As part of the overall redevelopment of the FJB Hotels including the Harbour Heights and the Sandbanks Hotels, this site provides the residential part of the scheme. The 119 apartments within three blocks overlook Poole Harbour towards Studland, the Purbecks and Old Harry Rocks.
A soft pallet of materials has been used to reduce the impact of the build…
Glenferness Avenue is located in the heart of Talbot Woods Conservation area.
ARC Architecture Ltd managed to gain planning approval on this site through the detailed design approach in the Edwardian style, incorporating; timber sash windows, beam detailing, clay roof tiles and exposed rafter feet.
The building contains a mixture of 2 and 3 bedroom ap…
ARC have recently submitted a planning application for two contemporary blocks of apartments in Studland Road, Alum Chine.
The design consists of 45 apartments along with underground parking.
Client - Amirez Developments
ARC Architecture were commissioned by the FJB Hotel Group and Fortitudio ltd. to design three re-development schemes for the Haven, Sandbanks & Harbour Heights Hotel sites on Sandbanks. The three existing hotels have been unsympathetically extended over the years and appear tired and in need of modernisation.
The Harbour Heights site benefits from an e…
Located adjacent to a substantial manmade lake in Chichester, Shopwyke Lakes was a fantastic opportunity to design a contemporary apartment building overlooking the lake. Also featuring a large gymnasium at ground floor for residence and the general public this scheme takes full advantage of the views being designed in a linear formation to maximise the…
10 high-end contemporary apartments, epitomizing luxury and modern design. Set amidst a backdrop of lush pines, the structure boasts a clean, geometric facade with expansive glass elements, allowing natural light to permeate each residence.
Brickwork adds a sophisticated texture, complementing the minimalist landscape. Each apartment enjoys private ou…
ARC have been working with our client to design this contemporary apartment block in Southbourne. The scheme consists of 12x 2 bed apartments along with a 3 bed town house. The design utilises a softer material pallete of rusticbrick and bronze cladding.
Our client instructed us to develop a design to convert a former Odeon building into a mixed use development of retail units and apartments.
Situated in Westover, Bournemouth. The design consists of over 900m2 of retail/ leisure units along with 64 apartments above. Retaining the existing Italian renaissance style façades and elements of the existing b…
ARC Architects are proud to have designed the £100 million redevelopment of The Salterns Marina, approved at committee in May 2016. The scheme contains 73 apartments, a 60 room hotel and multiple retail units, as well as fully re-designed surface parking areas to incorporate hard and soft landscaping areas between parking bays. The scheme is split into …
The scheme incorporates 9 apartments with sea views over Poole Harbour and units ranging from 1600 to 2400sq.ft over 4 levels. The design takes a traditional influence on the road frontage and a more contemporary twit to the sea facing rear elevation.
ARC’s latest residential apartment complex set on evening Hill at the entrance to the world-famous Sandbanks Peninsula. Use of natural materials and an amorphous appearance to the plan form will provide an iconic luxurious development in this prestigious location.
The development comprises of 44 two and three bedroom apartments.
A modern, coastal apartment block featuring expansive glass windows and balconies to maximize stunning ocean views. The building's sleek, contemporary design includes three stories with curved lines and a mix of concrete and metal, all set within lush, landscaped surroundings. Perfect for luxurious coastal living.
The site at 2 Salterns Way was occupied by a 1970's block of 8 apartments that was showing it age. Our developer clients brief was to demolish the existing 8 flats and achieve the maximum site value.
ARC gained planning permission for 16 apartments over three levels and under-croft parking to the rear of the building. The design curves around the corne…
Our latest scheme on this site builds upon a previous plan that we received approval several years ago. The new design takes into account the changing skyline in this waterfront area.
A 5 storey residential development, providing far reaching views of Poole harbour, sandbanks and brownsea island. This design features 8, 2 bed flats, at circa 1150 sq.ft. The use of buff brick, white render and glass balconies provide a clean, streamlined and modern aesthetic in keeping with the other high end architectural designs that feature along C…
Situated on the former Black & White Cars showroom, this bespoke Victorian style building has been designed to seamlessly harmonise with the surrounding vernacular in Ashley Cross, through the use of period detailing including exposed rafter feet, sash windows and stone detailing. The accommodation comprises of 22 one-bedroom apartments separated into t…
Instructed by one of our regular clients we were tasked with maximising the site of an existing house situated in Barton on Sea.
We achieved planning approval for eight large two bed apartments and went on to develop the detail design assisting our client deliver the project on site.
A corner plot development comprising 23 new, modern residential units. The proximity of this development to the coast, provided an opportunity to design angled fin walls which serve two purposes. The first is to provide each south and east facing flat with far reaching views of the sea and the Isle of Wight. The second is to shield the balconies in orde…
ARC achieved a planning consent for this contemporary apartment complex in Torquay. The simple glazed elevations with buttresses providing support and privacy to the balconies helped achieve a planning consent for 72 apartments.
ARC have recently submitted an Outline Planning Application for the conversion of the former ABC Cinema, situated in a prominent central location within Bournemouth Town Centre. Retaining the existing facades, the scheme introduces a new mixed used development consisting of circa 70 apartments and 1100m2 of retail area. The total GIA = 9582m2.
This a contemporary 12 unit apartment scheme we developed for a regular client and is situated on Stour Road Close to Christchurch Town Centre. The design incorporates a mixed pallet of textured brick, grey profiled metal and large expanses of glazing producing a statement development on a prominent junction.
ARC were able to achieve a planning consent…
This Highcliffe town centre site comprised various office and retail elements, the buildings had reached then end of the usable life and Arc were instructed to prepare a detailed planning application for a mixed use scheme the approved scheme comprises 27 apartments, 4 houses and 4 commercial units and blends seamlessly with the existing high street loc…
ARC were instructed to improve upon a rather basic design that already benefitted from a planning consent, we adopted a modern solution paying careful attention to the material choice as the site is in close proximity to Poole Harbour. The brick solution incorporates texture feature panels that create a sense of quality and tactility. The planning appro…
ARC were instructed to prepare a detailed planning application for a mixed use scheme in Highcliffe, the approved scheme comprises 12 apartments, 5 houses and 2 shops and blends seamlessly with the existing high street location adopting a traditional form but utilising a contemporary take on the Arts and crafts style.
Set within Branksome Park in a secluded plot this apartment building contains 14 apartments and a subterranean carpark. The design compliments the sylvan setting nestling amongst the treed backdrop. Large expanses of glass and cantilevered balconies maximise the apartments outlook. We were pleased to have gained planning approval at local authority leve…
Our proposed scheme occupies the former Poole Pottery site, the site is currently filled with industrial corrugated metal warehouses and a dated 1980’s building to the street frontage. Our proposal seeks to reflect and respect the vernacular of the historic Quay through architectural design and materials pallet.
The design incorporates a mixture of Qua…
This is a seafront scheme we developed for our client consisting of 14 apartments with unobstructed sea views. The new design replaces a cliff top hotel that had been unsensitively altered over the years. Our design harks back to the Edwardian architecture prevalent in Bournemouth.
A plot situated adjacent to the seafront ARC developed a scheme for 10 apartments all benefiting from sea views. Now completed the modern design incorporates glazed facades to the south to maximise the view along the coast with stone flanking walls to create privacy and large roof and balcony overhangs to prevent solar glare.
ARC developed an Art Deco inspired design consisting of 14 units over storeys incorporating an underground basement.
The design obtained both outline and reserved matters approvals.
ARC can’t always secure a planning consent first time around…. This one took an appeal…. The contemporary design seeks to take advantage of the cliff top location providing 8 unique luxury apartments that create a bold and fresh statement building for Highcliffe
This scheme totalling 36 units comprises of 4 bespoke blocks of apartments each containing 9 apartments. Designed in an Arts & Crafts inspired style, the buildings will combine contemporary and traditional construction methods and materials.
Each block replaces the individually owned 1970's houses that currently occupy the site.
Prior to development, the site was a disused car showroom. Located to the East of the City of Salisbury on elevated land near St Martins Church dating from 11th Century and the most ancient church in the area.
The immediate area is a mix of industrial and residential use buildings. The LPA encouraged a wholly residential development having seen our ini…
The scheme comprises of two apartment buildings containing a total of 14 units, replacing the two original houses that formerly occupied the site.
The two apartment buildings are inspired by the designs of Charles Voysey’s Arts & Crafts style and sits comfortably within the spacious sylvan setting.
17 Hinton Road was approved at committee paving the way for 40 new apartments in the town centre. The scheme incorporates minimal parking with electric charging facilities ideal for car clubs, gymnasium and indoor pool facilities perfect for the future of town centre living.
Set in the prestigious Golf Links Road in Ferndown this block of 8 bespoke apartments nestles within its wooded setting.
The design has been inspired by the work of architect Charles Voysey who led the Arts & Crafts movement in post war Britain.
The local authority welcomed this design as a quality development with a considered design approach.
This recent ARC project involves transforming the former Barclays building in Poole into 362 modern residential flats while preserving the existing building’s façade. This project focuses on revitalising a heritage landmark by repurposing it with innovative designs that offer easy access to public transport, exceed space standards for comfort and practi…
Our clients Juno Developments came to us with a substantial Edwardian Gentleman’s residence situated close to Bournemouth’s beaches and the clifftops. Our brief was to convert the existing building into apartments while retaining the buildings character and features.
Our design sought to retain as many of the existing internal walls as possible, avoid …
ARC gained planning permission to refurbish the existing dilapidated hotel and propose 14 new one- and two-bedroom apartments. In addition, five new two-bedroom cottages with gardens and parking have been designed located to the rear of the site.
Fordingbridge Hospital is a fine example of Victorian architecture. ARC worked closely with planning officers and English Heritage to convert this grade II listed building into residential units. Through careful measures and thoughtful planning, the building has retained its character and integrity inside and out.
Located opposite The Poole Planning Department in The Civic Centre, the former Poole Police Station is a prominent building in Poole and its conversion into residential apartments required a sensitive approach respecting the existing buildings Art Deco inspired architecture.
Our conversion scheme demolished the old cell blocks to the rear of the Stat…
This existing house is a fine example of the Arts & Crafts style and we were keen to retain its original features where possible.
The original Crittall windows within solid oak mullions are key to the design and have been reconditioned as part of the refurbishment.
On the exterior of the building and conservatory the dated red mahogany woodwork has be…
Horseshoe Farm is a site set within the Greenbelt close to Holt on the outskirts of Wimborne Minster. The former agricultural barn has been approved as a residential dwelling under the Governments Lawful use certificate process. This process allows certain agricultural buildings to gain Permitted Development of a change of use to residential within the …
This Art Deco Grade 2 listed mansion block was designed by the renowned American architect O Hamilton in the 1930's and externally was in a sorry state as a consequence of many years of inadequate maintenance.
ARC were commissioned to carry out the multi million external refurbishment of the building which included new windows, re-roofing, repair and r…
ARC were instructed to carry out the designs for the conversion and refurbishment of the Royal Arcade in Boscombe. The Grade 2 Listed arcade is one of the finest examples of Victorian architecture in the UK. The upper two levels of the building were converted into 30 residential units without altering the exterior facades.
ARC were given the opportunity to produce a feasibility study for the conversion and extension of the former Westbury House Nursing Home into luxury accommodation.
Westbury House is an Edwardian country house located within 88.53 acres of pasture and woodland. In 1904 the Original 18th century three storey Palladian house was destroyed by a fire. A yea…
ARC were given the opportunity to restore a derelict Victorian villa set within the Meyrick Park Conservation area. With a new extension to the side and fully renovated inside and out, the building has been restored and converted into nine apartments and three duplex town houses.
ARC are delighted to have gained planning approval for the conversion of this former Victorian villa into a block of 6 apartments and one cottage. The site is located in a conservation area and the existing building identified as a positive contribution by the local authority. The character of the existing building has been retained and restored to its …
Conversion of the historic Portman Pub in Boscombe, Dorset into residential apartments was a challenging scheme, which great care and attention paid to retaining the original Gothic-Victorian features. The scheme comprises of 19 x one and two bed apartments and a detached two-bedroom house.
The scheme allowed for a parking courtyard to the rear of the …
Having been responsible as Diocesan Architect for the recovering of the roof of this fine listed building we were commissioned to design the internal reordering of the Church and new extensions to address the requirements of the Disability Discrimination Act.
After considerable opposition from the local Conservation Officers we were finally successful …
The Browning Avenue residences showcases a deep respect for Bournemouth's historical and architectural character. By seamlessly blending the principles of the Arts and Crafts movement ( in particular the work of Charles Voysey) with modern sensibilities, ARC has designed homes that are not just residences but also a tribute to an era and place.
Situated close to Bournemouth stadium off of Thistlebarrow Road on previously un-utilised land, this scheme was an exciting opportunity to provide much needed family housing in Bournemouth, at an affordable price.
We worked closely with our client to maximise the site potential and achieve a high standard of housing that will stand the test of time. Th…
ARC Architects are pleased to have gained planning approval for Ten Three bed Units utilising space previously occupied by a car garage
ARC Architects are pleased to have gained planning approval for utilizing dormant rear garden space as a development of three 2000sq.ft Arts & Crafts style chalets.
The white rendered elevations, tile creasing and grey casement windows provide a contemporary take on the Arts & Crafts style.
Kingsworthy is an 8-unit development located close to the city of Winchester. ARC Architecture designed the scheme, creating a small cul-de-sac of Georgian style 3 & 4 bedroom houses surrounded by a backdrop of trees. The designs differ from house to house with the common theme of Georgian proportions and detailing. The site maximises development potent…
This site is located in the exclusive Canford Cliffs area of Poole, and, despite previous refusals for development of 2 houses, we were, as a result of our close working relationship with Poole Planners, able to obtain approval for an innovative solution of 2 linked houses.
The "link" being a large shared chimneystack - effectively creating 2 detached …
Arc were instructed to prepare a formal planning application for this sylvan setting in Walkford, we set out to achieve a mix of unit types with elevational treatments that would compliment the neighbouring grain of development whilst providing individuality to the proposed homes. The approach adopted incorporates the ‘homezone’ ethos that naturally res…
ARC successfully gained planning permission for a thirty-eight-house scheme in Bronte Avenue, Christchurch. The scheme offers a mixture of 2, 3 & 4 bedroom houses designed around a Home Zone style layout. Our client Raglan Housing Association completed construction in 2014.
Thatchways, Iwerne Minster is located in an picturesque part of North Dorset overlooking open countryside. We designed the scheme to compliment the rural location using a barn style roof forms and local materials pallet. Black shiplap boarding and slate roofs create the authentic appearance to these 4 courtyard houses with car barns providing covered pa…
Being one of the largest and most comprehensive schemes to take place within this area for many years, it was an exciting challenge to maximise this sites full potential.
Formerly containing just three detached houses we managed to gain planning permission for 13 houses and 27 two-bedroom apartments across the site.
Set in the heart of Broadstone ARC Architects gained planning approval for these Arts & Crafts influenced bungalows in a back-land site.
Each bungalow benefits of 3 to 4 bedrooms and vaulted ceilings to the living areas within.
These Tudor-style family homes, designed by ARC Architecture, showcase a blend of traditional aesthetics and modern comforts. The design features a mix of white timber framing with decorative brickwork, gable roofs, and classic sash windows, providing a timeless aesthetic.
On this former builder yard site on the outskirts of Southampton, we were pleased to gain planning first time for this three-unit development. The three bungalows site across the site maximising the sites value and providing three much needed bungalows in the Southampton area.
The designs have been varied slightly to add an element of individuality to …
ARC are proud to have gained planning permission for this 20 unit housing scheme adjacent to the greenbelt, just outside of Weymouth in Dorset.
The scheme incorporates various individual house types that use a mixture of red brick and Portland Stone to the facades.
This site in the exclusive Canford Cliffs area of Poole was previously occupied by an undistinguished single house and our scheme for two luxury contemporary homes makes a striking contribution to the area.
The 3 storey properties are unashamedly modern in design, each individually designed to respect their setting and adjoining development without res…
ARC were appointed to design and achieve planning consent for 4 detached homes, we sought to reflect the character of the area adopting a contemporary arts and crafts style utilising high quality materials and finishes which blend seamlessly within the street scene.
The Jecco House site, formerly occupied by Aim Aviation was a light industrial facility in the Springbourne area of Bournemouth. Due to the relocation of the business to a more appropriate location the site was a prime location for residential development.
ARC gained planning approval for the 34-unit scheme in late 2016 after overcoming the loss of em…
ARC are delighted to have won planning approval for a luxury detached house, set in a Conservation Area, on Bessborough Avenue, to the rear of 55 Haven Road in Canford Cliffs in Poole, one of the area’s premier residential locations.As a result of our close working relationship with our clients and the Poole
Borough Council Planners, our vision for an …
Arc achieved a planning consent for 7 cottages set in a rural location a few miles from Christchurch, careful use of materials and design have resulted in an approach that respects and enhances this countryside position.
Duck Lane was a public open spaces owned by Bournemouth Borough Council. The scheme we designed contains a mixture of two, three and four bedroom houses, totalling 50 units, a community centre and the creation of a replacement public open space and skate park.
Our brief was to maximise the sites potential while still achieving a high quality of residen…
Following multiple refusals by a London architectural practice, the previous site owner sold The Lyndhurst Park Hotel to our clients; Hoburne Developments.
Our fresh design approach moved away from the previous more suburban tower block style schemes to a more local vernacular, picking up on the heritage of Lyndhurst and the surrounding New Forest area…
The design of these two houses has been carefully considered to stay true to the Georgian architectural style. Simplicity and proportions have been the driving force behind these two individually designed houses.
The handmade timber sash windows, painted stone detailing and high ceilings will give these houses a timeless authenticity and elegance.
Through working closely with our client and Winchester City Council. ARC Architecture agreed the demolition of the existing Victorian NHS building within a conservation area, to make way for nine Georgian style town houses and the retention of an existing Georgian town house.
Our approach offered an improvement over the existing building by addressing …
Arc were instructed to prepare plans to replace a simple bungalow in this sea side town in Dorset, we achieved a pair of semi detached houses and a detached property, a simple design that nods towards the new England style whilst respecting the neighbouring properties and maintaining a clean and contemporary approach.
This site at Brokenford Lane in Totton falls within the New Forest authority and sat empty for many years. The site was a former industrial site adjacent to the railway lines leading into Southampton city centre.
ARC Architecture were pleased to gain planning approval for this 24 house development by working closely with the New Forest Council througho…
Hayters Way, Alderholt is a completed development in a rural Dorset village located on a un adopted country lane. The site had an existing bungalow that was retained as part of our scheme, with four new houses and chalets located each side of the existing bungalow.
Retention of the existing unit maximised the developers profits by avoiding unnecessary …
Arc were asked to obtain a planning consent for this semi rural location in the beautiful seaside historic town of Lymington, a traditional approach was adopted with a richness of materials that seek to individualise the 8 houses, the layout adopts a ‘home zone’ solution that creates a most pleasing residential environment whilst complimenting the neigh…
Development of 4 x 1300sq.ft cluster houses in the Lilliput area in Poole. The scheme provides the look of one built form to fit with the character of the location and make planning approval possible. The cluster house floor plan allows 4 self-contained units with no wasted communal areas and each unit could be sold as Freehold by the developer.
ARC achieved a planning approved first time for 13 houses and 21 flats on a former commercial site in Cromwell Road, Southbourne.
This contemporary 5 town house development is to replace a redundant flat roof outbuilding within the grounds of the Harbour Heights Hotel, Canford Cliffs.
The upside-down living accommodation and roof-top terraces provide elevated views towards Poole Harbour and Brownsea Island.
Our design seeks to combine natural stone and timber cladding with brill…
Designed in conjunction with a local Housing Association, Hillbury Road has been prepared as a 100% affordable housing scheme to help provide much needed affordable housing in Alderholt.
The scheme abuts open countryside and woodlands providing a sylvan setting to the development. The unit mix is 2 & 3 bedroom houses all compliant with the HA’s guideli…
Two unique New England style houses located down a private road in lower Parkstone. Both developments sit within a spacious plot surrounded by mature trees and benefit from private gated driveways and integral garages.
The materials palette offers a buff brick base and neutral tone weatherboard cladding to the top designed with high-pitched roofs, dorm…
This unique south facing sloping site, on the River Stour in historic Wimborne, formerly contained the Railway Station which was closed in the 1960s and vacant since that time. The now unused and densely wooded railway line embankment can still be seen and forms the eastern boundary of the site.
Our clients, Barratt Homes, acquired the site with the be…
This is a town center scheme we developed for our client, consisting of 32 family houses and 8 flats, each with parking and private gardens. The new design replaces a previous development that no longer met the needs of the community. Our design features a mixed material palette, reflecting both durability and the aesthetic diversity of the area. The de…
The Becton Rough scheme features four family-sized terrace houses and two detached homes in a beautiful coastal setting. Using contemporary materials, the design maximizes sea views through large windows and open-plan living spaces. Positioned to take full advantage of the stunning location, Becton Rough offers a unique family-oriented development.
ARC's latest housing scheme for 109 homes will plug a significant hole in the housing number requirements in Christchurch; the pedestrian-led home zone approach will provide a serene setting for residents and visitors with the rurally inspired distribution and form of the proposed buildings, rather than create a pastiche the honesty of the architecture …
ARC designed this housing scheme for 28 houses in Okeford Fitzaine, Dorset
ARC produced this concept design for 64 units in Winchester. The design incoprorated a mix housing and apartments.
Located on the outskirts of Ringwood retail park, this industrial development consists 21 factory and warehouse units. The individual spaces vary from 950sqft to 1860sqft suitable for various commercial enterprises and use classes. ARC gained planning approval for the development accommodating the required parking ratios and allowances for delivery vehi…
The Sandbanks Hotel is located on Sandbanks Peninsula, one of the world’s most prestigious locations. Sitting on the gateway to the peninsula, site has the unique situation of have harbour view to the West and sea/beach views to its East.
Our design sought to replace the dilapidated and dated existing hotel with a state of the art 171 room hotel with …
Planning approval was gained first time to demolish the former Baptist Church that occupied this site on Bath Road and construct 84 student apartments / rooms. The 8 storey building sits close to Bournemouth's centre and provides much needed easy accessed student accommodation.
ARC have designed the building to be constructed in the light weight Metsec…
ARC have recently designed this scheme consisting of 48 industrial units on a site situated in Poole, Dorset.
Located in the heart of Bournemouth, this scheme fills the gap between the surrounding buildings and repairs the grain of development in Albert Road. The development comprises of 79 one- and two-bedroom luxury apartments over five floors, and two retail units to the ground floor.
Surrounded by listed buildings the design required a sympathetic approach…
The site is located the heart of Yeovil’s industrial area on St George Smith Way. We gained planning approval for Fortitudio ltd. for 27 light industrial units varying from 1,137 to 1,594 sq.ft per unit, all with mezzanine levels to provide extra usable space within each unit if required.
Site area: 1.44 acres
Located in Bournemouth's Lansdowne area this site is a prime location for student accommodation and high-rise architecture.
The design incorporates 16 storeys of student living comprising of 426 contemporary pods, common room facilities, cycle storage and student study areas.
ARC have achieved a number planning approvals on the former Punshon Church site on Exeter Road, Bournemouth. This due to the changing market conditions and ownership over the years. The final scheme soon to commence comprises of 107 residential units over 6 storeys and over 5000sq.ft of commercial / retail space on the ground floor.
The design incorpo…
ARC were instructed by our client The Whitelock Group to remodel and develop their office building on Bournemouth Road in Poole.
A clean-cut contemporary design approach was taken to re dress the existing dilapidated building. An additional floor stepped back from the existing flat roof has been created to accommodate 1272sq.ft of commercial space.
In…