Ercle Architects

Ercle is a design-led practice based in the south-west. We are a young and dynamic practice that prides itself in providing bespoke solutions for each and every project. We start our process by asking ‘What If?’ and challenge ourselves to find new and unique solutions for each project.

As a young practice, we embrace technology and are constantly striving to be at the forefront of new technological developments. As part of this strategy, we work in BIM (Building Information Modelling). This drawing package allows us to visualise each project in three dimensions from the very start of the conceptual process. This ensures we understand how our proposal sits within its context and exploits all of the potential opportunities a site can provide. More importantly, it helps the client to visualise their project at an early stage. We can even link the model to a pair of virtual reality glasses to allow you to walk around your building.

Once we have agreed a design it is possible to further develop the three-dimensional models into construction documentation. This means we will build the building in virtual reality, and ensure that there are no surprises on site. We coordinate all the other consultant’s work and resolve any clashes. This reduces risk, it helps to eliminate delays on site and ensures there are not any budget overruns.

You will see from our work that we specialise in housing. This includes house extensions, one-off houses, conversions of existing buildings as well as the development of housing estates. We enjoy working on difficult and unusual sites and have a track record of successful projects in conservation areas and areas of outstanding natural beauty. We also enjoy working with listed buildings and the opportunities they can offer.

Projects

• Bella Vista
  A one off Grand Design Dwelling near Bristol


• Bodman Barns
  Bespoke Garden Room to Replace Conservatory


• St Austell Flats
  Historic Post Office Converted into Residential Unit


• The Cotes
  Energy Efficient Contemporary Bungalow in Noss Mayo


• Homer Park
  Two Exceptional Accommodations over Three Floors in the Pillmere Green Finger


• Perranporth Dunes


• Perranporth Flats


• Crannog House
  Contemporary Bungalow set into a hillside and Cantilevered over a stream


• New Barn Hill
  Basement Conversion and Two Story Rear Extension


• Luxury Dwellings
  This Project Consists of Two Luxury Dwellings, in Lusty Glaze


• Penpol
  Three Contemporary Dwellings with the Gardens of a Host Dwelling in Penpol


• Powderham Road
  Luxury one of Dwelling in a Cul-de-sac in Plymouth


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• The Woolen Mill
  The old Woolen Mill in North Tawton is a listed industrial site that has been left to a state where it is at risk.


• Kelly Bray
  Bespoke Garden Room to Replace Conservatory


• Cranmere
  Basement Conversion and Two Story Rear Extension


• Manor Bourne
  Large Contemporary House Extension


• Platway Lane
  Contemporary Grand Design Dwelling in Shaldon


• Hemerdon Heights
  Basement Conversion and Two Story Rear Extension


• Delgany Drive
  Large Retirement Bungalow within the Garden of an existing home in Plymouth


• North Tawton
  Key Housing Development with new active housing and Retroactive listed building Houses.

When we set up Ercle as an office we made a conscious decision to work using Building Information Modeling (BIM) Software. It was a significant investment but it pays for itself time and time again. BIM software allows us to interrogate our projects in 3 Dimensions from the very start of a project. It allows us to test massing, shadows, and topography from initial concept stage and to take it through to detailed design and construction drawings. Throughout we are able to seamlessly collaborate with other consultants.

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