Hollaway Studio is a residential architecture practice, specialising in unique houses, that embraces the past, the present, and the future and places people and feeling at the core of its architecture philosophy.
The residential sector is very familiar to Hollaway. We have designed and built many projects over the years in Kent and the Southeast of the UK. We create ambitious designs that reflect the surroundings focused on how people use spaces and flow through a building. Working closely with our clients, our team of architects and interior designers realise your brief and aspirations to create a successful and memorable guest experience.
Design begins with feeling – for place, for the past, for the needs and wants of the now, and for a future that matters. It listens. It empathises. It’s pragmatic. It’s an understanding that informs everything we do. It makes buildings that work – truly, beautifully. This is how we approach all unique house projects.
A unique houses architecture practice is nothing without its people, and the very best practices are those in which everyone has a voice – however different it may be. We are extremely fortunate Hollaway is exactly this: an extraordinary bunch of thinkers, talkers, and doers. These are the people that get buildings made.
When approached to design the equestrian centre Angley Stud, we told the client that we knew nothing about horses. His response was that this was all the better. He didn’t want a horse person as his architect. He wanted something different: he wanted someone who knew how to design with feeling. For such a horse, the ultimate dancer, the elite of the elites, it would have to be the most extraordinary of designs.
Hollaway’s approach to unique houses always starts with people and place. How does a building contribute to the community it will inhabit? How will people interact and engage with the architecture created in this space? Under his leadership and hands on approach Guy Hollaway has created a design-led Practice committed to innovative building solutions, with work ranging from prestigious one off commissions to large scale regeneration projects.
The RIBA award-winning architecture and design practice has built its reputation working on a wide array of projects, including a cutting-edge skate park, the world’s first heritage theme park, a bespoke artist’s studio in an open field, and a high-end seafood restaurant. The breadth of these projects may be wide, but each one brings the perfect balance of playfulness and sincerity, with a firm focus on placemaking, sustainability and the experience of the individuals who will use the space.
London
10A Acton Street WC1X 9NG
+44 (0)20 7096 5425
Kent
The Tramway Stables, Rampart Road
Hythe CT21 5BG
+44 (0)1303 260 515
What Makes A House Truly Unique?
When you are designing a home for yourself from scratch, or even just when you are thinking of renovating your current home, there are so many goals that you might be keen to try and achieve along the way. One thing that most people would want to aim for is for their home to be as unique as possible, as this would indicate that there is something special about the home and that it is unique to the individual themselves.
So what is it, exactly, that makes a house truly unique? In this article, we will take a look at just a few of the most important features of a unique house.
Novel Location
The location is always going to be one of the most important features of any house. The more unusual, novel or interesting the location is, the more unique the building itself is going to seem, for visitors and passers-by alike. Some locations are so out-there that they immediately draw a sense of intrigue, such as a house located in the middle of a forest, or the only one high up on a hill. The more unique the location, the more unique the house, so this is something that should figure in your plans.
Interior Design
Of course, where the house is situated is just one aspect of many. Something else that matters a great deal is what the inside of the house looks like, and that is something that you are always going to want to get as good as possible. Interior design is a proud profession of creative individuals, and their aim is always to create an indoor space that is beautiful, which speaks to the individual or family living within it, and which is unique to that home. The more acutely this is achieved, the more unique the building is in general. It is always worth, therefore, seeking out a professional and trusted interior design team.
Architecture
The first thing that anyone will see of a house, however, is not the inside, but the essential structure of the outside. This therefore needs to be looked into if you want to ensure that your home is as unique as you would like it to be. Good architecture is something that really sets apart your average house from a remarkable one, and if uniquity is what you are going for then this is really something you can’t overlook.
To achieve great architecture, with interesting designs and a unique use of the space and building itself, it is essential to ensure that you are utilising the best architect’s firm around. Of course, it can be hard to know whether you have chosen well, but there are some firms which are just especially likely to help you out in a big way.
To find out more about one such firm, consider getting in touch with Hollaway Studio. They are one of the most trusted and awarded architectural firms in Britain. You can email on [email protected] to discuss your next project.