guildford
PASSIVHAUS DESIGN: We are pleased to announce that Paul and Mollie in our office are progressing towards achieving Passive House designer certification. Obtained over a two-month period of study with the Peter Warm / Coaction practitioner-led Passivhaus training course, guided by highly experienced mentors with a variety of experience. So we asked them to illustrate the…
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On major developments, producing physical models of our designs placed within their context can be key way to convey our ideas to the wider community. This physical model shows the refurbishment and extension of the House of Fraser in Guildford from the 2000s. The store is Grade II listed and occupies a central position in…
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The dramatic floating roof of our design at St Peter’s Catholic School. The contemporary style reflects the students’ forward thinking and encompasses the focus of the School as a Catholic community.
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Construction timelapse of the recently completed new art and design facilities for St Catherine’s School, Bramley The scheme includes a sixth form art studio, photography studio, dark room, textiles studio, food technology suite and exhibition space as well as remodelling of the existing building. With thanks to Ash Contracting Limited.
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Lytle Associates Architects wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year for 2023! We will be closed for the holiday period from lunchtime on Friday 23rd December 2022, reopening on Tuesday 3rd January 2023.
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The Office took part in the Christmas Jumper Day supporting Save the Children UK last week. Some great efforts on show from the team.
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We recently obtained planning permission for a contemporary kitchen and basement extension, including refurbishment works to the main house and new garden office outbuilding to a locally listed property within the Wimbledon Road Conservation Area. The design seeks to provide contemporary upgrades to the property, refurbishing the existing bedrooms, reconfiguring a new master en-suite and…
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It was lovely to open our offices up last night for our Lytle Christmas drinks party. Thanks to everyone who joined us and to Tattam’s for providing the cocktails.
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Internal shot of our recently completed contemporary dwelling in Guildford. High floor to ceiling levels generate a lofty feel to the rooms and large areas of glazing at the two storey southern elevation provide unbeatable views of the Surrey Hills and the South Downs. Photograph by Jon Mcrae Photography. https://www.jonmcrae.co.uk/
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Members of the office recently enjoyed a trip to a Passivhaus in Emsworth, Hampshire by Ruth Butler Architects as part of the Passivhaus 2022 Open Day events. Constructed using cross laminated timber construction, the contemporary house sits on a former site of a St Johns Ambulance garage and reuses elements of most of the former…
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We are pleased to welcome Farah Nasution as a Part 1 Architectural Assistant after graduating from the University of Kent. She is interested in inclusive design and urban design – creating liveable and sustainable public spaces and cities. She wrote her final year dissertation on an inclusive school in Wolverhampton, assessing its inclusivity in its…
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Members of the office recently visited the new Sports Hall at Salesian School in Chertsey which is nearing completion. Really exciting to see the progress made and thank you to MCS Construction for hosting. Situated between the current gym and artificial pitch, the new facility will create a sports hub for the campus and includes…
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We are pleased to welcome Emma Treeby to the practice as our new Office Manager after having run her own two businesses for the past decade. She is now very happy to be working in a team, in such a creative and collaborative environment. We are enjoying having a fresh pair of eyes to challenge…
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Celebrating being nominated for “Architectural Practice of the Year” in the 2022 Surrey Property Awards with this photo of us from the archives! Voting closes this Friday 4th November, we would love to win this and would really appreciate you voting for us. It only takes thirty seconds to vote. Link below: http://surreypropertyawardsvote.co.uk/ Thank you!
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A sneak peek at our recently completed new two storey contemporary dwelling in Guildford. The proposal replaces the existing 1960s house with a new dwelling to modern living standards, using sustainable and energy efficient materials. With thanks to Jon Mcrae Photography for the brilliant completion photos, more coming soon! https://www.jonmcrae.co.uk/
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THIS IS US! A Behind the scenes tour of our Guildford office. We have been nominated for “Architectural Practice of the Year” in the Surrey Property Awards. We would love to win this and would really appreciate your vote (link 👇) http://surreypropertyawardsvote.co.uk/
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We are delighted to have achieved planning permission for a phased redevelopment of Christmas Bakery in Worplesdon. The Bakery is an independent, family run business which has been serving the local community for over 100 years. The scheme delivers an enlarged and enhanced shop, new tea room with conservatory and outdoor terrace, a new commercial…
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A bespoke new nursery building at a prestigious independent school south Oxfordshire A timber frame cabin aesthetic was used to compliment the adjacent woodland site, using an L shaped plan to enclose a secure play courtyard for the nursery children to enjoy. The design included vaulted ceilings to play areas to create a feeling of…
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We are delighted to announce that we have been nominated for the ‘Architectural Practice of the Year’ in the 2022 Surrey Property Awards. If we’ve worked with you in the past, we’d love for you to take a moment & vote for us – link below, thank you! surreypropertyawardsvote.co.uk
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We are delighted to have been granted planning permission working with Sigma Homes for 20 new build affordable and market dwellings on currently vacant farmland in Haywards Heath, West Sussex across 11 different house types on this well-connected site. Working as part of a wider consultant team, important design decisions were taken to ensure that…
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This flagship building next to Clapham Common involved a complete remodelling and redevelopment of a derelict warehouse building to create a nursery and family centre for children from 6 months to 5 years old. Designed to BREEAM ‘excellent’ environmental standards, including sustainable natural ventilation with roof top wind catchers. The refurbished building provides playrooms for…
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Working in conjunction with ME Developments, planning consent has been achieved for four, new build, detached residential dwellings as part of a phased development, located in an attractive and sustainable location in Haslemere, Surrey. The design concept reflects the fragmented layout of the existing buildings on the development site, where the architectural language has been…
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On a postage stamp site, the Metro is an innovative and contemporary flatted development of 10 units which has yielded a high density in a town centre location adjacent to the railway station. Gently curving away from the eye, the building naturally draws you to and then away from its form. The Walnut Tree Close…
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We finish off our 35th Anniversary celebrations with a look through of our most recent projects. Including a new build for 5 new luxury apartments in Guildford which was designed in a traditional style with contemporary elements. Replacing the previously demolished 1970s dwelling on the site, the proposals include a parking undercroft level whilst the…
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Our favourite and most notable projects from the ‘Tens’ continues featuring the Conversion and full refurbishment of our own Grade II Listed Office in central Guildford. We also delivered an extension and refurbishment to Farnham Memorial Hall. The existing 1920’s building received a contemporary new wing, incorporating day care and shared community facilities. Finally, we…
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