Work as [almost] Usual

Pentangle Design are continuing to work as practicably as possible during these unusual times and through Covid-19. Colleagues are working from how where possible, and we still do have an office presence. We are attending site to conduct surveys and meetings with all the Government Guidance and regulations enforced. We thank our existing and new […]

Committee Unanimously Approves Planning Application

Planning Committee Members approved the planning application for this front 2 storey extension at 11pm on the 28th May. This is excellent news as this 1930’s home needed a complete regeneration and breath of life after it has not been touched since the 1970’s! With very steep stairs, no wheelchair access, a bathroom with a […]

External Works in Stevenage

The external works have progressed significantly despite the Christmas break and chillier weather. With the paving progressed, plants have now been chosen and ready to bed in before they get blown away by worse weather …. We’re promised that grass is imminent !

Hitchin Home Extension

This side first floor extension in Hitchin, in a fairly prominent location within a Conservation Area has recently been completed. We are very happy with the restult! The intention was to design a discretely modest unique form which plays with shadow as well as blending naturally into the foreground. The bold precise form with the […]

Progress in Slightly windier Scotland

Another visit to Scotland to catch up with progress of our site which overlooks the north Sea. Progress is going well, timber studwork forming walls is well under way including first fix electrical and plumbing Stonework is also impressive, both inside and outside

Snagging in London

Our home extension, and internal alterations was snagging today. Walking around with the bold internal finishes we couldn’t help but take a few pictures – for the record. We are pleased with the very open entrance hall, new lighting, through-view to the rear garden Exciting and bold wallpaper to the ground floor WC gives for […]

Letchworth Extension Nearing Completion

This side extension with high level finish internal extension in Letchworth Garden City is nearing completion. We were appointed as Contract Administrators for this project following appointment from early and detailed design stages, planning and building regulations and construction drawing stages. the project was required to have a high-level finish with the client choosing the […]

Progress in Sunny Scotland

Another visit to Scotland to visit the progress being made at this barn conversion overlooking the North Sea. Progress is going well, and the unique scissor trusses are now installed adding a repetitive feature in the first floor living, dining and kitchen area. It is unfortunate to know that very soon the impressive donkey drawing […]

London Home Extension Nears Completion

This extension enters into it’s final month within the contract. Bathroom tiles are now almost all laid, final fixing is taking place, custom wardrobes and joiner is being installed and decoration is well under way.       External paving has been laid down also, albeit damp outside, the external works continue … The stairs […]

Office Refurbishment, Internal Progress

Nearing completion of the offices and warehouse in Stevenage. Our client decided to increase the scope of works to include for refurbishing the existing meeting room and adjoining office providing a more open and clear space.

Site Visit in Scotland

As ever, good clear weather in Scotland. Our site visits consist of a good meeting centring around works progressed over the last 4 to 5 weeks, ensuring the construction programme. Progress this last term has been that many of the new stone quions are installed around windows and wall corners, blockwork has begun for the […]

Progress in Letchworth

Scaffold being taken down, rise by rise in Letchworth as the new roof tiles, coping stones and brickwork are completed.

Permission Granted

We have today received permission from the Local Authority Planning Department for this 5 dwelling and new retail unit site in Offley. It is understood that the local community were very receptive to the new development which greatly enhances the locale.

Proposal CGI’s

It is always fantastic when we can have a very nice and demonstrative CGI commissioned to really show off our proposals. We are excited to show this scheme in an almost photo-realistic visual …

Progress in London

Progress coming along on out site in London, windows and external doors are installed, some plasterwork taking place and first fix plumbing is progressing. There is minimal work planned to the front of the property save for a new flat roof over the porch and a small front extension at ground level and new front […]

Another Sunny Site Visit

It always seems to be a sunny day in Scotland for our site visits. Progress to the internal walls this time, steels going in and some more stone pointing works complete.