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LABC Regional Award Winner

We were delighted to hear that Mill Farm was announced as winner of the "Best Non-Residential Extension, Alteration or Conversion" category, for the Yorkshire region, in the 2024 LABC awards.

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Plaskitt and Plaskitt

In the heart of York city centre, Plaskitt and Plaskitt are a luxury interiors house with over 30 years experience. Founded by Joy and Peter Plaskitt, the team is now made up of three interior designers, Claire, Lucinda and Rosie, and Sophie, showroom co-ordinator.

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Replacement Dwelling, North Yorkshire

This replacement dwelling in the countryside was designed to maximise the fantastic views over the Vale of Mowbray. The project involved the demolition of an existing 1960s suburban-style property and replacement with a traditional country house and associated landscaped gardens.

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FloCoe Interiors

Just a few miles outside of York, FloCoe design and make unique, beautiful, interiors. With Flo’s background in graphic design and growing up with photographer parents, she has a wonderful eye for design; from more traditional styles with a unique touch, to more modern, contemporary ideas, she is passionate about creating stunning spaces.

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York Design Awards Double Award-Winner

We are delighted to be recognised by the York Design Awards for a double award for Skelton Hall in York. The York Design Awards encourage and promote excellence in design and conservation and the award presentation in the Guildhall demonstrates quality and breadth of architectural achievement in York.

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Planning approval for new build dwelling in York

We are delighted to receive planning approval for a new build dwelling in Strensall Conservation Area in York. The approval marks the culmination of a long process for the clients who originally explored options for the site back in 2020.

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Planning Approval for New Build Country House in North Yorkshire
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The importance of Space Between Buildings

SLOAP The acronym for Space Left Over After Planning, a phrase often used in design and planning circles. The visual reference for this being the many hostile spaces found in our towns and cities, where little or no thought has been given to the design of public space.

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Para 80 Planning Approval

We are pleased to have secured planning approval for a new house in the open countryside under the Paragraph 80 planning policy in the NPPF.

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Traditionalist or Modernist?

My fellow director recently met a potential new client who asked: “Are you the Traditionalist or the Modernist?” The comment really made me chuckle and I was intrigued to think that the practice was viewed in this way. Did we really seem as though we had two parallel strands that were totally opposite in their approach?

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The role of an Architect

‘Do you draw plans?’ I can’t recall the number of times people have asked me that question when I have mentioned that I am an architect. I am constantly amazed that so little is known about what it means to be an architect and the time it takes to gain professional qualification.

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Anonymous Housing

Our towns, cities and villages have generally been shaped by topography and notably constructed of materials close to hand. Hence we see honey coloured stone in the Cotswolds and the use of slate and render in the Lake District.

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