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South Street, South Tankerton

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Full extensions and refurbishment project for our close friends and clients.

Early designs were explored to re-use the a tired 1920’s 2 bedroom bungalow into a modern family home. 

The property, located in the heart of Tankerton, took to major renovations keeping three external walls and only two internal partitions the rest of the property was extended, enlarged and improved to provide an open plan living arrangement for this young family and their two children.

Sector: Residential (Extensions/Refurbishment)

Location: Tankerton, Kent

Contractor: Blatch + Green

Commissioned by a local developer to obtain planning permission for this residential development utilising two parcels of land, purchased at auction, to create eight one and two bedroom flats and a row of five three bedroom terraced townhouses.

After a swift planning process, the site was sold to a local Housing Association and our appointment was extended working closely with the main contractor, Jenner Contractors Ltd, for the technical design stages under a D+B contract.

Sector: Residential (New Build)

Location: Whitstable, Kent

Contractor: Jenner Contractors Ltd

A private developer bought a run down chalet bungalow in a great location by the sea. Our brief was to design a contemporary property that would make the most of it’s stunning beachfront location.

A variety of materials were used to create a unique modern look and picture windows to the principal rooms in the house give stunning panoramic sea views.

Utilising a large parcel of land to the rear of our clients garden we explored the potential of ‘backland development’ creating two rural detached dwellings to blend with surrounding agricultural context. Early designs were developed using the built form of an agricultural brick-built barn with a modern interpretation to accommodate modern family living arrangements and space. A local planning consultant was also appointed to overcome the local planning policies restricting development in this location.

Sector: Residential (New Build)

Location: Blean, Kent

Contractor: N/A

When looking for our new studio location in 2016 we were offered a 100 year old townhouse on the High Street in Whitstable. The property had been formerly used a veterinary practice for the past 30 years so was in need of a full refurbishment.

Once purchased we stripped the existing building back to its original core and refurbished the ground floor and lower ground floor to accommodate our new studio space, separate offices and meeting room.

The upper floors were separated from the studio space to create a 1 bedroom self-contained holiday let ‘Seasalt’. Which has become a popular destination for coastal retreats.

Sector: Commercial (Refurbishment)

Location: Whitstable, Kent

Contractor: Local Sub-Contractors

Appointed by close family friends we were asked to provide designs to extend this three bedroom dwelling in the Kent countryside. We designed a two storey rear extension, creating new dining and living room spaces benefiting from views across the fields and lakes and to create two further bedrooms for the grand children.

The selection of external materials was carefully analysed to ensure the newer additions to the property would naturally blend with the existing property.

The new internal living spaces now have panoramic views across their land maximizing the natural daylight into the internal areas. A cantilevered external decking area was designed overhang the lake creating a larger external amenity space for those summer months.

Sector: Residential (Extensions/Refurbishment)

Location: Denton, Kent

Contractor: Joiner G S & Sons

Purchased by a local developer in 2007 for his new home location we prepared designs for a new dwelling on this back-land location.

Working closely with the local authority and with the parameters of their design guidance for this area of Whitstable we created a modern interpretation of a typical ‘chalet-bungalow’ (now a popular design approach in this Coastal Town).

The property provides 4 double bedrooms with a link atrium space maximising the natural daylight into the heart of the property. A feature master bedroom suite was accessed via a bridge link through the central atrium.

The property was constructed in timber frame incorporating high levels of insulation throughout to offset the amount of glass in the central atrium and achieving a Code for Sustainable Homes accreditation.

Sector: Residential (New Build)

Location: Whitstable, Kent

Contractor: Space²

This traditional ‘two-up / two-down’ Victorian semi-detached dwelling incorporated a modern two storey rear and single storey single storey side extension to almost double the internal footprint of the property creating some much needed family rooms and open plan living areas for our clients lifestyle needs. The ground floor was opened out to benefit from the garden views and the use of a patent glazing roof system ensure the light would fill open plan kitchen / dining area and linked family room. The first floor incorporated the relocated bathroom (formerly on the ground floor) and a third bedroom / nursery for the clients expected child.

The locally appointed contractors worked closely with the clients and neighbouring properties to ensure the site constraints would not affect the living qualities of the families throughout the build. Which proved successful as the project was completed on time without any issues.

Sector: Residential (Extensions)

Location: Whitstable, Kent

Contractor: Greg Smiths & Sons

Currently on site during the construction phases, we were commissioned to add a touch of contemporary architecture to this 80 year old pebble dashed rendered chalet bungalow.

Re-modelling the ground floor spaces to create open-plan living areas that open onto our clients south-east facing garden and extensions to the rear and side ensured 3 double bedrooms and guest suite could be incorporated into the designs.

Sector: Residential (Extensions/Refurbishment)

Location: Tankerton, Kent

Contractor: Subcontractors

A private developer instructed Invent to carry out the design work for the redevelopment of a brownfield site near the town centre, that was previously used for car repairs. The brief was to maximise the potential of the site whilst still being sympathetic to the heritage of the town.

The local planning department were reluctant to allow 17 houses and apartments on the site which resulted in two refused planning applications. We successfully appealed the decision and obtained planning for our favoured scheme of 9 houses and 8 apartments with an innovative first floor garden area for the apartments.