We recently completed designs for both Planning and Building Regulations. This was a typical large detached family home, but with a small kitchen, and dining space by todays modern standards. The clients wanted to explore a few options to extend the Kitchen and create a large living space with an extra bedroom above. We produced a number of options using our 3D skills to help the clients visualise the ideas so they were fully engaged in the design process.

We were recently commissioned to extend a 3 bed house in Quorn, and have just submitted the planning application within 1 month of starting the project. We also produced some nice renderings and and animation to show the client how the extension would look and we also find this helpful in achieving our 100% success rate during planning. Please let us know if we can help create your dream home!

Jonathan Reeves Architecture have experience in helping you maximise the value of your site.

Whether you want to build a beautiful development from scratch or convert an existing building Jonathan Reeves Architects can help.  Architect Jonathan Reeves uses his skills and expertise to understand exactly what you want and need in your new build project and will enable you to realise your dreams.

We specialise in providing a high quality, personal service in high quality  developments, conversions and new builds. 

Many of our clients are looking to create larger more open plan living areas, particularly larger Kitchen/ Dining spaces that connect with the garden, and Bifolding doors often come up in conversation, but they are not the only solutions. This is a really interesting article from Houzz discussing some altenratives, and also the merits of Bifolding doors.

JRA are pleased to have received full planning with no conditions. We believe that by submitting a well developed deisgn and beautifully presented application with clear drawings and 3d visuals it give us the best chance for our clients to help realise their dreams.

In an effort to stimulate discussion on Building Information Modeling (BIM), specifically highlighting how information should be shared and delivered within the UK Government’s digital information requirements, CAD User magazine hosted an event sponsored by Vectorworks titled COBie or not COBie at the London Transport Museum on May 16, 2017.

According to the buildingSMART alliance, COBie (Construction Operations Building information exchange) is an information exchange specification system that helps minimize the amount of paperwork and tracking associated with BIM projects.

The one-day seminar consisted of a series of panels led by industry experts proposing various information delivery and presentation solutions. These panels were then followed by an extensive Q+A forum where seminar attendees could ask more directed, thorough questions.
Stephen Holmes presents to the audience. Image courtesy of CAD User magazine.
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Here are the highlights from the engaging sessions that took place at this well-attended event:
Information is the Key to BIM. But what information, how do we save it, why, and how much? Led by Martyn Horne, Group Product Development Manager, Computers Unlimited, and Jonathan Reeves, Director, Jonathan Reeves Architects (JRA)

To get the ball rolling, Horne and Reeves discussed how information can be stored within a COBie database — making sure to explicitly emphasize that this format is not simply a spreadsheet, but a way to compile building components and associated information into a database that is usable for asset management purposes.

For more information about the COBie or not COBie event, check out this recap by CAD User magazine. And click here to learn more about what BIM can mean in your firm.

Self building is the act of commissioning a bespoke home that’s tailored to your design requirements and suits your lifestyle, as well as your budget. Every year, rather than buy a standard developer-built property, around 13,000 people choose to build their own homes from scratch in this way. Why not let JR Architecture help you achieve your goals of self building your dream home?