news
July
2010
Hyde + Hyde Architects are proud to have received the 'Plaque of Merit' award at this year's National Eisteddfod of Wales for Pennard House. The practice attended the creative arts exhibition 'Y Lle Celf' In Ebbw Vale where an exhibition showcasing our work is being displayed.
The aim of the award is to draw attention to the importance of architecture in the nation's culture and to honour architects achieving the highest design standards.
More information can be found by visiting our blog article.
June
2010
Our latest project to receive planning 'A house for a Photographer' was recently published in the Western Mail; the article can be read here.
Idle Rocks, shortlisted by the RIBA awards is to be featured in Homebuilding & Renovating magazine.
The practice has also been commissioned to design a 'zero net energy' home on a dramatic cliff top setting on the Gower Peninsula, South Wales.
May
2010
Hyde + Hyde are taking part in this year's RIBA Architect in the House. An innovative scheme that matches homeowners with a RIBA chartered architect. We will be giving up an hour of our time for a design consultation. In exchange, the homeowner makes a suggested minimum donation of £40 to Shelter, the housing and homelessness charity.
Further information can be found by visiting http://architectinthehouse.org.uk/
Practice directors Kristian + Kay Hyde cycled 1028 miles from Land's
End to John O'Groats to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
You can now also follow Hyde + Hyde Architects on Twitter for the latest practice updates.
April
2010
This month sees Hyde + Hyde included in a flurry of publications such as 'Plan Magazine' Leaders Issue 'The Pick of the most influential figures in the industry', as well as Buildit Magazine - where Pinewood Refurbishment was published as 'The Big Idea'. More information can be found on our Blog here.
March
2010
2 contemporary houses by Hyde + Hyde have been shortlisted by the Royal Institute of British Architects for this year's RIBA awards.
Planning permission has also been granted for a unique contemporary house located in a mountain landscape, north of Cardiff, South Wales.
February
2010
Hyde + Hyde Architects welcomed, RIBA President - Ruth Reed to the practice. The meeting formed part of a regional visit to fully understand relevant issues effecting the profession, the RIBA and its members.
Recently completed residential projects; Pennard House and Idle Rocks have been submitted to the RIBA awards and Grand Design national awards.
The practice has also added a new testimonials section to the website - The section highlights feedback from clients who have recently engaged the practice in design work.
January
2010
Hyde + Hyde have recently submitted a planning application for a unique contemporary house located in a mountain landscape, north of Cardiff, South Wales.
Working closely with our client, the bespoke design utilises passive environmental strategies to reduce carbon emissions and formally through its poetics responds to the nature of the unique quarry site.
December
2009
Hyde + Hyde completes 'Idle Rocks', a modern contemporary dwelling located in Langland Bay. A sensitive conservation area with spectacular views over the bay and out towards the Bristol Channel.
The existing house had been neglected for many years. Its new owners had approached us to revitalize and breathe life into the existing structure. Photography coming soon.
Everyone at Hyde + Hyde Architects wishes all our clients a happy and prosperous new year.
November
2009
Pennard House completes on site. Our clients are looking forward to spending Christmas in their new home... Images will be released in the New Year.
Pinewood has been submitted to the Behance Network; a platform for the world's leading creative professionals.
The practice also visited the David Chipperfield - Form Matters; Exhibition at the Design Museum, London and the work of industrial designer Dieter Rams
October
2009
Hyde + Hyde Architects release images of a new and recently completed contemporary refurbishment of an existing townhouse, with distant views to Devon. For further details and photography please visit the residential project section here.
Working closely with our client, the practice is also developing design ideas for a new contemporary house located in a domestic suburb of Swansea, with a dramatic and panoramic view of the ocean.
September
2009
Hyde + Hyde have been invited to submit designs to extend and refurbish a Picture Gallery and grade 2 listed Town House, in the historic town of Clare, Suffolk.
The practice has recently submitted a detailed planning application for 5 high quality homes located within a conservation area on the edge of the Gower Peninsula, South Wales.
August
2009
The practice has recently completed design studies for two new contemporary homes in Cardiff and Swansea. Images will be released soon.
Hyde + Hyde have recently returned from a study tour of Dublin, visiting many of the city's urban developments.
The practice is currently responding to a call for entries for this year's Reflecting Wales 09.09. The exhibition is an initiative that aims to highlight nine young / emerging architectural designers who exhibit the potential to make a significant impact on design standards in our homes, working environments - in the decades to come.
July
2009
A recently completed Orangery project by Hyde + Hyde Architects has been featured in the September 09 issue of 'Build It' magazine. Titled: The Big Idea, a Modern Orangery. Words by Chris Bates with Photography by Hyde + Hyde.
More information on the project can be found here.
Congratulations to Dan Belton from Hyde + Hyde Architects, who has succesfully completed his Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Part 3 course at Plymouth University.
June
2009
Pinewood refurbishment nears completion...
Hyde + Hyde are putting the finishing touches to a unique high quality contemporary refurbishment to a 4 storey town house. The project is currently being photographed and will be published soon. Further information can be found here.
May
2009
Hyde + Hyde have been commissioned to design a unique contemporary home for a successful photographer and his family relocating from London to Cardiff. The dramatic site is set within an ancient quarry, located within a historical welsh mountain landscape.
April
2009
As part of the Le Corbusier season, the RIBA presented an engaging programme of events providing a wider perspective on Le Corbusier (1887-1965) with a series of exhibitions, talks, debates and workshops at the RIBA, V&A and Barbican. Hyde + Hyde visited both the interior reconstruction of the cabanon at the RIBA; built in 1952 and 'The Art of Architecture' exhibition at the Barbican Art Gallery, London.
In other news: The Pines mixed use development is submitted to planning. The development proposes a mixed tenure of public and private residential and retail units focused around a vibrant central courtyard.
March
2009
Moving forward on the success of previous high quality houses such as Pennard House and Colts Hill House, Hyde + Hyde have been approached to design a high quality sustainable residential dwelling in Mumbles with panoramic views over the bay and lighthouse.
In other news Hyde + Hyde attended the annual RIBA council reception at Senedd in Cardiff Bay.
The studio has just completed a unique high quality Orangery. The project is currently being photographed and will be published soon.
February
2009
Hyde + Hyde architects have been invited to present a
design workshop at the Royal Society of Architects Wales, Spring School
at Portmeirion. Titled, Metaphor + Meaning; Architecture in Context.
The workshop will outline the studio's unique approach to design and context within a welsh landscape.
January
2009
Colts Hill House obtains planning permission.
Designed by Hyde + Hyde architects, this high quality carefully crafted contemporary home, endorsed by the Design Commission for Wales; integrates sustainable technologies and passive environmental strategies.
December
2008
December saw the launch of the new Hyde + Hyde website. Created in close collaboration with Cardiff based calm design. Over the coming months the site will be expanded to show more detail covering the diverse range of current projects in and around south Wales from concept through to site progress.
Hyde objects
Fabrication of a minimalist bench prototype is now under way. Working in collaboration with a team of experienced carpenters and steel fabricators across the UK to develop a series of unique, high quality contemporary objects.
November
2008
The practice has been approached to design new and innovative Student Housing accommodation in the crescent sweep of Swansea Bay; just a stone's throw from the beach. The surrounding colours and patterns of the historic promenade along the seafront have been allowed to intimately influence the design proposal.
Pinewood refurbishment starts on site. This contemporary conversion will transform a redundant basement space into a vibrant living space for our client's family, with panoramic views to Devon.
Replacement Orangery starts on site. A contemporary reinvention of this Victorian architectural typology will provide uninterrupted views of the Clyne Valley and coastline, by utilising a bespoke frameless glazing system.
October
2008
Responding to an open invite to creative artists in the built environment in Wales, Hyde + Hyde submitted work for the 'Reflecting Wales Exhibition' held at the prestigious Welsh Assembly, Cardiff Bay.
Hyde + Hyde were among a select group of architects and artists accepted by an independent judging panel for exhibition, out of 67 national and international submissions.
An on-line exhibition of the work can be found by following the links below:
reflecting wales exhibition website
colts hill house at reflecting wales exhibition
colts hill house tectonic model
Hyde + Hyde recently returned from a study and research trip to Venice and the north eastern Veneto region, visiting the venice biennale and important master works such as the Brion Tomb, an obsessively beautiful work by architect Carlo Scarpa.
September
2008
Hyde + Hyde are selected to work on a landmark community centre
project; following a competitive selection process. Proposals will now
be developed to assist local Carmarthenshire community groups achieve a
sustainable long term design solution.
July
2008
Hyde + Hyde presented design proposals to the Design Commission for
Wales at Cardiff Bay waterfront. The practice's most recent sustainable one
off private residence. Design endorsement for Colts Hill house from the
design commission of Wales was welcomed and adds further support to the
practice's commitment to providing exceptionally high quality design
proposals.
June
2008
Hyde + Hyde architects celebrated the opening of a new exhibition;
'marking space' at Swansea's Mission Gallery in Gloucester Place in the
emerging Maritime Quarter. The exhibition contains models and drawings
of recent works concentrating on 2 contemporary houses; the result of 2
years rigorous research and design development.
May
2008
Hyde + Hyde hold official launch party to celebrate their move into new
office space in the centre of Swansea. Clients and consultants enjoyed
an evening of champagne and an opportunity to see examples of the
practices current work on display.
April
2008
Dan Belton joins Hyde + Hyde, Dan relocates from a contemporary
practice in Hampstead Heath, to a new lifestyle by the Ocean. Dan brings with him a variety of experience from working for practices such as Sheppard Robson and will be a welcome addition to the team.
March
2008
Hyde + Hyde present at design training seminar. Swansea Planning
Department invite Hyde + Hyde architects to present a selection of
their work to 30 case officers and representatives from the Design
Commission of Wales.
February
2008
Design work by Hyde + Hyde architects has been included in a new book
by Lorraine Farrelly, 'Basics Architecture: Representational Drawing
Techniques'. The new book is an overview of techniques used by leading
professionals to communicate architectural ideas. (ISBN-10: 2940373620
Publisher: AVA Publishing).
Hyde + Hyde have been selected to
produce a sensitive design proposal for a unique 1930's modern house in
Cardiff; to include a new contemporary addition with dance room.
January
2008
With an increasing workload, early 2008 saw the re-launch of Hyde + Hyde architects, taking up residence in a 1900's historic maritime
building in the heart of the city and within a stone's throw of the
bay.
The practice has also been appointed to produce designs for a 3m mixed use development on a brown field site in South Wales.