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Two storey terraced houses, with natural stone and coloured render. Pale pink, yellow and blue. Narrow street in Cawsand, Cornwall with houses either side.

Cornwall site visits

6th July 2023

In Cawsand & Kingsand this week visiting new & existing clients! #crayonarchitects #cornwalllife #kingsand #cawsand #conservationarea #newproject

Coloured cardboard houses, in pink, green, blue, yellow and purple. With windows, roof lights and doors. A paper yellow sun on a white sky background.

Partner Andrea presents at local Guides group

4th July 2023

Yesterday evening Partner Andrea spoke at a local Guides group in Plymouth about her role as an architect. The group included 10-14yr old girls whose activity was ‘dream big!’. Andrea used RIBA activities to compliment a talk on Master planning & what makes a ‘happy place’. Types of building & facilities needed in a town or city were discussed, along with how you feel within these spaces. We used shape templates to create the new city! Activity can be found here; https://www.architecture.com/…/learnin…/learning-at-home# Thank you for the invite @lizzibethshew #crayonarchitects #plymoutharchitects #guides #womeninconstruction #womeninarchitecture #nextgenerationofarchitects #happyplaces #citiesforpeople #jangehl #riba #architectureathome #katiekennedy… Read More >

Scaffold on building near Plymouth Hoe. Car parked on the street and blue sky.

Flat refurbishment overlooking Plymouth Harbour

29th June 2023

Refurbishment works continue on these 3 prominent flats overlooking fantastic views of Plymouth Harbour. Crayon secured Planning approval for this property in The Barbican Conservation Area in 2019. The plans include new aluminum windows, weathered zinc cladding, & glazed balconies to the 1st & 2nd floors. The top floor flat will be extended vertically with a contemporary steel, zinc & glass structure. The building dates back to the mid 20th Century, & was council housing stock (later taken over by Plymouth Community Homes) & now in private ownership. Where the existing roof has been taken down this has revealed past… Read More >

Looking down over Downderry beach towards Seaton Beach on a sunny day and the tide is out.

Concept designs shown to client

22nd June 2023

Such a beautiful location for a meeting. Showing our clients their concept designs this afternoon for a new large extension & house refurbishment. The two concept designs shown today will get reworked into one final option following client feedback, ready for a planning submission!  #crayonarchitects #plymoutharchitects #swisbest #lovewhereyoulive#seaviews #coastalliving #downderry #cornwalllife

Colourful lampshades by Alison Brick at the Craft Fair in Bovey Tracey

Craft Fair, Bovey Tracey 2023

11th June 2023

Feeling inspired & creative after this morning’s visit to the #boveytracey @craftfestival Such talented artists & makers everywhere you turn. Great to see our clients @makesouthwest stand showcasing some of their makers. We hope everyone’s had a great weekend! I’m already looking forward to next year!  #craftfestivalboveytracey #craftfair #swisbest#feelinginspired #oneofeachplease #handmade #happyplace #alisonbrickdesigns #keneardley #keeleytraae3d#hildacarrpottery #suepotter #makesouthwest