Homes & Houses

Preliminary Paragraph 84 Design

Whilst it’s only early stages and preliminary thoughts, it’s great to share this exciting sketch of a partly earth sheltered Paragraph 84 house design that we have been involved with recently. Thinking Buildings has worked on a few of these aspirational projects over the years, working within the Paragraph 84 clause of the UK’s National…

Planning Submitted for Meadow House

We are delighted to share that proposals for this stunning property have now been submitted for planning. Working alongside Edgars, the scheme is an exciting transformation of a 1960s house that has seen a number of less sympathetic additions over the years. Our clients have been ambitious for design excellence and this project sets out…

North Oxfordshire Farmhouse Renovation

This week, we are pleased to share with you, this scheme for an extensive renovation of a country home that has been granted planning permission. Thinking Buildings have been working with a private client to develop this impressive property into a modern family home. The scheme removes a modern conservatory and replaces it with a…

Thinking Buildings Shortlisted for Award!

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for ‘Best Architect or Designer for an Extension Project.’ Our Associate, Bethan, was the lead designer on our Stowbridge House project set within the Cotswold National Landscape. Our client wished for an extension to the existing property that provided an open, contemporary, living space to…

Low Energy House, Oxfordshire

This new low energy house in Oxfordshire has been submitted for planning – combining traditional shapes and building form with a sharp modern palette of materials. Whilst the project is part of a downsizing exercise for our client as they look forward towards retirement, the brief was to create large and generous living spaces that…

Deddington formal garden with small box hedges, timber and cream clad with grey feature windows and door

Why Choose Us?

When people come to us, they’re not just looking to build a house – they want to create a home that reflects who they are and how they want to live. It’s about more than just rooms and square metres. It’s about waking up to calm, light filled spaces, having a place to connect with…

Planning Change To Make Installing A Heat Pump Easier

In May, major reforms under the government’s Warm Homes Plan removed a longstanding barrier: the requirement to apply for planning permission when installing heat pumps within one metre of a property boundary. Replacing a boiler is usually done when the previous boiler fails, so to have to wait for a planning approval is not something many have…

Managing Budgets on a Self-Build Home: Avoiding Nasty Surprises

For many aspiring homeowners in the UK, building a home from the ground up is the ultimate dream. Whether it’s a contemporary eco-home in the countryside or a modest family house on the edge of a town, self-building offers a unique opportunity to create a space that reflects your needs, values, and aspirations. But that…

The Benefits of Timber Frames

Recently, one of our Directors, Darren, enjoyed a really interesting site visit to look at the progress of EW Estates development in Little Bourton near Banbury. The reason behind the visit was to look in detail at the Scotframe timber frame solution. Incredibly neat, tidy and super efficient – this is a great way to de-risk projects and…

A Guide to Your Self-Build Home

Building your own home is an exciting and rewarding process, offering the chance to create a space tailored to your needs and lifestyle. However, “self-build” doesn’t necessarily mean physically constructing the house yourself. Instead, it involves managing the process, making key decisions, and employing professionals and contractors to carry out the work. One of the…