Multiple housing
At ARC we enjoy working on a variety of project sizes from small residential developments to large masterplans. We can help clients from the initial feasibility through to delivering the project on site.
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 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.
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 …
