Cura Design Practice

04/10/2024

My architectural practice Cura Design will be speaking and exhibiting at Londons first Biophilic Design Conference!

09/09/2024

Cura Design will be speaking at the upcoming Homebuilding and Renovating Show at the Excel Centre in London at 10:30 on Friday the 27th September 2024:

DESIGNING AND BUILDING HOMES IN AONBS AND NATIONAL PARKS

Hope to see you there - or come visit us at stand No. C134 - bring your drawings and ideas!

02/04/2024

Cura Design are working with Tini living to assist the design and installation of pre-fabricated steel modular buildings in the UK. Its an obvious partnership, biophilic design principles expressed through a well crafted alternative construction system that brings us closer to a more sustainable, more human and more conscious future!

🏠The units are completely prefabricated inside and out and are a perfect solution for people wishing to build in sensitive coastal areas and conservation areas and AONBs as the units are craned into place and as such can built with planning permission or in some cases under 'the caravan act'.

🌿This method of building offers great benefits including the precision of manufacturing, and reduced time and therefore cost during the construction process on-site. They also offer a great alternative for self-build projects where the higher material cost provides a valuable time saving on site, as you can build the ground floor of a modest house in 2 days, and have a 3 bedroomed 2 storey house weathertight in 5 to 7 days. Cura Design also ensures that the constructions meet and exceed current building regulations in the UK and we can assist and coordinate work on site.

💬Talk to us today if you want to more information on the Tini living project!

Visit Tiniliving at:
https://tiniliving.com/en/

Visit CuraDesign at:
https://www.curadesign.com/

22/03/2024

Cura Design are working with Tini living!!! Its an obvious collaboration, biophilic design principles expressed through well crafted construction brings us closer to a more sustainable, more human and more conscious future!
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En TINI Living comercializamos una amplia gama de viviendas modulares. Modelos estandarizados de los 16m2 a 102m2 y viviendas unifamiliares completamente a medida, a necesidad del cliente y del terreno. Nos ocupamos del proceso global. Descubre las posibilidades de nuestro sistema constructivo.

21/12/2023

🌞 LET THE LIGHT IN! 🌞

🌞 On this, the shortest day of the year, there's no doubt that more natural light in the home is beneficial for our well being, but how do you maximise on sunlight without getting frazzled to a crisp in the summer, and losing loads of heat in the cooler weather?

🔥 We use solar films - and they're a game changer. Using the right type for your build, and making sure they're fitted correctly will ensure that they insulate well - conserving heat and keeping your house warmer in the winter, and cooler in the summer. Their heat retention ability also helps saves the heat gained through solar light, even through the colder months.

🌿 We believe that sustainable options like this can be beneficial for you, your wallet and our planet. If you feel the same, lets talk.

19/12/2023

🏡 Extension to Listed Cottage

This subtle but extensive extension involved a long process of discussions and applications for planning, and we're pleased to say after our presentation at planning committee, approval was gained!

Our design consisted of 3 distinct elements: the refurbished listed cottage, enclosing the historic courtyard with a glazed roof and refurbishing and extending the historic outbuilding. Our clients were keen to expand the space for family living, but in a way that was sensitive to the existing build, whilst bringing in as much natural light as possible.

We're pleased to say the family are very much enjoying living in their new space!

29/11/2023

🌿 At Cura, we hold the belief that design and architecture should be used to regenerate nature and promote biodiversity. Not only is this important for the health of our planet, but also for the well-being of those who inhabit our buildings. Let's work together to create a better future for all.

🏡 If this resonates with you, then talk to us about your build today.

27/11/2023

🚿Contemporary Bathroom

🛁 A recent Devon project of ours highlights the potential for elegant design with basic fixtures and expert craftsmanship, creating a serene space for bath time rituals.

🌿The bathroom's natural lime render walls, limestone floor, and ambient lighting contribute to a calming and soothing atmosphere.

24/11/2023

🏡 House on a River
📍nr Yelverton, Devon

✅ Sitting within a World Heritage Site, Site of Special Scientific interest AND an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, our design for this house on a river had to meet all the criteria for these challenging (but essential in our view) regulations. Phew!

🏡 The build is for a stunning 4-bedroom house, orientated towards a historic viaduct and river view.

🌳 Our design incorporates a stone base and oak frame, combined with a SIPs (structural insulated panels system), and a feature green wall at the entrance leading to a split level balcony, overlooking a double height lounge with uninterrupted views across to aquaduct and river beyond. What a view!

🌿If your planning isn't going to plan - then talk to us about how our regenerative and environmentally sensitive designs can secure planning where others can't.

22/11/2023

🏠 Planning application turned down? Let us help.

🌳Our biophilic approach to design has allowed us to be successful in applying for planning in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Paragraph 80 houses, conservation areas and sensitive coastal locations, even when applications have previously been turned down.

👉 Save time, money and stress by coming to us first, drop us a message today to find out about how our approach to architecture can help.

20/11/2023

Always a pleasure to receive feedback from happy clients - thank you for taking the time to review us🌳

19/11/2023

🏡Coastal Cottage Refurbishment & 3-storey Extension
📍Newton Ferrers, Devon

✅We recently completed this extension and refurbishment in a beautiful waterside location, overlooking the river Yealm, which also happens to be a conservation area.

🌿It was important to the client (and to us!) to maintain and enhance the original features - including a stone bread oven taking up most of an internal wall, original wooden beams, stone walls and a window seat over looking the view.

🌞 New elements of our design included the green grass roof, which can be enjoyed from the balcony, skylights to flood the bedrooms with natural light, a new natural slate roof, and a walk on skylight above the kitchen.

🌿This kind of project can be challenging - including substantial excavations and structural considerations, as well as the location making access during construction a a little challenging - but absolutely worth it.

Can we help you with your renovation? Whether you're in a conservation area, AONB or rural location - talk to us today about how we can help.