MRT Architects were delighted to support the Rotary / Shakespeare Hospice Charity Golf Day held at Stratford upon Avon Golf Club by entering a team. 12 teams entered the event which raised approximately £2,500 for our local hospice. The MRT team comprised of our Partner, Stephen Lewis, former Partner David Taylor, Harry Jolly NFU and Simon Allen, Simon Allen and Associates. Unfortunately, we were not amongst the winners, but nevertheless greatly enjoyed participating in the event
Revisiting a beautifully transformed house in Alveston
It is always a pleasure when MRT Architects revisit a bespoke project after a decade of enjoyment for a lovely aspirational family. We were pleased to be appointed to transform a tired and relatively neglected house in a large plot of gently sloping land on a hill overlooking Alveston and the Avon valley beyond. As the existing house was not listed we were able to forward plan and send in the contractors soon after submitting for planning for extensions for the building team to renovate the house interior and remodel the rooms. Permission was granted for new two storey wings on the side and rear and a central linking grand kitchen dining sitting room to connect to parts of the house. The amazing vaulted room has bifolding doors which open out onto the south facing landscaped garden, the family hub and the place to gather at all hours of the day.
The design follows an agricultural aesthetic of brick and tile with exposed timber and contemporary insertions of aluminium and steel balconies and doors with ample glazing for the big views out over open countryside.
In parallel with the major house overhaul a separate planning application was lodged and approved for an equestrian American barn and menage for the daughter’s dressage horses.
The house with its super countryside setting provides a unique home within a substantial garden and extensive grounds.
A beautifully unique contemporary home
Our clients are ‘on the move’ and the house MRT Architects designed is available for another family to enjoy.
It’s a few years ago since the original imposing Edwardian Gentleman’s residence was demolished to create a magnificent plot for a new contemporary home deep in the West Midlands Greenbelt.
The planning strategy used a combination of policies and Permitted Development to achieve the scale and size of this large house in extensive grounds.
The butterfly plan has a central hall and atrium leading out on both wings to 6 first floor ensuite bedrooms with the master overlooking the swimming pool.
On the ground floor facing south west is a kitchen dining sitting room wing with utility boot room and other functional rooms. On the other side is a formal lounge and a home office. The wings continue with a leisure facility and a games room creating a wonderful family residence opening out to wider boundaries beyond.
MRT enjoyed designing this house and all its very individual idiosyncrasies. A unique property with lots of character.
Welcome Maggie to the team
We celebrated the arrival (and birthday!) or our new Financial Controller Maggie (LHS in photo). We also note the departure of Maggie’s predecessor Emma, who’s efforts over the last 7 years have been invaluable! Emma will continue to support MRT from time to time, with her vast knowledge of all things business, whilst also helping train guide dogs and look after her new grandchildren.
A New Culture and Environment for MRT
MRT Architects have always enjoyed the challenge of working abroad and absorbing a new culture and environment. After completion of a project, sometimes we are able to revisit the property.
MRT is pleased to confirm the new house has captured the spirit of the region and mellowed into the landscape of orchards and vineyards overlooking an ancient beautiful bastide village.
The MRT visit just happened to be on Bastille Day… Fireworks and Revolution!
A great project carried out with full MRT drawings and detailed design with the help of a local bilingual consultant with knowledge of the French way of doing things and not dissimilar to our own.
Brilliant visit and looking forward to the next international enquiry.
