Eskragh, Co. Sligo – Vacant Cottage Refurbishment & Extension
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Why Use An Architect?
‘A registered Architect acts as the ‘Assigned Certifier’ for your build and ensures full compliance is achieved’
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Building a Bespoke Architectural Designed Home
Building a Bespoke Architectural Designed Home You inevitably will ask, how long does it take to design a custom bespoke architecturally designed home? On this home, Ceardean Architects were granted planning in 2016. This is the time from the initial concept meeting, to construction. There are many factors that can affect this greatly, but 2 years is a good starting point. Preliminary design can take from 3 months to 12 months, depending on how prepared the client is, the size of the project and the complexity of the design. The Planning Authorities may differ greatly from area to area and third-party objections may affect the process. Tendering, contractor interviews, and contract negotiation take time. A number of factors come into play on the construction timeline, such as the Size of the project. The complexity of the footprint and the materials to be used. Weather can be a factor but today we can track weather and record the down days. Ensuring client makes timely decisions on ordering windows, kitchen and bathrooms is important and can stop your project coming to a halt. Lead in times can be anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks. Ensure you get reference’s from your contractor The number of specialty sub-contractors, the more sub-contractors you contractor has can affect how long the project will take. In this home, the client wants to achieve a Passive House Standard using unique concrete construction. ICF Insulated Concrete Forms are formwork for concrete that stays in place as permanent building insulation for energy-efficient, cast-in-place, reinforced concrete walls, floors, and roofs. The forms lock together somewhat like Lego bricks and serve to create a form for the structural walls or floors of a building. This gives the passive house a very high performance in insulation. The project is now well under construction. If you like the idea of our bespoke designs and fancy something a little different, please get in touch. Ceardean Architects [email protected] https://www.ceardean.com/services/ 01 5324183.
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Ceardean Architects Merge 3 Consecutive Builds In Kildare
Modern Country Living In Barberstown, Kildare An excellent example where three separate building projects on the one dwelling finally came together in July 2018. A new flat roof extension to the rear left side of the home harmonized perfectly with previous modern extension to the right. The original building was pitched roof throughout. This dwelling is located near Barberstown Castle in Co. Kildare and was completed in almost record time by AK Builders. Further photos will be presented soon but for now, enjoy these few Client provided shots.
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The Home Design Guide – Get You Thinking!
THINK LIGHT. THINK SPACE. THINK HOME. Ceardean Architects are delighted to offer a short and simple Home Design Guide and it’s for free of course. We don’t even ask for your email. This guide will quickly get you thinking about what you might want to do and hopefully give you some ideas too. CLICK HERE!! Aldo, Shoot over to our Youtube page for loads of videos of past projects for more ideas. YOUTUBE!!
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‘One Man’s Quest’ – Our Very Own Derek
Flashback here to a great 2015 article about our chief Architect Derek’s zero energy cottage in Sligo. IF RUNNING AWAY and escaping all the madness sounds like something you’d be into -read on. This holiday cottage originally built in 1820. It was renovated by Derek Trenaman of Ceardean Architects and is a lesson in getting off the grid altogether. http://www.thejournal.ie/off-the-grid-cottage-2205349-Jul2015/
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Lets Get Transitional
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] TRANSITIONAL DESIGN Unsure of your Design style, maybe its transitional? When trying to decide on your style of finish do you occasionally find that ‘modern’ has become too modern and traditional just looks, well, too traditional? It could be that your design taste sits neatly between the two, something being referred to as transitional style, an approach that is becoming increasingly popular yet remains relatively undefined in general terms, how does something look both old and new? Transitional style is a collaboration of traditional and modern design, finishes, furniture, materials and fabrics. The result is an elegant, enduring design that is both comfortable and classic. Because of their simple design, Asian, Shaker and Mission-style furnishings are often a suitable match for transitional interior design. Typically, traditional and modern approaches introduce some opposing elements, simple & minimalist versus warm & decorative. Transitional style strikes the perfect balance between the two. Through its simple lines, neutral colour scheme, and use of light and warmth, transitional style joins the best of both the traditional and modern worlds. Ceardean have found that this approach is solving a problem that many of our clients are experiencing. Browse some of our projects where this approach was taken and the amazing outcomes that became possible. Feel free to speak with us for further advice and ideas on how your new home or extension can sit perfectly between the two different worlds of design. [/av_textblock]
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