Hawkes Architecture

Hawkes Architecture We specialise in the design of NPPF 'Paragraph 84' (formerly Para 80) dwellings of exceptional quality

Our approach embodies pioneering environmental design in elegant architectural solutions. We can demonstrate that building responsibly doesn’t need to cost the Earth.

It’s great to see more house plots moving forward 😁We’d love to share with owners the possibilities when it comes to goi...
29/08/2026

It’s great to see more house plots moving forward 😁
We’d love to share with owners the possibilities when it comes to going “passive” or even off grid with their properties. So much cool (pardon the pun) techniques to avoid any need for active cooling even during the hot spells we’re no doubt going to experience more often in future.

Framing a stunning view at the Old Post Office.At our project near Sevenoaks, every design decision was guided by one ex...
26/08/2026

Framing a stunning view at the Old Post Office.

At our project near Sevenoaks, every design decision was guided by one extraordinary feature: the panoramic views across the High Weald National Landscape.

Through a carefully considered reconfiguration, partial extension and replacement of the basement, the home has been reshaped to frame the landscape at every opportunity. From the dramatic double-height living space to the new principal suite, each room has been carefully positioned to capture changing light, seasonal colours and uninterrupted views.

The architecture remains deliberately understated to the north, while opening confidently to the south to celebrate its remarkable setting.

Can you see yourself waking up to this view?These stunning homes at Cotswolds Waters are for sale. The masterplan featur...
14/08/2026

Can you see yourself waking up to this view?

These stunning homes at Cotswolds Waters are for sale.

The masterplan features 72 detached homes, 63 apartments and a luxury lakeside spa, combining contemporary design with the natural character of the Cotswolds to create a truly distinctive waterside community.

Using a carefully selected palette of timber, stone and natural materials, the homes sit comfortably within their surroundings while offering modern, high-quality living. Open green spaces, panoramic lake views and biodiversity have all been placed at the heart of the development, creating an environment that promotes wellbeing throughout the year.

Get in touch.
https://www.hawkesarchitecture.co.uk/info/fb-cotswolds-waters-sale

to Greystone ... a home carved from its landscape.Set within a disused quarry in the Cotswold National Landscape, Grey...
13/08/2026

to Greystone ... a home carved from its landscape.

Set within a disused quarry in the Cotswold National Landscape, Greystone is a Paragraph 84 home inspired by the site's rich quarrying heritage and our client's lifelong connection to stone.

The design begins with a simple but powerful idea: a raw block of Cotswold stone. Just as quarried stone is split, sawn, carved and polished, the architecture reveals itself through layers of texture, craftsmanship and light. The result is a home that feels as though it has been carefully carved from the landscape itself.

Granted delegated consent by Tewkesbury Borough Council, the proposal celebrates the Cotswolds' distinctive vernacular while embracing a contemporary, sustainable approach to rural architecture.

https://www.hawkesarchitecture.co.uk/info/fb-greystone-throwback

to The Nursery, currently in planning.Once a thriving plant nursery, this remarkable site has slowly been reclaimed by...
06/08/2026

to The Nursery, currently in planning.

Once a thriving plant nursery, this remarkable site has slowly been reclaimed by nature. Former growing structures remain, while self-seeded trees and overgrown planting have created an unexpected woodland landscape.

The Nursery is a Paragraph 84 home that embraces this story of regeneration. Rather than erasing the site's past, the design builds upon it, retaining the linear rhythm of the former nursery and working with the natural grain of the land to create a highly sustainable, multi-generational home.

Every aspect of the proposal is rooted in place, celebrating biodiversity, low-impact living and a sensitive relationship with the landscape.

Sometimes the most inspiring sites are those that nature has already begun to reimagine.

Inside The Old Post Office.The internal reconfiguration of this renovation was driven by a simple principle: improve the...
03/08/2026

Inside The Old Post Office.

The internal reconfiguration of this renovation was driven by a simple principle: improve the experience of living in the home while strengthening its relationship with its exceptional surroundings.

A new entrance hall and staircase establish a clear circulation spine, improving flow and creating a more welcoming arrival. Two dedicated work-from-home spaces overlook the street, responding to the evolving needs of modern family life.

To the south, a dramatic double-height living space captures panoramic views across the High Weald, filling the interiors with natural light and creating a strong visual connection to the landscape. The lower ground floor has been reconfigured to provide generous family living spaces, while the new first-floor master suite offers double-aspect views that complement and respect the proportions of the original house.

This project demonstrates how considered internal planning can transform the way a home feels and functions, without losing sight of its history or setting.

I’ve been a bit lax on the Insta updates on the annex summer buildI blame our shocking home internet speed 😤 taking an...
30/07/2026

I’ve been a bit lax on the Insta updates on the annex summer build
I blame our shocking home internet speed 😤 taking an age to upload any video content 😩
Today we made the place proper ready for rain by fitting the skylight which fitted mm perfectly into the hole formed by Emma Ellis
We took delivery of all the timber cladding today too and begun fitting battens.
Windows go in next week.
No two ways about it juggling day job and a DIY self build does require burning candle at both ends but I look forward to looking back and seeing how much we did in the hot summer of ‘26
Hawkes Architecture Para 84

to Mossie.This exceptional Paragraph 84 home sits on the former RAF Castle Camps airfield, where the iconic de Havilla...
30/07/2026

to Mossie.

This exceptional Paragraph 84 home sits on the former RAF Castle Camps airfield, where the iconic de Havilland Mosquito was assembled and test flown in complete secrecy during WWII.

From 1942, Castle Camps played a vital role in Mosquito operations before the aircraft departed in October 1943. Although the airbase closed in 1946 and little of its infrastructure remains today, its legacy continues to shape the landscape.

Our proposal celebrates this rich history, recognising the significance of the site while creating architecture that responds sensitively to its past. It's a story that deserves to be remembered, and we're proud to have worked alongside a community that shared that vision.

Link below to read more about the unique project narrative.
https://www.hawkesarchitecture.co.uk/info/fb-mossie-throwback

We went back to visit Bigbury Hollow.David Norman got some great shots of the Grand Designs house, first featured on tel...
24/07/2026

We went back to visit Bigbury Hollow.

David Norman got some great shots of the Grand Designs house, first featured on television in 2022.

Bigbury Hollow is an underground home designed to blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape. Hidden beneath restored heathland, the house is arranged as two subterranean wings separated by a sweeping terraced courtyard that fills the interiors with natural light while framing views of the trees and sky.

Additional Landscaping works continue, alongside a some bespoke additions that are helping shape the house into its owners' dream home.

https://www.hawkesarchitecture.co.uk/info/fb-bigbury-revisit

We've been sketching...A new project currently taking shape in the High Weald National Landscape.Inspired by the area's ...
23/07/2026

We've been sketching...

A new project currently taking shape in the High Weald National Landscape.

Inspired by the area's rich Wealden iron industry, the growing concept is connected to landscape and history.

It's still early days, but we're excited to share more as the project develops.

Watch this space.

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