OB Architecture

Sharing our knowledge and learning about developments in the industry Our founding director Olly Bray is over in Spain for the COSENTINO C-Next Designers (Europe Edition) 2024, where he will be part of a panel discussion tomorrow. We look forward to sharing some of Olly's findings over the next few days, including a tour of a local Spanish manufacturing plant, and the round table discussion on "Quiet Luxury" with Max Fraser from Dezeen, Sascha Bialoian from Dornbracht, Tom Faulkner, and Patricia Bustos. Let us know if you are attending, we are always looking for new ways to collaborate across the industry #speaking #networking #learning #architect #architecture #luxury #luxurydesign #luxuryhomes #housing #RIBA

Sea side living with a contemporary aesthetic Our project right on the south coast - Waterside - reimagines the traditional home layout, turning the room arrangement on its head. With bedrooms on the ground floor and living spaces on top, layouts have been carefully planned to maximise natural light and capture the very best of its coastal context. Natural, deeply textured materials used throughout add a great sense of warmth and intimacy to the spaces. A honey-coloured sandstone wall begins externally and continues inside, drawing the eye to a timber staircase which opens onto the expansive living space overlooking the sea through a vast glazed panel. To realise the full potential of this project, OB Architecture took an innovative approach to the design of this house, showing the strength of our problem solving design skills through this incredible one-off home #luxuryhome #residentialdesign #architecture #architect #coastalhome #design #hampshirearchitect #londonarchitect #RIBA #video Photo - Brett Charles Architecture - Anthony Holland-May, Olly Bray

Getting hands on in the design process Every project is unique. At OB Architecture it is important that we use our team’s collective experience and skills in the studio to get the most out of the trickiest of sites and the most challenging briefs. Starting out with the pen, sketching and scribbling in our workshop sessions starts to bring the design to life, from a brief to a building. Every part of the OB team is important and integral to our process, bringing skills in sustainable design, delivery on site, and creativity to the table. Do you have a project that we can help realise? Get in touch via our website, drop us a DM or why not pop into the London or Winchester studios for a coffee and a chat #architecture #architect #team #studioculture #hampshire #winchester #london #RIBA #RIBASouth #design #luxuryhomes #residentialdesign #housing #construction #homes #building #sketching #process

Making Hay: Contemporary Design, Permitted Developments and Site-wide Planning Strategies in farms and rural holdings Agricultural land holders face escalating challenges in today’s rapidly evolving economic and environmental landscape. To ensure their viability and adapt to changing market demands, many landowners are actively seeking opportunities for diversification. Permitted development, under Class Q and Class R, is an enticing avenue for agricultural land holders seeking expansion into new ventures while placing significant emphasis on modern architectural design principles. Director Toby M Wincer (RIBA) notes that "by capitalising on the benefits of permitted development, land holders can fortify their economic viability, champion environmentally sustainable design principles, preserve the rural landscape and heritage, whilst fulfilling local demands and cultivating thriving community engagement." You can read more on his thoughts on his blog Adding Value by Diversifying Farms and Rural Small Holdings: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eMfebpaj OB Architecture has an expertise for delivering additional value to sites across the South of England through a range of different planning strategies. Do you have a site that we can assist finding the full potential of with you? Get in touch via a DM or our website. #farm #permitteddevelopment #ruralarchitects #hampshirearchitect #architecture #design #RIBA #blog #addingvalue #architect #construction #building #residentialdesign

From a Disused Space, to a Timber Framed Viewfinder – Bringing Life back to the Conservatory Our Winchester project delivers sustainable retrofit luxury, showcasing glulam timber structures - and is Shortlisted for the Structural Timber Awards 2024 – Custom and Self-Build Project of the Year. With bucolic views across the rural Hampshire farmland, this redesigned layout results in a captivating spaces with expansive 270-degree views, creating a open-plan contemporary family home for our clients. We are pleased to see this project shortlisted for Custom & Self Build Project of the Year at the Structural Timber awards, recognising the incredible bespoke spaces you can create using timber frames – the opportunities and potential for more timber frame designs really excites the team, and we are looking forward to seeing more develop on site in the coming months. #timberframe #structuraltimber #structuraltimberawards #sta2024 #construction #sustainabledesign #sustainablehome #architecture #architects #RIBA #RIBALondon #RIBASouth #Hampshire #winchesterarchitects Photography: Brett Charles Design: OB Architecture, Olly Bray, Toby M Wincer (RIBA), Anthony Holland-May Timber Frame: Buckland Timber Interior Design: Wilson Martin Interiors Ltd Games Room Fit-out: The Games Room Company Kitchen Design: Et Lorem Ltd Waterproofing: ICB (Waterproofing) Ltd

Start on site at our farm project in Stockbridge delivering sustainable farmer's cottages We are excited to see the diggers from King and Drury Construction moving onto site today, with works commencing on our farm development project in Hampshire. Phase 1 is providing 2no. farm workers cottages (110sqm and 130sqm respectively) designed with timber frame off-site construction. This is another project where we are putting sustainable design front and centre, and will try to share some of our learnings on this platform. OB Architecture are looking forward to sharing more progress on this site as works continue. #construction #onsite #building #architecture #design #hampshirearchitects #londonarchitects #RIBA #residential #farm Image: King and Drury Construction Main Contractor: King and Drury Construction, James Drury, Jonathan Brown Architecture: OB Architecture, Dan Pyzer-Knapp, Toby M Wincer (RIBA) MEP: Ingleton Wood, Michael Watson Structures: Momentum Structural Engineers PM/QS: Q Two Consulting, Ben Walpole, Ben Lawrence MRICS

Offsite Architects of the Year Finalist 2024 – One day to go! Tomorrow Tuesday the 19th OB Architecture will be attending the Offsite Expo in Coventry and we hope to see some of you there. Offsite construction continues to reshape the industry with its efficiency and sustainability and OB Architecture always look for innovative ways to bring offsite sustainable construction into our projects. Images below from our Southampton High Street student housing and our temporary reusable event pavilion at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, and at the top right design for a commercial food and beverage development in Dubai. Wish us luck too, our Southampton High Street project with Stelling Properties and Unilife lead to OB Architecture making the shortlist for OffSite Architects of the Year as part of the #OffsiteAwards. #OffsiteExpo #OffsiteConstructionWeek #londonarchitects #hampshirearchitects #sustainabledesign #offsite #modularconstruction #retrofit #offsiteconstruction

Happy Friday! We can’t help but daydream about the delicious food we prepared at Saira’s Kitchen in Winchester last Friday. Despite the rain, our Summer outing turned into an unforgettable experience. We kicked things off with a city walk to admire some Hampshire architecture and a few of our own local sites and developments. We then gathered for a cookery workshop with Saira where we dove into the rich flavours of Pakistani cuisine. From learning traditional recipes to enjoying our delicious creations, it was a fantastic way to bond and enjoy some amazing food together. Here’s to great teamwork! #TeamBuilding #PakistaniCuisine #HampshireArchitecture #FridayFeeling Toby M Wincer (RIBA) Grant Freeman (RIBA) Dan Pyzer-Knapp Ross Galtress Christina Tsasi Dexter Bollhalder Anthony Holland-May Jess Armstrong Dina Feddah Maureen Soupe

Modular construction for a smarter, greener future in construction Modern Methods of Construction are transforming the building industry, offering innovative solutions that improve efficiency, quality and sustainability. By moving assembly to controlled environments, we’re not only accelerating project timelines, but also reducing waste and enhancing precision. By embracing off-site modular construction, our student accommodation project in the heart of Southampton minimised its ecological footprint while maximising operational efficiency. The decision to extend the neighbouring building through lightweight modular construction facilitated a seamless extension as well as the regeneration of the building and structure, enriching the historic town centre with its high-quality craftsmanship and materials. We are looking forward to the Offsite Awards and Expo in Coventry next week and we would be pleased to see you there, let us know if you’re going too! #offsiteconstruction #Innovation #sustainabledesign #modular #modularconstruction #retrofit #southampton #OffsiteExpo #OffsiteAwards OB Architecture - Toby M Wincer (RIBA), Grant Freeman (RIBA), Olly Bray Stelling Properties - Amy Flanagan, Monika Wandzik Planning - Lukenbeck Planning Photo by Brett Charles

Turning the home upside down - this artist’s home elevates seaside living Boasting an incredible yet highly exposed setting on the South Coast, Waterside is a seaside home reimagined for modern living, with a distinctive contemporary aesthetic.   A key objective was to strike a balance between opening up the home to enjoy the 180-degree ocean views and create a sense of drawing the sea in, whilst also providing calm, cocooning spaces that act as a retreat for the owners. A deep house, layouts have been carefully planned to maximise natural light, particularly on the ground floor which is home to the owner’s artist’s studio. Natural, deeply textured materials used throughout add a great sense of warmth and intimacy to the spaces, A honey-coloured sandstone wall begins externally and continues inside, drawing the eye to a timber staircase which opens onto the expansive living space overlooking the sea through a vast glazed panel. OB Architecture have extensive experience of working in Coastal locations, you can find more projects on our website - link in comments below. #architect #architecture #hampshire #londonarchitects #winchesterarchitects #RIBA #luxury #luxuryresidential #residential #modernhome #coastal #seaside #design Architecture: OB Architecture, Olly Bray, Jamie Wilmer, Anthony Holland-May Photo: Brett Charles Glazing: IQ Glass UK