HAWKES architecture

Crossway is settling in nicely - photo taken on iPhone 4S using pro HD-R app

The west elevation of ‘Wings’ house is awaiting its Steico 3-coat lime render finish and external pergola structure and a whole load of landscaping works.

The polished concrete staircase wishbone within the entrance atrium at ‘Wings’ house

the polished concrete wishbone for the staircase at Parkfield being installed.

the polished concrete wishbone staircase at Parkfield is being installed at the moment.  The upper section weighs 750kg and has to be manoeuvred very delicately to avoid it getting damaged.

Richard was interviewed by Charlie Luxton on Wednesday at Grand Designs Live

The Weald Eco Arch house (aka Crossway Passive house) is being featured in the Nano Village at Grand Designs Live where Kevin McCloud showcases his favourite builds across the series.

The Weald Arched Eco House (aka Crossway Passive House) model was delivered to the Grand Designs Live exhibition yesterday where it will feature in the Nano Village display celebrating 10 of Kevin McCloud’s favourite Grand Designs

Crossway was featured in the Sunday Mirror article ‘Grand Designs… What Happened Next?’ this weekend, written as part of the build-up for Grand Designs Live at ExCel next week. A model and drawings of Crossway will be part of The Nano Village - a collection of Kevin McCloud’s favourite builds from throughout the Grand Designs history.

View within the main hall at Staplehurst Free Church. The hall looks ands feels amazing now that the scaffolding has come out. Nobody can believe how big & light it feels. Very pleased :-)

View from within the garden at Staplehurst Free Church. There’s a competition within the church to design the garden - a great chance to get people involved & take ownership of the project

The front elevation of Staplehurst Free Church. Pallette of materials; ‘Lambs’ bricks, lime mortar, lime render, triple glazed windows & PPC aluminium

The scaffolding at Staplehurst Free Church has finally come down ! Here’s a view into the main hall from the first floor sanctuary.

View of the south west corner of Parkfield whilst the scaffolding is being taken down. The roof form looks awkward at the moment so can’t wait for the large pergola structure to be installed to complete the roofscape. Lots of rendering & external works to do - then there’s the internal fitout running in parallel.

The south elevation at Parkfield. Steico protect render board being applied ready for lime render. The large pergola structure will complete the curved roof form on the left.
I’m pleased to see the entire first floor master bedroom glazing being shaded by the roof overhang in mid April. This overhang is critical to reducing summer solar gains through the triple glazed windows.