials.
