A few progress views of a garden loggia we designed for existing clients, now taking shape on site. Beautiful brickwork using lovely handmade 50mm bricks from @bulmerbrickandtile, including special bricks for stout columns. An internal fireplace is in progress including cut @keymertiles detailing - all meticulously executed by @bluedoorconstructionltd
1. Loggia fireplace taking shape
2. Dry setting out of brick column capitals (upside down)
3. View of 50mm English bond brick elevations, with planting scheme by @nursery_cottage_gardening in the planning.
Our Walberswick arts and crafts house has been signed off by @eastsuffolkcouncil Building Control and soon we will hand over to our client. Seeing newly created rooms and joinery come together and look established is so rewarding, as this view of our dining room bay and window seat shows.
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One of the joys of the job is seeing elements designed in the office appear on site, particularly when they are then fitted with care and the result is a new and interesting space.
Our arts and crafts project in Walberswick is coming to an end, with each site visit now providing us the reward of seeing our joinery designs full size and finished. Spaces are becoming rooms with character and we are nearly ready to hand the house back to our client.
The Sailor’s Reading Room in Southwold has a calm atmosphere quite unlike anywhere else we have worked. The room, built in 1864 a refuge for sailors to read (as an alternative to drinking in pubs), has changed little since it opened and still provides an inviting environment for quiet moments and reading. Perched high above the beach the building has stood up well to the elements but is now in need of repair and gentle conservation. All at PBA are thrilled to be working to safeguard this important space, and we’d encourage anyone visiting Southwold to pop in and experience the serene qualities of the Reading Room for themselves.
Instant height, framing and screening. Our arts and crafts garden design is starting to take shape, thanks to the magnificently talented @nursery_cottage_gardening
It’s fair to say that we get a lot of pleasure designing joinery, and it’s equally rewarding seeing our designs brought to life by local craftsmen. Seeing this new front door with letter box hatch was a happy moment, and one of the last joinery items to be delivered to our arts and crafts Suffolk house project.
With restoration works to the main house nearing completion we are delighted to see the garden room we designed now taking shape. Located in a highly sensitive location on Gun Hill, Southwold - with unbeatable views of the Suffolk coast - the design received full support from planning and conservation officers and it is rewarding to see the building already looking part of its historic setting.
Thoroughly enjoyable two days on site with the inimitable @conlinruddesign choosing paint colours, fixtures and finishes for our Suffolk arts and crafts house commission. Light fitting height over kitchen island input deftly provided by Will, the tallest member of the @paulbradleyarchitecture team.
