Della Valle Architects Ltd

 
Address   Lake View
The Maltings,Charlton Estate
SHEPTON MALLET
Somerset
BA4 5QE 		  
   01749 330 672   
   01749 330 672   
Email   fran@dellavallearchitects.co.uk  
Website   www.dellavallearchitects.co.uk 
Contact   Mr Francesco Giancarlo Della Valle 
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1: Project NameNew Build, Butleigh
Dates: 2014 - 2017
Location: Butleigh 
Gross Area: 250 to 499 sqm 
Sectors:
Houses and Housing - General,  Houses and Housing - One-off Houses
 
Key Services:
Architects' Service & Fee Advice,  Art & Architecture,  Client Advisor,  Client Representative,  Contract Advice,  Full Architectural Service,  Planning Advice,  Planning Applications,  Principal Designer,  Rural Planning & Design,  Self Build,  Space Planning,  Surveying,  Sustainable Design
 
Description:
This large detached two storey in Butleigh with car port has been designed and built to a very high standard. Considering its size it fits neatly into its surroundings and has been built using locally sourced reclaimed materials to match the local landscape. Blue lias stone, horizontal hardwood boarding and oak framed structures reflect the local vernacular, and the sub division of windows reflects the rural style in this area. This property won the LABC “Best individual new home” category and was runner up in the South West regional awards in 2017.
 
2: Project NameEco House, Somerset
Dates: 2013 - 2014
Location: Ditcheat 
Gross Area: Not available 
Sectors:
Houses and Housing - General,  Houses and Housing - One-off Houses
 
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Key Services:
Architects' Service & Fee Advice,  Art & Architecture,  Building Technology,  Client Advisor,  Construction Techniques,  Drawing Service,  Ecological Architecture,  Energy / Environmental Expertise,  Materials Advice,  Sustainable Design,  Working Drawings only
 
Awards:
Build it awards 2014, Best Eco Home
Description:
Following the granting of Planning permission by others, Della Valle Architects were commissioned to produce detailed working drawings for thew new eco-dwelling. The construction methods incorporated modern building techniques (Iso quick flooring, ICF Logix walls and SIP's roof panels) to achieve 0.1 U-Values throughout the building, including 0.9 W/m2K triple glazing throughout. Rainwater harvesting and PV panels were also incorporated in the scheme. The dwelling finally achieved an exceptional air test rating of 0.59m3/m2hr@50Pa - exceeding the PASSIVHAUS standard.
 
3: Project NameBarn Conversions, Somerset
Dates: 2023 - (ongoing)
Location: Cucklington 
Gross Area: 250 to 499 sqm 
Sectors:
Agriculture - Estate Planning,  Agriculture - Farm Buildings,  Agriculture - General,  Conservation - Barns, Mills & Oast Houses,  Development,  Houses and Housing - Conversion & Extensions,  Houses and Housing - General,  Houses and Housing - Renovation
 
Key Services:
Architects' Service & Fee Advice,  Art & Architecture,  Client Advisor,  Conservation & Restoration,  Design & Build,  Ecological Architecture,  Feasibility Studies,  Full Architectural Service,  Materials Advice,  Planning Advice,  Planning Applications,  Principal Designer,  Project Management,  Refurbishment,  Rural Planning & Design,  Space Planning,  Sustainable Design,  Town Planning
 
Description:
The Proposals consisted of the re-development of 3 redundant agricultural buildings under Class Q permitted development rights to 3 high quality contemporary dwellings. The designs retained the agricultural forms with improved landscaping and amenity works, with architectural interventions to enable to conversion of the building to a dwellinghouse. The materials and design were chosen to complement the site, retaining the character of the existing setting and the wider local vernacular.
 
4: Project NameNet Zero Carbon Dwelling - Cope Hall, Berkshire
Dates: 2022 - (ongoing)
Location: Newbury 
Gross Area: 100 to 249 sqm 
Sectors:
Development,  Houses and Housing - General,  Houses and Housing - One-off Houses,  Landscaping - Gardens,  Landscaping - General
 
Key Services:
Architects' Service & Fee Advice,  Art & Architecture,  Building Technology,  Cladding & Facade Design,  Client Advisor,  Client Representative,  Community Development,  Community Planning & Participation,  Ecological Architecture,  Energy / Environmental Expertise,  Feasibility Studies,  Full Architectural Service,  Landscape Design,  Planning Advice,  Planning Applications,  Principal Designer,  Rural Planning & Design,  Self Build,  Space Planning,  Sustainable Design,  Town Planning
 
Description:
Commissioned by a client intent on perfection, this contemporary dwelling in Berkshire is currently being considered by the planning department. Working with an extensive list of specialist consultants and with complex site constraints, this spectacular dwelling beautifully integrates into its setting and will complement its surroundings.
 
5: Project NameSelf Build Dwelling, Chilcompton
Dates: 2023 - (ongoing)
Location: Chilcompton 
Gross Area: 100 to 249 sqm 
Sectors:
Houses and Housing - General,  Houses and Housing - One-off Houses
 
Key Services:
Architects' Service & Fee Advice,  Art & Architecture,  Client Advisor,  Client Representative,  Community Planning & Participation,  Feasibility Studies,  Full Architectural Service,  Planning Advice,  Planning Applications,  Principal Designer,  Rural Planning & Design,  Self Build,  Space Planning,  Sustainable Design,  Town Planning
 
Description:
The proposed infill dwelling is accommodates for lifetime home needs and will be built to energy efficient standards with modern sustainable technologies requiring low maintenance and reduced environmental impact. The proposal is both sustainable and practical, as well as offering a new self-build dwelling that will enhance the immediate surroundings.
 
6: Project NameGrade II Listed House Extension, Shepton Mallet
Dates: 2023 - 2024
Location: Shepton Mallet 
Gross Area: 25 to 49 sqm 
Sectors:
Conservation - Barns, Mills & Oast Houses,  Conservation - General,  Development,  Houses and Housing - Conversion & Extensions,  Houses and Housing - Extension,  Houses and Housing - General,  Houses and Housing - One-off Houses,  Houses and Housing - Renovation
 
Key Services:
Architects' Service & Fee Advice,  Art & Architecture,  Client Advisor,  Community Planning & Participation,  Conservation & Restoration,  Full Architectural Service,  Interior Design,  Listed Building Advice,  Materials Advice,  Planning Advice,  Planning Applications,  Principal Designer,  Rural Planning & Design,  Space Planning,  Town Planning
 
Description:
The client was keen to achieve a contemporary and striking design that complemented their Grade II listed home, whilst maximising views into their extensive gardens. When completed, this kitchen extension with monopitch roof and high quality materials will offer a stunning addition to the property. Della Valle Architects provided advice to maximise the potential of the Grade II listed property whilst ensuring a sensitive and appropriate design.
 
7: Project NameHouse Extension, Bridgwater
Dates: 2019 - 2021
Location: Bridgwater 
Gross Area: 25 to 49 sqm 
Sectors:
Houses and Housing - Conversion & Extensions,  Houses and Housing - Extension,  Houses and Housing - General,  Houses and Housing - One-off Houses
 
Key Services:
Architects' Service & Fee Advice,  Art & Architecture,  Client Advisor,  Client Representative,  Contract Administration,  Full Architectural Service,  Planning Advice,  Planning Applications,  Principal Designer,  Project Management,  Space Planning,  Town Planning
 
Description:
A single storey rear extension to increase the size of the kitchen on this detached property. The brick extension fits neatly to complement the house and maximise views into the garden, and avoids the first floor window with an inverted lead-lined dormer. The extension also benefits from a vaulted ceiling with rooflights to achieve a light and spacious internal area. The image to the right / below shows the before situation.
 
8: Project NameRefurbishment of the Royal Bath and West Showground
Dates: 2018 - 2019
Location: Shepton Mallet 
Gross Area: 500 to 999 sqm 
Sectors:
Development,  Food and Beverage - Corporate Hospitality,  Food and Beverage - General,  Food and Beverage - Pubs and Bars,  Food and Beverage - Restaurants,  Retail - General,  Sport - General
 
Key Services:
Architects' Service & Fee Advice,  Art & Architecture,  Client Advisor,  Client Representative,  Community Development,  Community Planning & Participation,  Design & Build,  Development Plans,  Feasibility Studies,  Full Architectural Service,  Planning Advice,  Planning Applications,  Principal Designer,  Refurbishment,  Space Planning,  Surveying
 
Description:
Refurbishment of the restaurant facilities at the Bath & West Showground. The new facility caters for 850 people over two floors making it the largest dining and conference space in Somerset, North Dorset and West Wiltshire. The professional team consisted of design/planning works from Della Valle Architects, construction by Edgar Builders and project management from Randall Simmonds LLP.
 
9: Project NameIndustrial Unit, Long Ashton
Dates: 2018 - 2021
Location: Bristol 
Gross Area: 1,000 to 1,999 sqm 
Sectors:
Industrial - Factories,  Industrial - General,  Industrial - Warehousing,  Mixed Use Projects,  Offices - Business Parks,  Offices - Developer,  Offices - General,  Retail - General,  Retail - Retail Parks,  Urban Planning & Design
 
Key Services:
Architects' Service & Fee Advice,  Art & Architecture,  Building Technology,  Cladding & Facade Design,  Client Advisor,  Client Representative,  Community Development,  Community Planning & Participation,  Feasibility Studies,  Full Architectural Service,  Planning Advice,  Planning Applications,  Principal Designer,  Project Management,  Space Planning,  Surveying,  Town Planning,  Urban Planning & Design
 
Description:
Winner of LABC Best Small Commercial Building 2021 Erection of 2no new B1/B2/B8 class steel portal frame light industrial business units in Long Ashton, Bristol. This project is part of a larger development and 2no existing operational premises. Overall, the proposal consists of 7no units, designed to provide a varied number of unit sizes to address various scales of businesses. The development complements the setting and works in the context of the adjacent built form, with modest sized and flexible use buildings, whilst maximising the available space.
 
10: Project NameNew Build House, Sherbourne
Dates: 2012 - 2013
Location: Sherbourne 
Gross Area: 2,000 to 4,999 sqm 
Sectors:
Houses and Housing - General,  Houses and Housing - One-off Houses
 
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Key Services:
Architects' Service & Fee Advice,  Full Architectural Service,  Planning Applications,  Rural Planning & Design,  Self Build
 
Description:
A beautiful New Build Family home in Dorset
 
   
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