ORA design architecture is a small, independent architectural design practice based near Bicester working mainly with residential clients across Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Loft conversions - convert your unused loft space into another bedroom, a study, children's room etc. House extensions - extend your property to create extra space for your kitchen, living area or another bedroom.
Eco-friendly building designs - make use of modern materials and designs that respect the natural environment. Specialist designs - we work on many listed buildings, self-build, and specialist projects such as historic buildings and churches. We work closely with our clients delivering the best possible architectural solutions resulting in buildings which are both attractive and practical that you can be justifiably proud of.
Ora Design take an innovative approach to architecture and always aims to deliver the highest standards of design and professional service. The practice was set up by myself, Ian Shirvell a member of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).
Eco-friendly building designs - make use of modern materials and designs that respect the natural environment. Specialist designs - we work on many listed buildings, self-build, and specialist projects such as historic buildings and churches. We work closely with our clients delivering the best possible architectural solutions resulting in buildings which are both attractive and practical that you can be justifiably proud of.
Ora Design take an innovative approach to architecture and always aims to deliver the highest standards of design and professional service. The practice was set up by myself, Ian Shirvell a member of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).
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If you have an unused loft or attic, you could covert the wasted space into something new and special.
Some common examples of loft conversion projects are: making an extra bedroom, an office/study, a children's playroom, a hobby room.
As well as giving you extra room, a loft conversion can add value to your property.
Lots of property owners choose this type of renovation project, in fact, converting a loft or attic is the most popular home improvement project in the UK.
However, as with any building project, the design needs to be carefully considered and proper plans need to be drawn up, which is where I can help.
Some common examples of loft conversion projects are: making an extra bedroom, an office/study, a children's playroom, a hobby room.
As well as giving you extra room, a loft conversion can add value to your property.
Lots of property owners choose this type of renovation project, in fact, converting a loft or attic is the most popular home improvement project in the UK.
However, as with any building project, the design needs to be carefully considered and proper plans need to be drawn up, which is where I can help.
If you have (or can purchase) a barn, stable or other agricultural building, there is huge potential to create a fabulous new home.
While they may appear to be drab on the outside, these buildings typically offer large amounts of space and, if designed and built well, they can be transformed into remarkable homes.
When it comes to barn conversion design, the most important rule is to be 'true to the building', otherwise the character and style that a barn conversion offers will be lost.
This is also an important factor that local authority planners will take into account.
While they may appear to be drab on the outside, these buildings typically offer large amounts of space and, if designed and built well, they can be transformed into remarkable homes.
When it comes to barn conversion design, the most important rule is to be 'true to the building', otherwise the character and style that a barn conversion offers will be lost.
This is also an important factor that local authority planners will take into account.
We've all heard the phrase, "Don't move - improve".
House extensions and alterations can, of course, give you more space without all the hassle involved in moving house.
There are several practical advantages to choosing a home extension, especially if you like an area and have children settled in local schools.
Not least is the fact that buying and selling property has a whole set of associated costs above and beyond the price of a home.
This includes agent's fees, stamp duty and the not inconsiderable cost of packing and moving your home/life.
House extensions and alterations can, of course, give you more space without all the hassle involved in moving house.
There are several practical advantages to choosing a home extension, especially if you like an area and have children settled in local schools.
Not least is the fact that buying and selling property has a whole set of associated costs above and beyond the price of a home.
This includes agent's fees, stamp duty and the not inconsiderable cost of packing and moving your home/life.
The benefits of creating an eco-friendly and efficient home include lower fuel bills, a healthy living space and having a positive impact on the environment.
Eco-friendly buildings are structures that are resource-efficient throughout the processes of design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and eventual demolition.
Whether you want to build a low-energy, sustainable home or renovate your existing property to enhance its eco friendliness, it is important to get some expert advice.
Eco-friendly buildings are structures that are resource-efficient throughout the processes of design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation and eventual demolition.
Whether you want to build a low-energy, sustainable home or renovate your existing property to enhance its eco friendliness, it is important to get some expert advice.
If you are planning alterations or extensions to a listed building, are in a conservation area, a thatched property or a church, there are some additional factors you will need to consider and it is likely that you will have to get special permissions from relevant authorities.
For listed buildings, any alteration or extension which might affect the building's character will need Listed Building Consent from the Local Authority.
Planning consent may also be required depending on the type of modifications you are intending to make, and this can be a complex area.
For listed buildings, any alteration or extension which might affect the building's character will need Listed Building Consent from the Local Authority.
Planning consent may also be required depending on the type of modifications you are intending to make, and this can be a complex area.
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