Shortlisted Practice for YAYA 2011 – October 2011 - 06 / 10
We are pleased to announce that Ecospace’s architects with their sister practice IPT Architects is one of six practices shortlisted for the Young Architect of the Year Award 2011 (YAYA) organised by Building Design (bd), sponsored by Autodesk and supported by The Architecture Foundation.
Ecospace continues to grow internationally with the launch of Ecospace Italy / March 2011 - 01 / 03
Ecospace are delighted to announce the recent launch of Ecospace Italia with new partnering offices based in Campobasso, south east of Rome. Ecospace Italia is headed up by Architects who share our passion for flexible modular design and sustainability continuing the ethos of the Ecospace brand. We have been working together with our partners on the development of the Italian ...
Ecospace expands further into Europe launching Ecospace France / February 2011 - 01 / 02
Following further exposure throughout Europe, Ecospace are very pleased to announce that Ecospace France has recently been established with our new French partnering office located to the west of Paris. Ecospace France has a background in construction engineering and landscaping and will work together with us to design and supply sustainable buildings for living, working and leisure throughout France. We ...
Book Publication Dec 2010 - 01 / 12
Publication: 150 Best Eco House Ideas
Publication Date: December 2010
Article title: Studio Mono
“Built to reduce their impact on the environment and improve the quality of life of their occupants, green homes are no longer an option only available to wealthy environmentalists. The gorgeous homes inside 150 Best Eco House ldeos feature sophisticated, stylish, and sustainable architectural solutions for ...
Book Publication Oct 2010 - 30 / 10
Publication: Low Price Houses
Publication Date: September 2010
Article title: Ecospace's Project, Wales
Article content: This building acts as a sanctuary, away from the main house, allowing the client to work from home in isolation without domestic distractions. Similarly, the relaxing space and guest accommodation act as a self-contained, detached space. The clients required a sustainable, fast track project ...
Book Publication Sep 2010 - 05 / 09
Publication: Traum Haeuser unter 200.000 Euro by Christian Troester
Publication Date: Summer 2010
Article title: Gartenhaus de luxe
Article content: "Auch so kann man die Aufgabe Hausbau angehen: Als Ergaenzung zu einem bestehenden Gebaeude, als Gartenhaus de luxe, angesiedelt irgendwo zwischen Dauercampen und Luxusyacht. Wie auch immer man die Fertighaus-Studios der Firma Ecospace aus England bezeichnen will, sie sind ...
Press September 2010 - 01 / 09
Publication: House Beautiful
Publication Date: September 2010
Article title: “It’s an office, teen hideaway and a peaceful summer house”
Article content: “Franny Moyle, 45, a TV producer and author, lives in Hackney, east London, with her husband, Richard Curson Smith, 45, a film-maker, and their three children Rosa, 13, Vincent, nine, and Tommy, six.”
“When we bought the house ...
Press July 2010 - 28 / 07
Publication: Evening Standard
Publication Date: 28th July 2010
Article title: Time to shed the old ideas
Article content: "A staggering 30 million homeowners are creating essential extra living space in their gardens," reports David Spittles
“Ecospace (020 7703 4004), based in Kennington has a custom-made ‘WorkPod’ model, clad in natural larch wood and measuring 3.1m by 2.5m, which ...
Press March 2010 - 31 / 03
Publication: Evening Standard
Publication Date: 31st March 2010
Article title: Very Cool Parents Get It Sorted
Article content: “When the Durant family ran out of room, they built an ‘ecospace’ – the perfect place for the kids to take their teenage friends.” Ruth Bloomfield reports
“Nobody could describe the Durant family home as pokey, yet with three teenagers with busy social ...
Press March 2010 - 27 / 03
Publication: Daily Telegraph
Publication Date: 27th March 2010
Article title: Grand Designs
Article content: “From eco rooms to bespoke glass structures, conservatories are becoming very stylish indeed.” Ginetta Vedrickas reveals the latest looks.
“Ecospace is a freestanding garden room that has a variety of uses. Cheaper then building an extension, these smart studios give you extra rooms in your garden ...
Press March 2010 - 17 / 03
Publication: The Independent
Publication Date: 17th March 2010
Article title: Green, stylish and yours for £30,000
Article content: “A new breed of affordable and eco-friendly modular homes may be the solution to our housing crises”, says Ginetta Vedrickas
“Modular housing might not set property pulses racing, but the latest generation of pod-like homes is hoping to inspire anyone concerned ...
Press February 2010 - 02 / 02
Publication: Schoener Wohnen
Publication Date: 2nd February 2010
Article title: Die besten hauser unter 100,000 Euro
Ecospace Short listed For New London Architecture Competition - 16 / 12
"New London Architecture launched a competition this autumn, in association with The Building Centre, Time Out, Royal Institute of British Architects London and Elle Decoration, to find London's best and most innovative home extensions."
"This exhibition displays the 32 shortlisted and winning schemes, which will provide inspiration for homeowners looking to create more space in their homes. The projects ...
Press November 2009 - 27 / 11
Publication: Shed-Chic by Sally Coulthard
Publication Date: 27th November 2009
Article title: Work/Live space
Article content: "Most of us dream of escaping the office and working from home but, few of us have the space. One London firm of architects has proven that downshifting and saying goodbye to the daily commuter grind need not mean the end of your ...
Press October 2009 - 11 / 10
Publication: The Sunday Telegraph
Publication Date: 11th October 2009
Article title: "I'm in the shed"
Article content: Colleen Toomey – Author and documentary film–maker Colleen Toomey wanted to "go to work" even if it meant just strolling 60ft through the back garden of her Victorian house in North London where she lives with her barrister husband and son. "It ...
Press July 2009 - 29 / 07
Publication: Evening Standard
Publication Date: 29th July 2009
Article title: Shed your inhibitions
Article content: "The humble garden shed, "quick, cheap and hassle–free to build,it is the perfect way to give a family more space", says Katie Law.
According to Sally Coultard, author of 'Shed Chic', building a shed at the bottom of the garden can provide an ...
Ecospace big green bike race from London to Paris - 16 / 07
Some of the Ecospace team saddled up and left Big Ben for a three day bike race from London to Paris on 24th July. Cycling through the French byroads with nothing more than a change of underwear and a map, we arrived beneath the Eiffel Tower 3 days later for a well earned night in Montmartre followed by waking up ...
Press April 2009 - 22 / 04
Publication: London Lite
Publication Date: 22nd April 2009
Article title: Summer house is a romantic and practical extension.
Article content: "It's perfect for kids' play time, entertaining friends and as my home office"
Daniel Welton 44, founder of the design company, 'eight design', and his wife Shu Ling, installed an eco–summer house in the garden of their three ...
Press April 2009 - 16 / 04
Publication: Ryanair Inflight Magazine
Publication Date: 16th April 2009
Article title: Tips and Debate
Article content: "If you need a bigger home but, moving is out of the question, there are some great ways to solve the problem, says Shane McGinley"
"With prices tumbling it's clear right now that holding on to a property is better than selling. If ...
Ecospace completes live/work project - 15 / 04
"Having won planning permission earlier this year, Ecospace have completed a multi functional live work project in south west London. The building incorporates an open plan living space, mezzanine sleeping areas, kitchen, shower room, garage and home office studio. The project took just four weeks to complete and the owners are now enjoying their new cool pad."
Ecospace completes first Information Centre for RSPB - 15 / 04
Ecospace completed their first Information Centre for an RSPB Nature Reserve in Dorset. Complete with a one-way glass wildlife viewing area and information about the reserve, it acts as a warm welcome to Arne. Ecospace won the project due to their buildings' sustainability credentials and natural materials which complemented the area of outstanding natural beauty and encourages new visitors.
Ecospace goes continental - 16 / 03
Ecospace buildings have been gaining publicity all across Europe. As a result, we're very excited to say that we've recently opened a partnering German office and production facility based near Munich to serve the regions, Germany, Switzerland and Austria. Our new partners have a wealth of experience in sustainable construction projects and will join our research and development ...
Ecospace™ completes Community Building in London regeneration area - 16 / 01
Located within Besson Street Community Gardens, New Cross, Ecospace have completed a multi functional community building for local residents and the adjacent primary school. Ecospace worked closely with the regeneration team at Lewisham Council to create the building which features a fully bio diverse planted roof. The community garden and Ecospace building act as a sanctuary against the backdrop of ...
Press January 2009 - 01 / 01
Publication: Mogers Solicitors Magazine
Publication Date: 1st January 2009
Article title: Your very own Ecospace
Article content: "These beautiful buildings fulfil all the tenets of good contemporary design; reconciling originality, beauty, versatility, convenience and environmental responsibility without compromising on quality"… "This range of revolutionary UK designed garden studio rooms are truly outstanding in design, production and cost…"
"If you need ...
Press July/August 2008 - 01 / 08
Publication: Ottagono
Publication Date: 1st August 2008
Article title: Mono-pitched roofed studio - Idris Perrineau Town
Article content: "Perfect for expanding the home or the office." Made with a wooden structure resting on an adjustable base means it does not require a foundation. This reduces the impact on the site and allows easy installation even on uneven terrain. The roof can ...
