Random Distribution

JIA are preparing detailed production information for an extension to a community hub, conceived by City of Cardiff Council architects, in a suburb called Llanedeyrn. The main contractor is Ian Williams Ltd.

Trespa laminate panels on a timber rain screen framework have been selected to clad the first floor because proprietary powder coated insulated panels, as originally specified, could not house the seemingly random arrangement of opening windows and fixed glass modules.

This pixelated elevation theme is going to be reinterpreted into the planting plan for landscape surrounding the new building. The intention is to provide a yellow/orange quilt of planting beds which will change colour as the seasons progress.

As a post script on randomness, we initially used numbers generated by a website called 'random.org' but found the results had to be tweaked to make them appear more unevenly distributed.

Through the Curved Window

Our client wanted more appealing windows for her studio/workshop in Hotwells, Bristol. The old single glazed joinery spoiled the appearance of the building and let in a lot of cold in the winter.

JIA prepared a design to break up the large expanse of glass into smaller panes with curved tops and introducing a cornice, fascia, capitals and pilasters.

Works inside the studio included re-wiring, installation of a composting toilet and redecoration.

Planning and Conservation Area Consent was granted for the proposals, which were brought to a successful conclusion by EJ McGrath Construction.

Wellington Terrace, Clevedon

The scaffold has been taken down, revealing the stone and zinc cladding to the infill structure between two Victorian villas (which have both scrubbed up nicely).

There are several methods by which zinc can be applied to a building and here a vertical standing seam is employed. By contrast, horizontal standing seam is proposed for the front entrance door wall framing, addressing the stone rustication alongside.

The next step will be the introduction of hard and soft landscaping while the interior finish of the 14 apartments is completed.

Completed Scheme

4 New houses in Odd Down, Bath