The exterior of this property is now nearing completion, featuring reclaimed local granite dry stone walling, zinc cladding and Skyframe glazing, which makes the most of the stunning views from the site in St Martin. Work is now progressing on the interior and landscaping. Continue reading
Works are due to commence this month on our project Lea Crest, which involves the extension to an existing residential property. BAS Mooarc have worked with our clients to design a contemporary light-filled family space which has strong connections to their garden, while also retaining the composition of the original Victorian home. Continue reading
BAS Mooarc participated in the 2011 Guernsey Donkey Parade, which helped to raise funds for the local charity Guernsey Adult Literacy Project (GALP). In early April, forty two, life-size, fibre-glass donkeys arrived in Guernsey and were sponsored by local businesses and then decorated by a wide range of local artists, designers and community groups.
Following BAS Mooarc’s success as alteration/ extension category winner in the RIBA Downland Prize 2010, a further two private residential projects, Luminaire and Etoile Du Nord have been shortlisted for this years RIBA Downland Prize 2011. A final judging meeting will take place in August and the winners will be announced at the Awards Ceremony in London on 15 November.
In response to the sustainability requirements of clients James and Claire Watts of Les Piques Farm, BAS Mooarc Architect Simon Cottell has designed an affordable and eco-friendly straw bale extension to the existing 1970s bungalow. Approximately 150 straw bales, home-grown and harvested by the clients, were used to provide highly insulated load bearing walls. UK based firm Amazonails provided training and on-site technical support to a team of local volunteers and the main structure was successfully completed within one week of being on-site.
Our Exeter office has recently relocated to the newly renovated premises of Castle Street Studios within the heart of Exeter city centre. BAS Mooarc now shares studio space with a growing network of entrepreneurial, independent and innovative design based companies, which relate to jewellery, clothing, fashion accessories and website design.
Completion and handover of four residential units at Don Street in St Peter Port, Guernsey.
Completion and handover of Glategny Court located at Glategny Esplanade, St Peter Port, Guernsey. The construction comprises high quality office buildings of approximately 60,000 sq ft over four floors of accommodation and a purpose built car park to the rear of the site.
Le Foin Bas, Jersey: Shortlisted for RIBA Downland Prize 2010.
Les Bardeaux, Guernsey: Shortlisted for RIBA Downland Prize 2010.