This complete Design & Build project trans­formed a disused plot into a bespoke five-bedroom family home. Urban Eco Homes managed the entire process from concept to com­ple­tion, taking respon­si­bil­ity for the archi­tec­tural design, planning process, technical design and Building Reg­u­la­tions before managing the complete con­struc­tion of the property.

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By controlling both the design and con­struc­tion, we were able to coordinate the archi­tec­tural, structural and technical require­ments from the outset, ensuring the design remained practical, buildable and aligned with the client’s vision. The restricted site, located at the end of a narrow access lane, also required careful con­sid­er­a­tion during the design stages to allow for deliveries, con­struc­tion access and the instal­la­tion of new utility services.

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The property was con­structed using tra­di­tional masonry with a con­tem­po­rary rendered finish, incor­po­rat­ing a substantial structural steel roof frame to create generous open-plan living spaces. Mature trees sur­round­ing the site presented a further engi­neer­ing challenge, requiring specialist reinforced foun­da­tions extending to depths of over three metres in places.

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A standout feature is the impressive entrance hall and full-height open void, extending from ground-floor level to a large flat-roof skylight. This brings natural light deep into the centre of the property and creates a dramatic sense of height and space on entering the home.

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The completed devel­op­ment demon­strates the benefits of the Urban Eco Homes Design & Build approach: one team overseeing design, planning, Building Reg­u­la­tions, technical coordination, con­struc­tion and project management. This gives our clients a single point of respon­si­bil­ity through­out the process, allowing us to take their project from an initial idea through to a completed, high-quality home.