Homes & Houses

New Homes Proposal Carefully Designed for Historic Setting

Thinking Buildings has submitted an outline planning application for up to nine new homes on land in Matlock, Derbyshire. The site sits adjacent to a Conservation Area and close to a number of listed buildings, making the project more sensitive than a typical residential scheme. A major part of the work has focused on understanding…

Conservation Refurbishment Starting On Site

We are pleased to share that this scheme for the significant and extensive refurbishment of a home in North Oxfordshire is getting underway on site. The client is working directly with local Contractor, R.C. Spencer to deliver the project, with Thinking Buildings providing support throughout the building control process. The scheme, to remodel an already…

Managing The Cost Of Your Project

For many people starting a building project, the planning stage is when the idea begins to feel real. The drawings start to resemble a building rather than a concept, the layout makes sense, and it becomes easier to imagine how the finished space will be used. At this point, if it hasn’t already, one question…

Creative Building Upgrade

It is always rewarding to see a project that has been in the making for a number of years come together on site. This one began back in 2019, which is not unusual, particularly for projects in sensitive settings where care and time are essential. The latest image shows just how close we are to…

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…