New project
, March 2026Planning has been submitted for our scheme to replace two existing modern dairy barns with a new dwelling in lieu of an existing ClassQ consent for their conversion. More images to follow shortly.
Site progress
, March 2026Scaffolding down to reveal the garden flint and brick bungaroosh at our Flint Farm project in East Sussex. The project is due for completion this summer. Click here for more information.
RIBA South East Awards Shortlist
, February 2026Monkton has been shortlisted for the 2026 RIBA South East Awards. For more information on the project click here.
RIBA Grand Designs House of the Year
, November 2025Bury Gate Farm was featured in episode 1 of Grand Designs House of the Year 2025 on Channel 4. Click here to view the programme.
Monkton photography
, September 2025Monkton Cottage has recently been photographed by Nick Dearden. We look forward to sharing the photographs on the website soon.
We're Hiring
, July 2025We’re looking for a talented, ambitious and experienced Part 2 assistant architect or recently qualified Part 3 architect to join the small team of our award-winning practice in London. Please send applications digitally to jobs@sandyrendel.com including; - A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the role; - CV detailing relevant experience and qualifications; - A short portfolio to highlight technical and design skills showing images and drawings of key previous projects and personal work. Interviews are ongoing so please apply before 1st August. The position may be filled earlier.
RIBA South East Awards
, May 2025We are delighted that Bury Gate Farm has won an RIBA South East Award 2025. In their awards citation the jury stated; 'this is one of those rare projects that has such an easy presence that it transcends questions of why or how it came to be. It now stands as a permanent testament to both the architects’ and clients’ aspirations and skills'. For more information on the project click here.
Site progress
, May 2025Corten roof cladding sheets being installed on our extension to a Grade II Listed barn in Kent. The project is due for completion later in the summer.
RIBA South East Awards Shortlist
, February 2025Bury Gate Farm has been shortlisted for the 2025 RIBA South East Awards. For more information on the project click here.
Planning Consent
, February 2025We have received planning permission for a new house on the edge of the Ashdown Forest in East Sussex. We will post more images on the website shortly.
15 Years
, January 2025This month marks our 15th anniversary since formation. Thanks to everyone who has been part of it - colleagues, collaborators, clients, supporters, friends and family - who have all left their mark on it. Looking forward to the next 15.
Architects' Journal feature on our Flint Farm project
, January 2025Our Flint Farm conversion, restoration and new build project is featured on the Architects' Journal website. Click here to read the article.
New project
, November 2024We have submitted a planning application for a replacement dwelling on the edge of the Ashdown Forest in East Sussex. More images to follow shortly.
Wallpaper* feature on Peckham house project
, November 2024Click here to read the article on our lateral conversion and extension a pair of 1950's houses in South London
Architect of the Year Awards - Winner
, October 2024We are thrilled to have been named 'Individual House Architect of the Year' at the 2024 Architect of the Year Awards. The judges said "Elegant and contemporary, each project demonstrates impressive attention to client needs and sustainability, harmonising with their landscapes and surrounds.'
Manser Medal - AJ House of the Year 2024 Shortlist
, September 2024Bury Gate Farm has been shortlisted for the Architects' Journal House of the Year 2024. Click here to see more information on the project.
Start on Site
, September 2024Construction work has commenced in East Sussex on a new dwelling and conversion of two historic barns to residential use. Click here for more information on the project.
Grand Design at 25
, September 2024South Street is featured in a book of the most impressive and memorable self-build projects from the last 25 years of the TV series.
Architect of the Year Awards
, June 2024We are delighted to have been shortlisted for the 'Individual House Architect of the Year' in the 2024 Architect of the Year Awards.
Wallpaper*
, March 2024Bury Gate Farm is featured in the April 2024 issue of Wallpaper* Magazine. Click here to read the article.
Planning Submission
, February 2024Planning has been submitted for a newbuild house in the South Downs National Park using the pozzolanic properties of the crushed brick demolition waste for the existing house to reduce cement content for a bespoke cast masonry outer skin.
Planning Consent
, November 2023Our new build micro dwelling in Greenwich has been approved at Appeal. The building makes use of a vacant wedge shaped plot to bookend an existing terrace with a 3-storey 1-bed house.
RIBA Journal
, November 2023Bury Gate Farm has been featured in this month's RIBA Journal. Click here to read the article.
New Photographs
, September 2023Bury Gate Farm has been recently shot by Ståle Eriksen. We look forward to sharing the photographs on the website soon.
We're Hiring
, July 2023We’re looking for talented and ambitious Part 2 assistant architects to join the small team of our award-winning practice in London. Please send applications digitally to jobs@sandyrendel.com including; - A brief cover letter explaining your interest in the role; - CV detailing relevant experience and qualifications; - A short portfolio to highlight technical and design skills showing images and drawings of key previous projects and personal work. Interviews are ongoing so please apply before 7th August. The positions may be filled earlier. Start date as soon as possible.
Planning Consent
, May 2023We are delighted to have received planning permission for the construction of a replacement dwelling and the conversion of two barns in East Sussex. For more information on the project click here.
Site Visit
, March 2023Precast spiral tower stairs installed at our new build house in Cuckfield. For more information on the project click here.
Site Visit
, February 2023Heavy fog for our latest site visit to Bury Gate. For more information on the project click here.
Woodlands
, February 2023We have received planning permission for a replacement dwelling in a Conservation Area in the centre of Gunthorpe, Norfolk
Roof Structure
, December 2022We are working on the conversion of a former stables and dairy, retaining and repairing the historic roof structure
Sandy features in Architecture Today
, December 2022Sandy Rendel is featured in Architecture Today's In Practice series with a short text discussing inspirations and motivations to accompany Timothy Soar's portrait. Click here to read the article.
Site Visit
, December 2022Work is progressing on our project Monkton
Morlands Farm shortlisted for RIBA House of the Year 2022
, November 2022We are thrilled that our project Morlands Farm has been shortlisted for RIBA House of the Year 2022, click here to watch the episode
Viewing Tower Video
, June 2022Watch a short drone video of our Dutch Barn and Viewing Tower at Sussex Prairies by Richard Chivers by clicking here.
RIBA Awards
, May 2022Our conversion of Morlands Farm Dutch Barn and the adjoning Viewing Tower have picked up 3 Regional Awards at the RIBA Awards 2022. Congratulations to our fantastic clients at Sussex Prairies and the whole project team.
Site Visit
, February 2022The youngest member of our team carries out a site inspection at Bury Gate Farm
At Home - Detail Edition
, February 2022The Slot House is featured in a book of 26 exemplar urban residential projects ranging from townhouses to multi-storey buildings covering all apsect from organisation of the floor plan to construction details. Click here to download a PDF of the article.
