Mansard Roof and Flat Refurbishment
Mansard Roof and Flat Refurbishment Location: Glasgow, UK Type: Housing Hive were appointed to develop the top floor of a B listed townhouse in the West End of Glasgow. The proposal seeks to redesign the roof structure as a Mansard roof, in-keeping with the surrounding buildings. This maximises floor area and improves the level of…
House Extension, the Roughs
House extension, the roughs Location: Northwood, England Type: Housing The project involved the design of an extension to an existing bungalow, and the internal reconfiguration of the internal layout. The position of the extension was key to the proposal; neighbouring houses had opted to ‘infill’ the area between the garage and living space, creating a square plan, but…
Self-Build Housing
Self-Build Housing Type: Domestic Architecture Hive Design Studio have developed a sustainable & customisable housing typology as a solution for those looking to self build. The houses offer individually tailored design at a more affordable price than a traditional architect appointment. The house models have been built with BIM (building information modelling) software, which allows alterations to be made quickly,…
Kilfinan Forest Housing
Kilfinan Forest Housing Location: Tighnabruaich, Scotland Type: Residential Status: Awaiting Building Warrant Kilfinan Community Forest appointed Hive Design Studio to assist in the design and development of an innovative, affordable and sustainable housing typology. The ideology was to create genuinely affordable homes, on large plots and using local timber from the forest owned by the client. The majority…