Cocoon Architects

Cocoon Architects Client-focused architects designing new homes and extensions which support and inspire our clients

Our clients wanted to self-build their forever home on a beautiful site in the Suffolk countryside. The brief was clear:...
30/01/2025

Our clients wanted to self-build their forever home on a beautiful site in the Suffolk countryside. The brief was clear: a design that connects with the garden and countryside, with low embodied carbon, low energy use, and all within a tight budget.

It's always great to help bring a vision like this to life, staying true to the original plan.

Cedar House: cocoonarchitects.co.uk/project/cedar-house

The 'Technical' stage 📐All materials and finishes are considered during this stage, with lots of talking about the chara...
28/01/2025

The 'Technical' stage 📐

All materials and finishes are considered during this stage, with lots of talking about the character of different spaces, collecting material samples and exploring textures. Internal renders evolve to test the interior designs.

Alongside this, the extensive task of detailing and documenting the technical requirements of the project will be carried out, including discussing the project with Building Control.

The information is developed sufficiently to become the package of information sent to the selected builders for preparing their quotes.

We understand that home is where life happens. From cooking and doing homework to relaxing and entertaining, your home s...
23/01/2025

We understand that home is where life happens. From cooking and doing homework to relaxing and entertaining, your home should support it all.

We enjoy learning about your ideal lifestyle. By using natural light, characterful materials and playful layouts, we tailor each design to create personalised homes.

For new builds or multi-home developments, considering how properties interact with the sun and their surroundings early on can lead to efficient results.

Designing your dream space starts with exploration!From early sketches and computer models to physical models, every too...
20/01/2025

Designing your dream space starts with exploration!

From early sketches and computer models to physical models, every tool helps us shape a design that reflects your vision and priorities. We work to scale from day one - studying how sunlight dances through the site, analysing key views, and ensuring every proposal feels just right in its environment.

💻 We also use cutting-edge 3D software to bring our ideas to life, making it easier for you to visualise and refine the design together.

For larger or more complex projects, we’ll appoint external surveys and consultants to ensure every detail is covered.

Pond HouseThis home was designed to sit comfortably against its traditional neighbours, but with its own contemporary ma...
16/01/2025

Pond House

This home was designed to sit comfortably against its traditional neighbours, but with its own contemporary materials and details. The plot is part of a local County Wildlife Habitat Site, and the proposed form, scale, height and materials all respond to the neighbouring and nearby Victorian properties.

At the same time, the clients wanted the scheme to be ‘of it’s time’, and so window placement, a band of black timber cladding to the ground floor, an accent chimney stack and generous black-timber-clad dormer to the rear all add contemporary interest.

The design adopted the Passivhaus principles, and was assessed using the Passivhaus Planning Package to optimise natural gains and limit heat loss. Insulation and airtightness were enhanced, achieving an air permeability of 1.85m3/h/m2. The property benefits from a whole-house mechanical heat recovery system.

Discover your perfect sanctuary with Cocoon. We specialise in creating unique, comfortable and sustainable homes tailore...
14/01/2025

Discover your perfect sanctuary with Cocoon. We specialise in creating unique, comfortable and sustainable homes tailored to your lifestyle. We aim to incorporate natural light, warmth and scenic views, whilst still ensuring every space feels like a retreat.

Contact us to discuss your dream home:
Call: 01353 611721
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cocoonarchitects.co.uk

For the design of this new home near Huntingdon, we have added some exciting brick features to the entrance elevation. B...
10/01/2025

For the design of this new home near Huntingdon, we have added some exciting brick features to the entrance elevation. Brickwork ‘fins’ are proposed to add interest and relief, which will look stunning when the light falls across the building.

Feedback from Kathy and Tim, owners of Long House..."The design Cocoon has prepared for us will fulfill all of our reque...
08/01/2025

Feedback from Kathy and Tim, owners of Long House...

"The design Cocoon has prepared for us will fulfill all of our requests and more. We have opted for a Passive style dwelling that will work for us, giving a comfortable lifestyle. Without Cocoon’s expertise we would never have got a building to this standard. So much thought and care has gone into the project looking at our needs and the location, bringing elements of historic buildings from the area into a modern house.

Cocoon supported us throughout the build, taking away the stress and guiding us with the hundreds of decisions which had to be made.

We would thoroughly recommend Cocoon Architects for anyone who has a project or dream they wish to fulfil."

Are you looking to create your dream home in 2025?Whether you'd like to extend your existing home or build something com...
02/01/2025

Are you looking to create your dream home in 2025?

Whether you'd like to extend your existing home or build something completely from scratch, we're here to discuss your project.

Get in touch with us on 01353 611721.

Have a flick through to discover the architectural services we offer at Cocoon.Our website also has more information: co...
31/12/2024

Have a flick through to discover the architectural services we offer at Cocoon.

Our website also has more information: cocoonarchitects.co.uk/services-and-processes

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!
25/12/2024

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!

For this project, we installed a contemporary porch and first floor extension to the rear, with ‘torched’ timber claddin...
23/12/2024

For this project, we installed a contemporary porch and first floor extension to the rear, with ‘torched’ timber cladding.

A beautiful technique, and the cladding should require little to no maintenance for the future. It looks especially sharp next to the feature aluminium front door.

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