ESHA architects

Architecture Masterplanning & Urban Design Planning Consultancy

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A masterplan and design for an extension to the village of Rhostyllen near Wrexham, North Wales, on National Trust land on the edge of the Erdigg estate. The proposal is based on a perimeter urban block structure where there is a close relationship between buildings and the street to define frontages, public and private space. There are a total of 223 dwellings in 11 urban blocks, together with a main square, community green, children's garden and play area. A community hall, village shop and tea room are proposed in the main square along with some live/work houses.

The project has been the subject of extensive consultation with the local community and the local authority. A developer partner, Countryside Properties, was appointed in March 2007 and full planning permission received in December 2008.

What We Do
Planning Consultancy
Project Planning & Programming
Feasibility Studies
Detailed Briefing and Design
Achieving Planning Consent
Building Regulations
Production Information
Tender Action and
Appointment of Contractor
Site Inspection and
Contract Administration
Post Completion Feedback
 
 
 
Other Services
Public Consultation
Design Review / Client Advisor
Design Intent Details &
Specification
Design Monitoring
Preparation of Design Codes
Illustration & Visualisation
Design Competitions
Single Houses and Small Scale
Conversions / Extensions
 
 
 
 
 
Potfolio
Masterplanning & Urban Design
Housing in Urban Areas
Rural Planning & Housing
in Villages
Housing for Specialist Groups /
Elderly / Students
Single Houses & Small Scale
Conversion / Extensions
Refurbishment & Reordering
of Buildings
Health
Education including laboratories
Conservation Areas &
Listed Buildings
Offices / Defence / Other
Sustainability
Introduction
Mixed use
Long life, loose-fit, low energy
Thermal insulation and mass
Water drainage and flooding
Natural lighting and ventilation
Embodied energy
Natural landscape
Renewable energy sources
Aesthetics
Building Design
Design Process
Built Form
Conclusion