Private Dwelling, Felixstowe - Completed! by architects studio

Patrick Allen & Associates are pleased to announce the completion of another successful project in Felixstowe. 

This private dwelling is designed to suit the client’s preferred style, and their requirements for modern, open plan living areas which maximise the unique sea front views. The designs also included for a contemporary annexe conversion and garage extension towards the front of the property.

Below are a few images of the completed dwelling.

Client: Private Client

Contractor: Landex Ltd

Turnpike Lane, Woodbridge - Completed by architects studio

Patrick Allen & Associates are pleased to announce the 2 new private dwellings in Woodbridge are now completed!

Following the segregation of a large garden into multiple generous dwellings; the final two spacious 4 bedroom homes are now finished and in use. Designed for modern 21st Century living, the open plan Kitchen/Dining areas are accompanied with large patio doors and roof lantern in the Living space to maximise the amount of natural daylight within.

The host dwelling has also been updated from the original 19th Century design with minor interior alterations and a new side extension.

Below are images of the finished dwellings and of the extension work to the host dwelling in the background.

Client: Private Client

Contractor: Orwell Construction Ltd

Supporting Suffolk Constabulary by architects studio

Patrick Allen & Associates Ltd are pleased to be supporting Suffolk Constabulary by releasing their volunteer officer for additional front line duties in support of the collective effort in responding to the current Covid-19 epidemic and the unique challenges that this is bringing to all of our public services at this challenging and unprecedented time.

Like the vast majority of businesses we have adapted our working procedures to conform with Government guidelines which has allowed us to continue to serve our clients throughout this period. In the meantime, should you wish to get in touch you can continue to contact us via all of the usual channels.

Click on this link to view an article on the extraordinary efforts put in by the volunteers.

https://www.eadt.co.uk/news/special-constables-volunteering-during-coronavirus-lockdown-1-6613259

Planning permission & Listed building consent granted for a rear extension & overnight outbuilding at the Turks Head Public House! by architects studio

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Patrick Allen & Associates are very pleased to announce that planning and listed building consent has recently been granted for a further contemporary rear extension to the dining room, together with enlarged kitchens, and provision for some overnight accommodation units at the Turks Head Public House in Hasketon.

These proposals seek to support and compliment the growth of this extremely successful  public house, providing some much needed additional dining and function space as well as enlarged kitchen facilities.

In addition, the proposed single storey accommodation units will offer a ‘stay and dine’ experience to visiting tourists and local businesses alike.

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*Careers Update* by architects studio

10.01.2020 - Part time Office Administrator

Patrick Allen & Associate Architects are looking for experienced office administrator to join our team. We undertake a wide variety of projects which makes for a fast paced and varied office working environment. This will provide the successful candidate with excellent opportunities for further development. Potential candidates will be self motivated and need to have excellent organisation skills as well as an ability to multi task and effectively track 'time critical' correspondence.

The position is part-time /flexible working hours around school time if required and is available for an immediate start. Salary is competitive and negotiable depending on agreed working hours and experience.

To be considered for this role & for a full job description, please contact Mr Andrew Catton at architects@patrickallen.org.uk.

03.02.2020 Edit - The application is now closed. Thank you to all those who have responded to the advert; you will be contacted shortly.

Woods View, Attleborough - Completed! by architects studio

Patrick Allen & Associates are pleased to announce the 2 new private dwellings in Attleborough are now completed!

Following the segregation of a large garden; two spacious 4 bedroom homes were designed for modern 21st Century living. Large patio doors and windows were incorporated into the design to maximise the amount of natural daylight and the views of the surrounding scenery.

Saxmundham Road, Aldeburgh - Completed! by architects studio

Patrick Allen & Associates are pleased to announce the extension and internal alterations to the private dwelling on Saxmundham Road are now complete!

The scheme was designed to upgrade and modernise the home to 21st Century living. The clients also sought to make full use of the existing roof space by adding a mezzanine level with the aim to maximise the views over the surrounding scenery.

Below are images of the finished work and of the dwelling prior to the proposed scheme.

Linton Lodge, Aldeburgh - Completed! by architects studio

Patrick Allen & Associates are pleased to announce the extension and internal alterations to Linton Lodge are now complete!

A contemporary extension to an existing family home. The proposal sought to seamlessly blend the internal and external spaces and enhance the views out from the first floor.

Black timber weatherboarding was chosen as the dominant material for the new extension to be in keeping with the traditional Suffolk vernacular.

For more information and images, visit the page on our website : http://www.patrickallen.org.uk/linton-lodge-aldeburgh

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Replacement Workshop and Cart lodge, Newbourne - Completed! by architects studio

Patrick Allen & Associates are pleased to announce the replacement workshop with an annex above and cart lodge are now complete!

The scheme was designed to provide the client with an adequately sized workshop/ garden store with a small annex above and an adjoining 4 bay cart lodge. The materials were chosen to be in keeping to a traditional Suffolk palette of black timber and red facing brick. Lewis Culf were the main contractors in producing the final outcome below.

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Marton Cottage, Woodbridge - Completed! by architects studio

Patrick Allen & Associates are pleased to announce the replacement dwelling that is Marton Cottage in Woodbridge is now complete!

The scheme was designed to visually retain the form and quaint style of the existing cottage with the addition of small scale extensions to the south and west. As the property is in a conservation area, one of the ways to ensure the project’s planning approval was to keep the same details of the barge boards,the size of the windows and dormer as they were originally built.

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Veterinary extension nearing practical completion! by architects studio

Patrick Allen & Associates are pleased to announce that the proposed veterinary extension to house their new state of the art CT Scanner is nearing completion!

The materials chosen consider the proposed use of the room. Taking into account the radiation from the machinery, lead lined doors and specialised glass were specified to be used to protect the staff.


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*Careers Update* by architects studio

18.01.2019    -    RIBA Part 2 or Architectural Technician Vacancy

Patrick Allen & Associates Architects are looking for ambitious Part 2 architectural assistants or architectural technicians to help deliver a diverse workload of exciting projects ranging from small scale domestic through to large scale housing and commercial developments.

Candidates would ideally have a minimum of 2 years industry experience combined with a good technical knowledge and excellent AutoCAD, Photoshop, Sketch-Up, and visual presentation skills.

Please reply with C.V. and relevant examples of work by email for the attention of Mr Andrew Catton, to architects@patrickallen.org.uk.

Laundry Cottage Update! by architects studio

Patrick Allen & Associates are pleased to announce that Laundry Cottage, a proposed single detached dwelling in Sibton, has been submitted to the local planning authority for formal planning approval.

For more information and images, visit the page on our website : http://www.patrickallen.org.uk/laundry-cottage-sibton/

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Street Farm Day Nursery, Elmswell - Completed! by architects studio

Patrick Allen & Associates are pleased to announce the project of a single storey extension at the Street Farm Day Nursery in Elmswell has been successfully completed.

This project has provided the nursery with the necessary space to allow them to expand their student capacity.

For more information and images, visit the page on our website : http://www.patrickallen.org.uk/street-farm-day-nursery/

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Melton, Woodbridge - Completed! by architects studio

Patrick Allen & Associates are pleased to announce the project of 5 new contemporary builds and 2 converted school buildings at the Old School Mews site in Melton, Woodbridge are all complete and sold.

A display of great craftsmanship and design sitting comfortably within its surroundings, seamlessly blending old with new.

RIBA Suffolk Craftmanship Awards 2018 by architects studio

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Patrick Allen and Associates are proud to announce that their involvement with Mixbrow Construction on the new kitchen and pool hall at White Hall Farm in Debenham, has won the RIBA Suffolk Craftmanship Awards 2018 under the Alteration/Extension Category.

Patrick Allen and Associates are also very pleased to announce that their involvement with the Birch Group on two other projects (Bransons in Playford and the Orangery in Brightwell Hall Farm) have both received commendations in the same category.

 

More information on Bransons, Playford and the Orangery in Brightwell Hall Farm. 

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Planning permission granted for a new teaching block at Finborough School! by architects studio

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Patrick Allen & Associates are very excited to announce the successfully secured planning permission for a state of the art teaching block at Finborough School in Great Finborough.

The construction of the building will be the first of its kind in the UK to include a state of the art heating system from Scandinavia as well as being built using an off-site pre-fabrication construction method.

The proposal endeavours to provide some much needed additional teaching space at Finborough School. It will be purpose built and designed to suit the specific needs of the school, whilst also being flexible enough to adapt to its ever changing requirements going forward. Consequently, it enables the school to continue to operate long into the future, whilst also providing some ‘state of the art’ contemporary teaching spaces to its pupils.

For more information and images, visit the page on our website : http://www.patrickallen.org.uk/science-art-teaching-block/