Journal Archive

Planning Approval for Coastal Home

We are pleased to share that we have received planning approval for a replacement dwelling on the North Norfolk Coast. Designed to replace a derelict, thermally inefficient house, the new home balances contemporary design with a deep respect for the local vernacular. From the road, it will be

Leadership Transition at Hudson Architects

We are pleased to share news of an exciting new chapter for Hudson Architects. A leadership transition is underway as Founding Director Anthony Hudson begins the process of handing over the management and ownership of the practice to a generation of new directors. Sarah Tunnicliffe, who has been w

A Day of FibreBroads: Exploring Sustainable Futures

As the FibreBroads project nears conclusion, Katey and Anthony attended the FibreBroads Cultivating Sustainable Futures Symposium, hosted by Norwich University of the Arts and the Broads Authority. The event brought together academics, practitioners, and industry experts to explore the use of susta

Achieving Planning Permission for your Barn Conversion

Barns and other farm buildings are all too often under-used or redundant; no longer suitable for modern agricultural practices. Frequently, these structures have huge potential to be converted into beautiful homes in stunning rural locations. Planning policy is often supportive of resident

30 Years of Baggy House: A Milestone in Sustainable Architecture

Baggy House, completed in 1994, stands as a striking example of how architecture can respond thoughtfully to its environment. Located on Baggy Point in North Devon, this six-bedroom family home celebrates its 30th anniversary as a model of both design excellence and sustainability. Featured in the

Planning approval for the transformation of Pensthorpe’s Courtyard Café

Planning approval has been granted for the transformation of Pensthorpe’s Courtyard Café! The new extension and refurbishment of Pensthorpe’s Café will create a spacious and welcoming entrance and café counter. Increased glazing will flood the seating areas with natural light, while ne

Grade II Listed Norfolk Farmhouse Reaches Practical Completion

Last week, we reached practical completion on this refurbishment of a Grade II listed Norfolk farmhouse. The project involved the careful rationalisation of the internal layout, partial demolition of internal and external structures, and erection of a steel and glass structure with timber exo-skele

Baggy House recommended for National Listing

The Twentieth Century Society’s new ‘Coming of Age’ campaign has recommended Baggy House be added to the National Heritage List! This campaign by the Twentieth Century Society – a charity dedicated to saving outstanding buildings and designs that have shaped the British landscape since 191

Net Zero Rural Neighbourhoods

Last year we had the opportunity to present our vision for The Net Zero Neighbourhood at the Building Centre. Our proposal focused on sustainable rural placemaking, connectivity, community self-build, and circular economies. We’re pleased to share our concept, Rural Neighbourhoods: Slow Grown C

Planning permission granted for 20 Bank Plain refurbishment

Planning approval and listed building consent has recently been granted for the refurbishment of 20 Bank Plain on behalf of Norwich University of the Arts. The refurbishment will breathe new life into this iconic and historic building, preserving its legacy while transforming it into a vibrant cent

New ‘Wetland Frame’ Wall Construction?

Our recent development from the FibreBroads research project is the ‘Wetland Frame’, a wall construction detail crafted primarily from wetland-sourced materials – a low carbon, locally sourced, and sustainable alternative to traditional timber frame construction systems. Wetland Materials Re

FibreBroads Research Project: Explained

The following illustrative series presents the overall purpose of the FibreBroads research project and our role within it in bite-sized pieces. At Hudson Architects, we take pride in expanding our expertise into research and development. The FibreBroads project aligns with our values, focusing on su