The Judd Shortlisted for the British Homes Awards!
We are thrilled to announce that our project ‘The Judd’ has been shortlisted in the Interior Design Category at this year’s British Homes Awards. The annual competition celebrates the best home projects throughout the UK. We congratulate all shortlisted projects and we wish ‘The Judd’ luck in the final stage of the competition!
You can click HERE to see the full list of shortlisted projects.
Stay tuned for the final announcement on October 5th.
New completed project in Stoke Newington
We are thrilled to share with you a recently completed project in Stoke Newington. The property is a beautiful double fronted Victorian house that was in poor condition internally.
We managed to overcome this by completely refurbishing the interiors and adding an extra story by extending the loft. We replaced three small rear extensions with one full-length timber structure that adds a modern touch to the house. The punchy orange kitchen is a standout feature that we can’t wait to show you more of. Stay tuned for a photoshoot coming soon.
BVDS Summer Workshop
We are re-launching our successful design workshops, where we invite you to come to our studio for an in-depth discussion to unlock the potential of your home. All we ask in return is a charitable donation. This summer, we have selected Shelter as the charity to benefit from our workshops.
Who is this workshop for?
Anyone planning a substantial refurbishment or transformation of their home.
What will the session include?
The two-hour session will be in our London Fields studio. The focus of the workshop will be generating great ideas for your home and sketching them out with you live. We will also be able to advise you on the following;
• How can I achieve the aspirations and requirements I have for my home?
• How long will the project take and how much will it cost?
• What are the next steps for achieving my project and how does the process work?
• How can I make my home more energy efficient, comfortable and healthy?
Sneak peak into our latest completed project
We had the pleasure of working on a beautiful three-storey split-level terrace in London Fields. We replaced an existing leaking side extension with a finned dining space that connects to the garden and diffuses the afternoon sun. We also renovated the property throughout and converted the existing storage basement into a light-filled bedroom and utility space complete with a deep burgundy wine cellar.
Stay tuned for the full photoshoot coming soon! We can’t wait to share it with you.
Planning permission secured for a newbuild Passive House!
We are proud to announce that we have secured a planning application for our first Passivhaus. This project is for a new-build property in London and we are excited to be working in this field of design. Passivhaus is the top standard for energy efficient homes and certified Passivhaus homes in the UK are still rare. We look forward to creating more energy efficient homes in the future.
Planning permission granted for a new build in Barnet!
We are pleased to announce that we have secured planning permission for a new build house in Barnet, North London. The five bedroom house is arranged over three floors and fills an unusual empty plot in a terraced street. The street has a variety of different types of houses and there were very strict planning restrictions. After long communication with the planning authorities and few revisions, we managed to secure the planning permission.
Meet Jake!
We are delighted to welcome Jake to our team at Bradley Van Der Straeten Architects. Jake is a graduate of The London School of Architecture (LSA), which has a well-deserved reputation for producing top-notch architects. As well as great success at an educational level, Jake brings with him previous experience of working at renowned studios, John McAslan + Partners and van Heyninghen & Haward Architects.
We are looking forward to working with Jake and seeing what great ideas and insights he has to offer on our projects.
Learn more about the rest of our team HERE.
Winter Workshop – In aid of Crisis
This holiday season we are launching a special initiative in aid of Crisis where we invite a lucky few of our loyal supporters, to come to our studio for an in-depth discussion to unlock the potential of their home. All we ask in return is a charitable contribution to Crisis.
The two-hour session will be in our London Fields studio. The main focus of the workshop will be generating great ideas for your home and sketching them out, live with you. We will also be able to help you with the following questions;
– How can I achieve the aspirations and requirements I have for my home?
– How long will the project take and how much will it cost?
– What are the next steps for achieving my project and how does the process work?
– How can I make my home more energy efficient?
– How can I make my home a more healthy space to live in?
Book your session by clicking HERE!
The fee for the session is a donation of £290.70 to Crisis. Your donation will pay for 10 gifts this Christmas that could give someone who is homeless a safe place to stay, a Christmas dinner, access to health and wellbeing programmes and support to leave homelessness behind for good.
(Please note, once payment has been made to Crisis, we cannot offer a refund.)
We will contact you after your booking with advice on how you can prepare for the session and what to bring.
We look forward to designing with you!
George a guest speaker at the RIBA
Our director George will be a guest speaker at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) this November for a conference titled, Wellbeing in Practice: Exploring Practice Culture and Leadership.
Curated by Creative Directors Amos Goldreich and Parag Prasad, this year’s Guerrilla Tactics Conference explores how small practices build thriving businesses while balancing the directors’ and teams’ wellbeing.
The conference will explore how practice leaders shape a culture where everyone’s time is valued and respected, inefficiencies and scope creep are guarded against, and clients understand the value architects add.
Get a ticket for the event HERE.
Hawthorn House winner in the British Homes Awards
We are extremely pleased to share that our Hawthorn House won Home Transformation of the Year award in the 2022 British Homes Awards.
Big thank you to the judges for the recognition and the kind words:
‘The extension and the fantastic window seat transform the house. The connection to the garden and the kitchen being flooded with light transforms the house. The 90 degree window really helps blur the lines between inside and out‘
Congratulations to the rest of the winners! See the full list of awarded projects HERE.
Learn more about Hawthorn House HERE.
Join our team
We are seeking a Part 2 architectural assistant to join our team in London! We are an award-winning, design-driven practice specialising in the refurbishment and new build of residential projects in and around London. We are looking for a talented, motivated individual who shares our enthusiasm for sustainable, people-centred healthy homes and buildings.
The successful candidate will have good design and graphic skills along with a strong interest in architecture and interiors.
We are looking for someone with the following:
– UK experience
– Enjoy working as part of a team
– Flexibility and a willingness to pitch in to both project and non-project tasks
– Good verbal presentation skills
– Open-mindedness, enthusiasm, and a sense of humour
– Good time-management skills
– Working knowledge of ArchiCAD (or Revit) and Adobe Creative Suite
– Ability to draw by hand would be a great asset
What you can expect from us:
– A well-organized practice that does not rely on overtime to achieve profitability
– Good work-life balance
– Friendly relaxed bunch of people
– A collaborative work environment where your contribution will be encouraged and valued
– A team with an international mix of youth and experience – the perfect place to develop your professional, design and technical skills
– An opportunity to progress and challenge yourself
– Great location close to London Fields in Hackney in addition to flexibility to work from home
If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to work in a small practice and to play a meaningful role in the delivery of thoughtful, well-designed projects, we want to hear from you. Availability to start this summer is ideal. Please clearly state your Part 2/3 status and notice period, if relevant. Salary will be competitive and dependent on experience.
If you are interested, send us an email to jobs@b-vds.co.uk
Please submit a short statement explaining why you would like to join us, together with your CV and a concise selection of personal and professional work showcasing your design skills. Maximum size of 7MB.
BVDS is an equal opportunities employer and encourages career progression.
Please note we will only be able to respond to successful applicants.
Open Studio Design Surgery 2022
We are excited to be taking part in London Festival of Architecture 2022!
Book a free 30 minute consultation in our Open Studio Design Surgery and discuss designs for your home with someone in our team.
The event will be in our studio on Thursday 23rd of June from 4pm to 8pm. To see the available time slots and to book your spot click HERE.
Read more about this and other events on the London Festival of Architecture website by clicking HERE.