Feeling inspired & creative after this morning’s visit to the #boveytracey @craftfestival Such talented artists & makers everywhere you turn. Great to see our clients @makesouthwest stand showcasing some of their makers. We hope everyone’s had a great weekend! I’m already looking forward to next year!  #craftfestivalboveytracey #craftfair #swisbest#feelinginspired #oneofeachplease #handmade #happyplace #alisonbrickdesigns #keneardley #keeleytraae3d#hildacarrpottery #suepotter #makesouthwest

It is a fantastic feeling to see a project initially conceived in 2018 near completion! The care home setting is especially sensitive when it comes to building works, & of course a lengthy delay was caused by the pandemic. Obedair Construction has been incredibly helpful regarding logistics. The staff & residents have complimented them on their proactive & friendly approach. Crayon was approached by Pilgrims Friend to reconfigure an internal courtyard space into a relaxing social area for the residents. Works have included demolition of existing planters, regrading of floor levels, new partitions, roof lights, lighting, fire alarm & door upgrades. We… Read More >

Breakfast in the sunshine with the lovely South West Women in Construction group @swwic for their AGM. Such a supportive, encouraging, generous group to be a member of, if you’re not one, then sign up! #southwestwomeninconstruction #womeninbusiness #supportingwomeninconstruction #swwic #plymouthmarina#jollyjacks #mencanbememberstoo

Hope everyone has had a nice Bank Holiday weekend. The first of many! We rounded off last week with a trip to our Looe project to go through the last bits to complete. The contractor has been great going over our clients’ snagging list & this place is almost complete & ready to be a holiday let. We’ll share the details once available! #crayonarchitects#plymoutharchitects #looecornwall #holidaylet #coastalhome #blueshutters #bootroom #howdensdoors #howdenskitchen#farrowandball #lamproomgrey

Crayon has secured Planning & Listed Building consent to change the use of this fantastic property back into a family dwelling. We have the expertise to know what the local authority requires to approve sensitive works to listed buildings. Dating back to the early 1800s, it’s incredible to think it would have been standing whilst Napoleon was in Plymouth Sound, & Austen’s Pride & Prejudice was first published. The restrained detailing is typical of Regency architecture, unlike later Victorian examples that have a more ornamental aesthetic. The house was originally a family home & later became a guesthouse until Freedom… Read More >