Parkgate Hotel was a real opportunity to do the things that matter to us. Rescuing unloved and empty buildings. Working with enthusiastic and committed clients. Contributing to our cities with high quality design. We were delighted then when Rightacres asked us in 2017 to design a new 4* hotel in Cardiff city centre. They wanted … Continued
Background The remote village of Llangynidr lies about 9 miles south-east of Brecon. The village has upper and lower parts, divided by the original drovers road; Cwm Crawnon. The river Usk flows past the north of the village and the Brecon & Abergavenny canal runs through its centre. Overall, this is a very picturesque part … Continued
This is a scheme for a new residentia scheme on the Bakers Road site in the heart of Uxbridge, which has excellent transport links. After a period of under-investment, the block has become dated. Many shops and office spaces are now vacant. The proposed development will occupy the site of Bakers House, a former office … Continued
The Lakes by YOO is a stunning 850 acre private estate sited in the eastern section of the Cotswold Water Park. We work in collaboration with The Lakes by YOO, mainly focused on the coordination and delivery of the modular timber framed lakefront properties that characterise this exclusive development. The buildings are highly efficient timber … Continued
Upper Hayne Farm is a 210m2 private dwelling sited in open countryside just off a small country lane, which replaced a redundant agricultural worker’s bungalow. The context is very rural, low and open, with the site masked from the lane by a tall hedge. The outlook is generally to the north, with inspiring, extensive views … Continued
The proposal for this site is to create an addition to the town of Harwich, taking the grain and density of the existing place, but populating these new streets with a modern terrace architecture focusing on high-quality public space and maximizing views to the sea. This is a sympathetic use for the site that would … Continued
Pearl House was once a significant 1960’s podium and tower office development, but its tower was demolished in the 1999 and with it any semblance of architectural merit was also lost. Our clients acquired the property and commissioned Gaunt Francis to assess the potential of a mixed-use redevelopment favouring residential, but with retail space fronting … Continued
The Gaunt Francis commission involved conversion of a redundant 1960’s office tower into new residential accommodation, by taking advantage of Permitted Development Rights legislation. 50 contemporary 1 and 2 bedroom apartments were designed efficiently out of the existing floorplates. The commission then extended to include new retail space at ground floor, and a new cladding … Continued
Gaunt Francis Architects were commissioned by Edenstone Homes and S I Green UK to consider the feasibility of redeveloping the old Cwmrhydyceirw Quarry, within Parc Ceirw, near Swansea, into a mix of residential units and shared amenities. The site is located within the Morriston suburb of Swansea and extends to an area of around 13.64 hectares. Our masterplan proposed 250 to 300 … Continued
A redundant former stone quarry in a spectacular setting with a 63m change in level from north to south. The challenge has been to create a new village which celebrates its local distinctiveness; maximises value; meets all sustainability criteria and is deliverable in phases. Aspirational exemplars included Mediterranean hill towns and local Yorkshire stone villages. … Continued
