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The Practice
Aaron Chetwynd Architect
Studio is based in beautiful
Grade II Listed building in the
Staffordshire countryside. The
practice was founded by Aaron
Chetwynd and offers a wide
range of professional services
with an experienced team
expert at developing and
delivering your project.
We offer innovative,
architectural designs with
original ideas that will enable a
unique design concept tailored
to your requirements.
Specialising in contemporary
architecture with an edge in
conservation areas and listed
buildings, we have the ability to
work alongside each client to
develop exciting and elegant
proposals.
The practice is committed to
bringing a creative and
sustainable approach to
architecture and developing a
wide range of exciting and
varied projects. The practice
has worked on projects across
the country and internationally,
to encompass proposals for
large scale leisure resorts
abroad and Heritage and Lottery
funded sculptures and follies
within the grounds of a Grade II*
Listed English country house.
Our projects cover a wide range
of commercial and industrial
work including a modernist villa
in the Cap D’Antibes, projects in
Corsica, the offices of an
International Film Production
company and concessions for
clothing retail both in Central
London.
Aaron Chetwynd AA Dipl RIBA
Anna Chetwynd AA Dipl RIBA
Ben Todd Jones HNC
Architect
Architect
Senior Architectural Technician
Aaron is a qualified RIBA
Chartered Architect who trained
at the Architectural Association
in London. He worked in
Malaysia for CS Lim Architects
during the South East Asian
economic boom on a variety of
Hotel, leisure and retail projects.
He worked in the British Film
Industry as an Art Director on
many feature films and
television productions. Aaron
worked for Branson Coates
Architecture in London on many
high profile projects including
public buildings, public works of
art, sculptures and international
retail and restaurants. Aaron set
up Aaron Chetwynd Architect
Studio and has more than 15
years experience in retail,
residential and commercial and
is a member of Stafford
Chamber of Commerce. Aaron
is a tutor of Architecture at
Nottingham University and is a
visiting critic at Schools of
Architecture throughout the UK.
Anna is a qualified RIBA
Chartered Architect who trained
at the Architectural Association
in London. She has worked in
London for GTD Architects and
Wimberely Allison Tong & Goo
specialising in Hotel & leisure.
Anna has worked in Kuala
Lumpur for various architectural
practices specialising in bijou
restaurants and retail and
domestic projects. She has
worked in the British Film
Industry on feature films as a
Graphic Designer and Prop
Maker and on smaller
independent films as an Art
Director. Anna has worked as
an imagist for various
architectural practices and is a
visiting critic for architectural
students at Nottingham
University. Anna is a Partner at
Aaron Chetwynd Architect
Studio.
Ben is a qualified architectural
technician and has worked for
various architectural practices in
the Staffordshire and
Shropshire area. Ben’s work
experience includes becoming
an associate at Keith Boardman
& Associates’ and a successful
period of self employment prior
to becoming a partner in Aaron
Chetwynd Architect Studio. He
has more than 15 years
experience in the sector and
has worked on a variety of
education, retail, residential,
industrial and healthcare
projects. Ben has experience
working with individuals on
bespoke housing projects and
large organisations including
several NHS Trusts,
Staffordshire County Council,
Beth Johnson Housing, Laura
Ashley and HSBC. Ben
specialises in sustainable
design and green architecture.
RIBA Chartered Practice
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Houses & Extensions
We undertake a wide range of residential projects from New-build Houses, Kitchen Extensions to luxury apartments. Our
portfolio ranges from traditional vernacular and rural to contemporary and bold juxtapositions. Our philosophy is minimal
moves to maximum effect.
Initially we take into consideration the surrounding site context and the individual client’s brief. Then progress by looking at
the client's requirements and see how these best fit the proposal. In the early phases of design we have the ability to bring
all the design elements together by investigating which parts fit the jigsaw. We also have the ability to bring our experience
and knowledge to the table and employ the appropriate architectural devices. This approach enables each proposal to
reach its full potential.
Some of the key points we employ are site context typography and orientation. Our designs also employ the use of natural
daylight, open plan and inside-outside aspects to the garden. These devices along with others enable an optimal use and
enjoyment of a dwelling.
A majority of our clients now are looking for sustainable construction methods with responsibly sourced building materials.
We are an authority on green roofs and are increasingly expanding our palette of sustainable products. This includes
energy efficiency with the use of new and evolving systems. We have external consultants to advise on specialist products
and systems including passive heating and solar systems. Our approach is that green design should enhance and not
hinder or detract from the architecture.
Garden Wing
Location: Staffordshire
Gross Area : 50 to 99 sqm
This is a garden extension that
angles into the garden landscape
enabling the clients to inhabit and
engage with their garden
landscape. The garden wing is an
overlap between house and
garden allowing a living zone. In a
traditional sense it is an orangery
and the clients use the garden
wing to house their citrus plants,
protecting the plants through the
frost. The dynamic architecture
angles and cantilevers from the
existing semi detached house,
expressing its intention to inhabit
the garden. Thus launching the
inhabitants into their favourite
landscape, while sheltering them
from the wet English climate.
Sunken Garden House
Self - Build
Location: Staffordshire
Gross Area : 520 sqm
This Self-Build House is set in
the centre of a village and the
garden has been sunk to
accommodate extra rooms in
the basement with natural light
and ventilation. The rooms
benefit by looking out on a
private sunken garden allowing
a sense of private space and
tranquillity The build was mainly
traditional with the exception of
the roof which used Kerto Ply
beams. The heating system is
an air source heat exchange.
The triple height space allows
natural daylight to filter down
throughout and a reflection pool
projects the light at the lower
ground floors.
Oakframed House
Self - Build
Location: Staffordshire
Gross Area : 300 sqm
This Self-Build House was built
by the client who's profession is a
Brick worker an opportunity to
showcase his skill. The structure
is Oak Frame and was erected
on site quickly and easily. leaving
the brick skin and roof to be
finished off by the client. The
Concept was to have a
Traditional yet contemporary
dwelling using traditional
materials local to the area. the
interior was finished to a high
standard with modern concepts
of living spaces. Since this
project we have designed and
completed a number of other Oak
framed buildings.
H Plan House
Self - Build
Location: Staffordshire
Gross Area : 350 sqm
This Self-Build House was designed on a
sloping site looking onto the River Trent.
The building is highly insulated and uses an
air source heat exchange system and Solar
panels hidden on a dropped flat roof. With
the addition of a wood burning stove and
recyclable zinc this helps towards a
sustainable build. The concept was for the
house to be built as two separate units
joined in the middle. The reason being that
the children are teenage and young adults.
The house is joined with balcony's and
terraces acting as social areas to meet. A
large open-plan family room with kitchen on
the ground floor for all to gather.
The Hollows, Staffordshire
The Hollows is in a pretty village,
originally the site of a marl pit it is a
sunken area surrounded by luscious
gardens and plants.
A naturalistic extension, with a green
roof has been designed to match the
protruding elements in the rest of the
house. The construction is primarily
of timber with folding sliding doors.
The green roof provides continuity to
the garden when overlooked and
provides an ecological and
sustainable solution to roofing. The
green roof will be planted with sedum
providing an additional habitat to the
garden which also retains rain water
run off.
Eco Extension
Location: Staffordshire
Gross Area : 50 to 99 sqm
This Eco Extension is one of many
new concept extensions we are
involved in designing. Using sheeps
wool insulation and a Green roof
there is a new incentive for clients to
think and be environmental
responsible. The Government's
renewable energy policy aims to put
the UK on a path to cut its carbon
dioxide emissions by 2020. It is hard
to find unobtrusive sustainable
energy systems to be used in
conservation areas and on listed
buildings. However the Ground
Source Heat Pump is a renewable
energy source and as a sustainable
alternative to fossil fuel. This will
provide a 100% solution to heating
and hot water. As heat pumps do
not require a flue there are no
emissions of any sort. The
environmental benefits are the
substantial reduction of carbon
emissions which combined with
Juice by Npower attains a carbon
neutral solution. Significant carbon
dioxide savings can be gained by
displacing fossil fuels.
Corsica House (Pagliaghji)
Location: Corsica, France.
Gross area: 100 to 249 square
metres [sqm]
This is a house in the hills of Corsica,
overlooking the Mediterranean Sea.
The low structure has sliding stone
walls. It takes inspiration from the
vernacular paliaghi-style farm
buildings, made with local stone and
timber.
Based on an indigenous neolithic
stone wall construction with a beaten
earth roof. This one-off house is
designed to look down the barrel with
openings at either end. Thus allowing
the cool sea breeze to filter through
the whole length of the house.
The house is aligned to frame the
Genoese tower in the middle
distance. The building slots into the
granite hillside. Minimizing excavation
through the rock with minimal impact
to the landscape
Sash Window
Location: London
Gross Area : 50 to 99 sqm
Sash Window. This is a
collaboration with Kristina Eriksen
who wished to adapt their
Islington terraced property to
incorporate a contemporary
interior whilst maintaining the
character of the building. The
playfulness of the over sized sash
window allows through access
from the ground floor to the
garden. From the interior the
slightly angled window allows
natural light to flood through the
living space.
Outdoor Education
This is a growing sector and we see ourselves at the forefront working alongside education and museums
including Heritage Trail, featuring landscaping and an outdoor educational area. We look at the work we do as
being similar to land-art taking into account the geography context and the requirements for the educational
needs. Often these projects require funding from various bodies and may be community lead. The intention is
that education is active fun and inclusive. There is a growing area of training with young adults and a focus on
achievement and self-worth.
Ingestre Follies
Location: Staffordshire
Gross Area: 4000 to 5000 sq metres
[sqm]
An ambitious Heritage Trail, featuring
landscaping and an outdoor educational
area.
We have designed an exciting new Heritage
Trail at Ingestre Hall in Staffordshire.
Formally home to the Earl of Shrewsbury,
this is a magnificent Grade II* listed building.
It features part Jacobean, has Nash rear
façade and grounds designed by Capability
Brown.
The Heritage Trail comprises fifteen points of
interest. These are situated between
installations - called Follies - crafted in the
style of traditional English Country House
landscaping. Some of the Follies were in the
form of furniture and a further few were
audio-visual projections situated within the
Hall itself.
The intention of these sculpted Follies is to
bring added activity and interest to the
grounds. In turn this will encourage attention
to the gardens and maintenance of the
existing mounts and overall site. While the
concept of sculptured Follies is historic, their
appearance here is of a contemporary design
with elements responding to the historical
context and function.
This is especially true in the case of the
Observatory Folly. Built as a response to the
observatory that Walter Chetwynd used for
his astronomical observations. It also pays
homage to his friend Sir Christopher Wren,
who shared this same interest and was a
fellow at the Royal Society.
Meanwhile, the Camera Obscura is another
very different Folly altogether. It
demonstrates a very direct way of engaging
with the functions a Folly may offer. In this
instance a form is featured that creates a
darkened space to see an image of the Hall.
SummerMAKE
Hooke Park, Dorset –
Architectural Association
Aaron tutors every year at the
AAs Hooke Park with Luke
Olsen and Jesse Randzio The annual SummerMake
course is a two-week
opportunity to engage in a
‘live’ architecture project at
Hooke Park. The programme
provides hands on workshopdriven engagement with
design and production
methods, leading to a built,
full-scale architectural
intervention using timber
sourced from the surrounding
350-acre woodland.
Participants get to live in the
Edward Cullinan-designed
lodge, work in the ABK/Frei
Otto-designed workshop and
eat in the refectory, also
designed by Frei Otto. The
theme last year was
‘Symphony: in search of
Timbre in Timber’ in which
participants designed and built
three automated acoustic
instruments to play a
symphony that continues in
the forest today. Performing on
strings is the ‘Monster of
Hooke’, a wind-driven
intonarumori; a string section
is provided by ‘Mystery
Bellows’, a human-triggered
marimba and thunder-tube;
and on percussion is the
‘Water Logs’, a water-powered
mechanical log drum and
water phone.
Conservation & Conversion
In addition to our contemporary and retail commissions, we have skilfully worked on a variety of listed
buildings. The studio was recently accredited as part of the RIBA conservation register. Examples of
projects we've undertaken in this area is diverse and includes are illustrated on the webpage.
Ingestre Lodges
Location: Staffordshire
Gross Area : 400 to 500 square metres [sqm]
Quite an undertaking, this project is a listed restoration and conversion project. The Lodges are
situated on the Grade II listed New Stables grounds. Located within walking distance of Ingestre Hall,
the Church of St. Mary the Virgin and Ingestre Park Golf Club. Of note, the Church was designed by
Sir Christopher Wren - the only one in existence outside of London. Built in 1886 by the architect John
Birch. Ingestre Lodges were officially listed in 1952 and forms part of the Earl of Shrewsbury’s former
Ingestre estate. The Lodges comprises of two self-contained units for use as guest accommodation
and is within the designated Ingestre Conservation Area. The work undertaken has predominantly
been conservation and an informed scheme comprising of mezzanine floors and partition walls.
Barn Conversions
Location: Staffordshire
Gross Area : 100 to 249 sqm
Conversion of a Listed Barn 18th Century timber frame and masonary costruction. Church View Barn is a listed
barn in a semi-rural area at the edge of the Abbots Bromley village, Staffordshire. The barn was an agricultural
barn with a projecting central gable dates from the 18th Century. The proposal took into consideration the
building’s agricultural history and takes care to utilise all existing openings as they are. The description of the
buildings original listing gives a detailed analysis of the shape and form of the barn and we have adhered to this
almost entirely, keeping it within its original form.. The proposal is sympathetic in design and material, with all
work to match the existing in terms of material, proportion and scale.
Farm House
Location: Uttoxeter, Staffordshire
Gross Area : 100 to 249 sqm
The house is a late19th Century
farm house building of red brick
and tile construction. The project
took into consideration the
existing style of the building and
is sympathetic in design and
material. The design approach
has been to mirror the existing
19th Century elevation at the rear
to uniform the facade and match
all materials and openings with
the existing. The Farm house is
situated in Marchington Cliff,
Uttoxeter, Staffordshire.
Retail & Commercial
We have undertaken high-end luxury shops, retail outlets and concessions in London and
throughout the UK. These have been done to extremely high standards required by clients and in
compliance with ridged time scales. We are happy to work in collaboration with internal design
teams and are mature enough to understand the retailers' sense of style and branding.
Dior Homme
Location: London
Gross Area: 120- 200 sqm
The New Dior is located on the
men’s floor of Selfridges London.
This is supper-brand and required
the utmost skill in design and
delivering. We worked with Dior’s
internal architect and developed a
good understanding and were able
to liaise between Selfridges, Ganter
the German Contractor and Dior in
Paris. Specialist suppliers were also
involved in the crafting of the
handmade bespoke Ductal tile floor
specially designed for this store.
Dior were very pleased with the
outcome and we continue to work
for them on the UK stores.
Aftershock
Location: London
Gross Area : 100 to 200 sqm
Aftershocks’ prestigious new
accessories shop in Central
London. The brief was to design a
shop to rebrand Aftershock’s image
as a high end luxury retailer and
move away from their previous
image.
The concession was to display their
range of accessories, handbags and
shoes. Specialist display cases
were built with light boxes each
case showcasing a different range.
The elegantly restrained shelving
was juxtaposed with a feature wall
within a store designed in an overall
black space with floating elements
to reference a piece of theatre.
Above the central unit a chandelier
gives off a sparking light duplicated
in the mirrors around, creating a
seductive and an intimate
atmosphere where customers feel
able to pick up and interact with the
products.
Offices for a new film
production company
Location: London
Gross Area : 50 to 99 sqm
The offices are perched on the
6th floor and have the
streamlined feeling of a 1930’s
ocean liner. The space has been
divided into a continuous storage
wall, 2 executive offices, a
meeting area and reception area.
Dividing this central communal
space is a prow like device
channelling you into left or right
executive office. This device also
creates a focal point and meeting
place for the office. The storage
incorporates a rail ladder to
access high cupboards, a walk-in
printer and fax workstation and a
reasonably sized kitchen. The
space is bright and compact,
enhancing the vibrant
atmosphere of this erudite
production office.
Industrial Units
Location: Staffordshire
Gross Area : 1 000 to 1 999 sqm
The proposal site is on a well established industrial estate. It features a previously used industrial building and
is located within a highly sustainable area, made up of a mixture of residential, retail and industrial properties.
3 New Stable, Ingestre, Staffordshire ST18 0RE, Tel: 01889 270 013 www.aaronchetwynd.com
@AaronChetwynd
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