SELECTED RESIDENTIAL WORK

Projects & Work

Extensions, reconfigured homes and new residential designs across Worthing and West Sussex. A selection of projects showing how we develop the layout, appearance and technical detail of a home.

From planning proposals to technical drawings and completed projects, the work shows different stages of the design process. Captions distinguish proposed visualisations, existing photographs and drawing information.

GORING →LANCING →LITTLEHAMPTON →DURRINGTON →

A large, modern house with a mix of traditional and contemporary architectural elements. The house has a steep gabled roof with red shingles, multiple large windows, and a stone accent wall near the entrance. There are cars parked in the driveway, and landscaped greenery surrounds the house. — Tamarisk — proposed exterior visualisation with the orange tiled roof.

01 · GORING, WEST SUSSEX

A new entrance. A better-connected home.

EXTENSION & REFURBISHMENT · PLANNING APPLICATION SUBMITTED

A front extension, entrance redesign and internal reconfiguration for an existing detached home. The brief was to improve its appearance and everyday layout while retaining its established character.

Front view of a modern two-story brick house with black front door, large windows, and a small wooden porch structure over the door. There is a concrete driveway and a wooden fence to the left, with green grass and trees in the background. — Proposed visualisation — redesigned front elevation and entrance.

THE DESIGN RESPONSE

The proposed garage extension aligns with the main building line. A new pitched roof, oak-framed porch and redesigned doorway give the entrance a clearer presence, with external materials chosen to complement the house.

DOWNLAND STUDIO’S ROLE

Design development and preparation and submission of the planning application. The ground-floor arrangement was reworked to improve circulation and connections between living spaces. Building Regulations drawings were identified as the next stage.

A brick house with a sloped roof and white-framed windows, a garden with a small tree and flowering bushes, and a green garden hose laid on dry grass in the foreground under a clear blue sky. — Existing property — front elevation before the proposed alterations.

Architectural blueprint of a proposed house extension including ground and roof plans, with detailed notes and measurements. — Proposed plans — ground-floor arrangement and roof design.

Architectural blueprint of a two-story brick house showing north, south, east, and west elevation views with measurements, scale, and project information. — Proposed elevations — the design developed for the planning application.

Backyard with two chairs, bushes, and a brick house with multiple windows, under a clear blue sky. — Existing property — rear elevation and garden.

Site plan and location plan for 39 Ilex Way, Goring, BN12 4UY, showing property boundaries, surrounding roads, and neighboring properties. The plan includes a proposed extension marked on the site plan. — Site and location plans — the property in its setting.

Architectural blueprint of a house's ground floor, including existing and demolition plans, and a roof plan with a photo of a brick wall on the right side. — Existing plans — the layout before the proposed alterations.

Architectural drawing showing existing house elevations from North, South, West, and East directions, with detailed brickwork, windows, doors, and roof structures, created by Downland Studio. — Existing elevations — the original house recorded in the drawings.

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02 · LANCING, WEST SUSSEX

More space. A more useful layout.

REAR EXTENSION & REFURBISHMENT · COMPLETED BUILT PROJECT

A rear extension and full internal reconfiguration of an existing home, developed to improve spatial flow and make better use of the available space.

Exterior view of a modern house with a brick and textured wall facade, large windows, a sitting area with chairs and a table, potted plants, and a nameplate reading 'Downland Studio, 36 The Broadway Lancing, BN15 8NY'. — Proposed visualisation — exterior design for the Lancing extension.

THE DESIGN RESPONSE

The arrangement was reconsidered across the existing property and extension, with a focus on usable space, practical connections and a solution that responded to real site conditions.

DOWNLAND STUDIO’S ROLE

Residential design, coordination of structural information and production of technical drawings for construction. The architectural information brought the layout and construction details together.

Architectural blueprint for a building with detailed sections, notes on construction, roofing, and wall structure, including measurements and specifications. — Technical drawings — sections and construction information.

Architectural technical drawings of 115mm cavity wall uPVC outward opening French doors, including jamb, head, and threshold details, with annotations and cross-section views. — Construction details — door jamb, head and threshold.

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03 · LITTLEHAMPTON, WEST SUSSEX

A new home, carefully arranged.

RESIDENTIAL NEW BUILD · PLANNING DRAWING PACKAGE

Design development and planning drawings for a new residential dwelling, shaped around the site constraints, access and a clear internal arrangement.

Proposed Littlehampton house visualisation with an orange tiled roof, dormer windows and timber entrance porch — Proposed visualisation — the Littlehampton house, shown alongside its planning drawings.

Black and white line drawing of a two-story house with a pitched roof, diamond-shape windows, a central front door with steps, and a chimney on the right side. — Proposed elevation — the new dwelling developed in the planning drawings.

Floor plan of a house showing kitchen, dining area, living room, bathroom, staircase, and entry doors. — Proposed floor plan — rooms, circulation and open-plan living.

THE DESIGN RESPONSE

Direct circulation and an efficient room arrangement reduce wasted space. Open-plan living supports a practical residential layout, with the relationship between rooms considered alongside access and the site.

DOWNLAND STUDIO’S ROLE

Design development and production of a full planning drawing package for submission. The work shown represents the proposed design and planning stage.

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04 · DURRINGTON, WEST SUSSEX

Making better use of an existing space.

RESIDENTIAL OUTBUILDING ALTERATION · LAWFUL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE DRAWINGS PREPARED

A refurbishment and reconfiguration of an existing rear garden outbuilding, planned around everyday household needs: utility facilities, garden storage and workshop space, with a WC/shower room.

Proposed rear garden store and utility visualisation, shown with the proposed floor plan. — Proposed design visualisation — rear garden store and utility conversion.

THE DESIGN RESPONSE

The proposal retains the existing footprint, with a more useful internal arrangement and an upgraded external envelope. Existing masonry is retained alongside proposed insulated timber-framed construction, with a new EPDM-covered flat roof. The aim is to make the outbuilding more practical and considered without extending its footprint.

DOWNLAND STUDIO’S ROLE

Downland Studio prepared existing and proposed plans, roof plans and elevations, together with supporting information for a prospective Lawful Development Certificate application. The drawing package was prepared but the application was not submitted for determination; no certificate or approval is claimed.

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DESIGN VISUALISATION

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Digital renders help communicate scale, materials and the relationship between a home and its surroundings. They support discussion as a design develops.

The images below are proposed visualisations, rather than photographs of completed buildings.

A two-story brick house with a gabled roof, a wooden front door with a small porch, windows with white frames, a paved driveway, a green lawn, a wooden fence on the left, and trees in the background under a cloudy sky. — Proposed visualisation 01 — residential exterior design.

Modern house with a combination of stone and black wood siding, large windows, and a garage with two cars parked underneath. There is a paved driveway with decorative plants near the entrance, and a tree on the left side of the house. — Proposed visualisation 02 — residential exterior design.

A modern two-story house with a rooftop outdoor patio, glass railing, and wooden accents, during sunset with a blue sky and scattered clouds. — Proposed visualisation 04 — residential exterior design.

View of a modern house with a gray roof, solar skylight, brick chimney, a wooden fence, and a landscaped yard with green grass, plants, and trees under an overcast sky. — Proposed visualisation 05 — residential exterior design.

Modern two-story house with stone and metal exterior, large windows, and a balcony, surrounded by a landscaped yard with stone walls, lawn, and outdoor seating. — Proposed visualisation 06 — residential exterior design.

Large suburban house with multiple sections, a brick and stucco exterior, large windows, a chimney, and a paved front yard surrounded by trees and garden beds, under a partly cloudy sky. — Proposed visualisation 07 — residential exterior design.

Modern two-story brick house with a backyard patio, outdoor furniture, a large umbrella, and a green lawn, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees. — Proposed visualisation 08 — residential exterior design.

YOUR HOME · YOUR NEXT STEP

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Whether you are considering an extension, changing the layout of your home or developing a new residential design, we can discuss what you want to achieve and the right place to begin.

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