Haven Lodge, St Albans

Project Year

2023

Project Cost

£300,000

Country

United Kingdom

Overhaul a slightly tired home to introduce light, fully functional and welcoming, open plan spaces.

The brief: To transform a home built in 2005, into a light and fully functional modern family home with technical mod-cons.

The budget: £300,000

The challenges: To move the existing kitchen and living room, and create a new open plan kitchen/dining/living room with modern appliances, lighting features and technical details perfect for family living.

The aesthetic: Beautifully light with large sliding doors, built-in storage with lighting features and bold colour choices throughout.

— We started with

Vision & Concept Development

Every architectural project starts with a strong concept. We collaborate closely with clients to understand their aspirations, needs, and site potential. Our team conducts in-depth research and feasibility studies to develop a unique vision that aligns with modern architectural trends while respecting historical and cultural contexts.

— The Fundamentals

Sustainable & Eco-Friendly Design

Sustainability is at the core of our architectural approach. We integrate: Energy-efficient materials to reduce carbon footprints Passive design strategies that enhance natural lighting and ventilation Renewable energy solutions, such as solar panels and rainwater harvesting systems Green spaces and biophilic design to promote harmony between built environments and nature.

— Product Design

Functional & Efficient Spatial Planning

The success of an architectural project lies in its spatial organization. We focus on: Optimizing space utilization for maximum functionality Seamless circulation flow for comfort and accessibility Flexible layouts that adapt to evolving needs Zoning and connectivity to enhance user experience From residential layouts to commercial masterplans, our designs prioritize efficiency without compromising aesthetics.

"What Our Clients Say "

I have collaborated with Andy on various building and interior design projects. Andy is a true professional, his work is of the highest quality. Andy is reliable and trustworthy, and very personable. ACR build is my builder of choice, and I will always recommend Andy and his team to my clients.

User

Working with Andy on our extension and full house renovation has been a pleasure. Even from the very beginning stages where we were just gathering quotes and asking a lot of questions, Andy was quick to respond and easy to communicate with. Throughout the project Andy has worked really collaboratively with us, including us in important decisions and keeping us informed of progress. Andy has a great team that he works with and he is hardworking, knowledgeable and has an eye for detail which I really appreciate! He has also provided us with a lot of much needed advice along the way. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend ACR build.

Houzz User

Andy took our house that hadn't been touched since 1963 and turned into a home compatible with modern living. He and his team built us a modest extension to increase the kitchen and fitted a new one in its place, converted the garage into a room, new porch, replaced a warm air system with central heating and reconfigured the bathroom. Plus lots of little extras that naturally happen during a project like this. He's got a great eye for detail and quality, is timely and stuck to his quote. The big plus is how he conducts himself; very personable and conscientious which was important to us as we have elderly neighbours and we were dealing with a 1 year old at the time so having someone we c...

C Goff

Andy completed the project on my house during 2020 lockdown, adding a bay window and porch at the front, a small extension at the rear, and transforming the ground floor into an open plan living space. I couldn’t be happier with the work Andy did. He uses the best specialist contractors, and the quality of work is excellent. All the challenges met along the way, as happens in all projects were dealt with, and managed. I’d highly recommended Andy, he’s easy to work with and results are worth every penny.

Houzz User

We used ACR build for a kitchen and bathroom renovation involving some structural work, and really happy with the results which are of high quality. Andy and his team were professional, knowledgeable, open, responsive and gave helpful advice and opinions. We encountered a number of unexpected issues during the build and Andy always offered reasonable solutions and made sure we were happy with the end result.

Jessica Gordon

We are delighted with our new kitchen that Andy and his team reconfigured. The process of plumbing, electrics, plastering, flooring and fitting was slick, efficient and of an exceptional quality. Their hard work and professionalism clearly shows with the final product being awesome!! Andy was always on hand and communicated daily throughout the whole job with great ideas to achieve the kitchen of our dreams. We would recommend Andy and his team 100% and will be having him back for future projects. Thanks again.

Chris Burgess