Arkhi Zero

We're redefining what it means to be architects. Here, sustainability isn't just a goal; it's our foundation.

We're a crew of Certified Passive House Designers who believe in blending bold, innovative designs with a commitment to the environment.

11/06/2026

We’re delighted to see the Play In Golf Centre in Cheadle Hulme now open and thriving. Arkhi was pleased to be involved during the planning stages of the project, and it’s fantastic to see the vision brought to life.

Play In Golf offers a premium indoor golf experience, featuring TrackMan-powered golf simulators, professional coaching, a dedicated Players Lounge, golf retail and custom fitting services, as well as a bar and social space for players and visitors alike.

If you’re looking to improve your game or enjoy a unique social golfing experience, be sure to check it out:

📍 Unit 7 Duke Avenue, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle, SK8 6RX

10/06/2026

A simple partition is never just a simple partition.

This section highlights the layers behind effective internal wall construction, Gyproc wallboards, acoustic insulation, coordinated service voids, and stud framing, all working together to deliver long-term performance on site.

09/06/2026

Keepers Cottage – Family Space

The family space at Keepers Cottage forms the heart of the home, combining the kitchen, dining, and living areas within a generous open plan layout. Large areas of glazing and rooflights flood the space with natural light while framing expansive views across the Cheshire countryside.

Designed to encourage everyday family life and social interaction, the space creates a strong connection between the home and its rural setting, offering a bright, welcoming, and adaptable environment.

Stay tuned for further updates as the project continues to progress on site.

05/06/2026

Keepers Cottage – The Glass Link

A key architectural feature of Keepers Cottage is the glazed link that seamlessly connects the existing cottage with the new-build extension.

More than just a circulation space, the glass link forms the main entrance to the home and houses the staircase providing access to the first floor. The impressive double-height volume creates a light-filled transition between the old and new elements of the property, celebrating the relationship between the two buildings.

At first-floor level, the space is bridged by a balcony walkway, connecting the existing cottage with the new-build accommodation while offering views through the glazed structure and out to the surrounding landscape.

The glass link serves as both a functional and architectural focal point, carefully designed to unite the different parts of the home while enhancing the sense of openness, light, and connection throughout the project.

Follow our social channels for more updates as Keepers Cottage continues to take shape on site.

04/06/2026

Lock House

Currently in the design stage, this project explores spatial planning through the careful zoning of private and social spaces.

The layout begins with a more introverted architectural expression, creating a sense of privacy and enclosure on arrival, before gradually transitioning into a more extroverted open-plan setting with expansive views and a mezzanine space that enhances openness, light, and connectivity throughout the home.

03/06/2026

Building performance starts within the wall build-up.

This section brings together dense blockwork, rigid insulation, breathable membranes, vapour control layers, and internal finishes, each element carefully considered to improve thermal efficiency, moisture control, durability, and long-term performance.

02/06/2026

Ewe Farm – Day to Night Transition

From the very beginning, the existing barn revealed its incredible potential for renovation. It was immediately clear what Ewe Farm could become. This video captures that transformation, showing how a thoughtful spatial layout and careful use of the existing openings allow the barn to evolve into a beautifully refined one-bedroom dwelling.

Discover more via our website.

01/06/2026

ICF Wall Type Detail

This drawing illustrates an ICF wall construction detail.

ICF (Insulated Concrete Formwork) is assembled using interlocking blocks, similar to a Lego system, before being filled with reinforced concrete to create a highly insulated and airtight structure.

29/05/2026

Behind every high-performance home is a detail that does the heavy lifting.

This sketch explores a Passivhaus ICF wall–roof junction, where insulation, airtightness, and structure all have to work perfectly together.

Why ICF (Insulated Concrete Formwork) works so well in this context:
• Excellent thermal performance with continuous insulation
• High airtightness potential (fewer junctions and gaps)
• Structural strength and durability from reinforced concrete
• Thermal mass, helping to stabilise internal temperatures
• Speed and consistency on site, reducing build risk

28/05/2026

Ewe Farm

A sensitive and characterful renovation of a Grade II listed barn, carefully designed to retain and celebrate the building’s existing openings while maximising the spectacular views across the surrounding landscape.

Our clients were looking to downsize from their family home and create a space better suited to their lifestyle as they grow older. The barn offered the perfect opportunity, transforming an existing agricultural building into a thoughtful one-bedroom dwelling that embraces its elevated setting and connection to the countryside.

As this project progresses through the planning stage, we’re excited to see the vision for Ewe Farm begin to take shape and look forward to bringing this thoughtful renovation to life.

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20 George Street
Alderley Edge
SK97EJ

Website

https://www.arkhi.co.uk/

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