Tag / North Devon
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New phase for an Ilfracombe Victorian Oliver building
Wander around The Torrs, Ilfracombe and see examples of Victorian architecture, larger villa-style buildings intended as grand, spacious private residences; Ilfracombe at its most affluent, at the height of its popularity, with a prestigious national reputation. Over time, several later became schools; Ilfracombe College, the Convent of the Immaculate Conception and Hereford House School. The…
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PMA expands team, welcoming a new architect
We introduce our latest team member, Ciarán Linane, who joins PMA following ten years’ experience working in a selection of London architectural practices. An ARB-registered Architect, Ciarán has gained a diverse skill set through the delivery of large commercial schemes for clients with complex and ever-evolving business needs. He has worked on numerous large-scale office…
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Lodges approved for historic coastal inn.
Having first obtained planning and listed building approval to extend the renowned Blue Ball Inn at Countisbury, Lynmouth, North Devon to provide staff accommodation earlier this year, we were delighted to now receive an additional permission, for 4 contemporary holiday lodges nearby. The sensitive location required a careful solution; in this case the lodges are…
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Design ideas for a beach bar
Every project is unique. Conceptual ideas start the process, inspired by the site and location, use, client’s aspirations; in fact inspiration can come from potentially anywhere. Working in the westcountry, our architectural projects often feature the coast. Beachside projects can provide exciting opportunities to approach things just a little differently. In this case we were…
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Holiday lodge with an awesome view
Perched above the fabulous North Devon coast in a sensitive Area of Natural Beauty (AONB) it is a real gem. In summary originally a camping and caravan site, innovations have replaced the traditional static caravans with two shepherd huts. The latest project was to replace the final static caravan with a quality, eco-build holiday lodge.…
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Self build can start, but not as originally planned
We’ve all seen the TV programmes where a self-build project starts with some time living in a caravan on-site. Well, we have now received planning approval so our clients can commence on their project for a fabulous self-build home in North Devon, which makes living in a caravan for a while totally understandable. Our clients…
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RIBA House of the Year 2023 – Longlist
Featured image Blackbird by Lyons Architects with Hamish HerfordRead the full citation from the RIBA Awards Jury on RIBA Journal. The pre-eminent global, professional organisation for architects is the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) which has just released their long-list for the RIBA House of the Year 2023. This prestigious award is presented annually…
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Art influencing architecture
Design of architecture presents unique challenges and opportunities. We were invited by the owner, of a house overlooking the sea, at Lee Bay. The owner, a furniture designer, was unsure of how to reconfigure or replace the existing timber annexe. The all-important initial site visit was a real surprise for our Design Manager, Max Pountney,…
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Adding a link can be transformational
Architect for an extension I No two design projects are the same and are often not on a grand scale. Peregrine Mears Architects ensure that their same professional enthusiasm, creativity and passion is applied to all projects, illustrated by this recent individual scheme in North Devon. Our clients approached us, having purchased a lovely home,…
