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new parish centre

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Brockley Cross development

new parish centre

Our lady Star of the Sea Church

Broadstairs, Kent
This project involves the creation of a new parish centre within the curtilage of a listed Giles Gilbert Scott church in Broadstairs. The new centre will complement the existing building whilst adding much needed meeting space.A walled garden has been created between the two buildings, acting as an external transitional space for events, liturgical celebrations or simply socialising.The feature 'light mill' at the rear of the parish centre is a reflection of the curved sanctuary of the existing church and also creates a significant focus within the interior.

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Billericay Methodist Church Billericay, Essex March 2009
Our brief was to reconfigure the front of the church to enable all spaces to be fully accessible. It also included remodelling the space to facilitate more contemporary styles of worship currently popular within the congregation. The application of contemporary technology to the existing interior has caused some spaces to seem disorganised or even unsafe.We put together a presentation to be presented to the parish, showing several options, with a range of costs.

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Brockley Cross development

Brockley Cross re-development
We were invited by a local community group to prepare a proposal for the refurbishment of the public areas in Brockley Cross. Our proposal was to pedestrianise Coulgate Street to create an area of shops, restaurants, cafes and kiosks surrounded by green gardens. Access to Brockley Road would be open, providing a pleasant progression of spaces by passing underneath a simple wooden structure.

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Kersal Hill convent

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new cafe interior

new cafe interior

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The project included a interior design scheme for a new cafe within the Tea Factory in Brockley. The client wanted an alternative look that created a calm, welcoming environment.

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Brockley, London

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Rossmere Cottage

Interior Studio Scheme

Tunnel House Extension

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Gambia Eco Development

Barriadale House extension

Cranfield House extension

House Extension Bromley

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Rossmere Cottage

Rossmere Way Hartlepool
The clients own a cottage in Hartlepool, the land surrounding the property has become too large for them to maintain as they have grown older. We portioned off a section of the land and applied for planning permission to build a new three bedroom family house with a back garden and drive way. The new dwelling compliments the neighbouring properties in style and will be an attractive addition to the existing street scape.

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Interior Studio Scheme

Interior studio scheme Wilton Road, Southampton
We were approached by the client to remodel their existing study as the current accommodation was not sufficient for their present collection of workstations and books. The reorganisation was essential to give them an organized methodical file system. We designed bespoke shelving to line each of the walls but extruded a feature circular window seat from the regular pattern for relaxation and reading. The circular feature reflects on to the facing wall by the interruption of the shelving's linear rhythm.

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Tunnel House Extension

Tunnel Avenue £250.000
Tunnel Avenue is situated parallel to the busy A102. This presented a major challenge to us in providing a high quality living environment. Our client owns a small 1950s end of terrace house on Tunnel Avenue which provides supported accommodation for several adults living independently. There is an increasing need for accommodation of this nature resulting in our client's need to extend the house. We proposed a scheme which is noticeably contemporary and in contrast with the existing street scape to improve the environment and appeal to the council's policies for the area. We are currently in discussions with the planning department and environmental control to progress the scheme to a successful conclusion.

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Foxberry Road Single storey extension

This simple single storey extension transformed the basement of an existing Victorian terrace property in South-East London. The demolition of two out buildings at the rear, which once housed the bathroom and little toilet, has made room for a spacious living area acting as the transition from kitchen to garden. The slate patio and white render retain walls gives the perfect stage for the ceder cladding which surrounds the three part sliding doors. The scheme created a new bright and airy bathroom with a slim roof light precisely positioned to give a slot of light which frames the bath.

An additional bathroom was carved from the two bedrooms on the first floor to provide a much needed family bathroom whilst retaining two good sized bedrooms

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Barriadale House extension

Barriadale, Brockley £50.000
This small terraced house in Brockley is very typical for the area. The local style of houses create very dark spaces which hinder modern living. The client of this house had previously extended into the loft space to enhance the property with an extra bedroom and ensuite. Subsequently the house became very uneven with regards to the balance of living space to number of bedrooms. We proposed an extension to the rear for a new open plan kitchen diner. We widened the opening into the existing dining room to bring a higher quality of natural light and a feeling of space in the centre of the house. The extension provides the extra space fro the existing kitchen to allow room for a downstairs cloakroom and utility area, now in high demand for the modern family home. We received full planning approval for this scheme and will be constructed in the near future.

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Cranfield House extension

Cranfield Road
The client's existing basement was used as a workshop as it suffered from insufficient light and a degree of damp from sections of compressed earth floor. Our proposals transformed the space into a light and contemporary kitchen and dining space. A spiral staircase connects the lounge and refurbished basement with an cantilevered walkway overlooking the double height dining area. The existing external basement access has been re-modelled through excavating a small section of the garden . A white cube exudes from the rear elevation and the new terrace allows easy access to and views of the beautifully landscaped garden. The large windows reflect the rhythm of the existing sashes whilst maximising the benefit of natural light and external views. The white cube is rendered smooth to contrast with the adjacent texture of London stock brick.The extension of space at ground and basement level allows for the existing first floor lounge to be converted into an additional bedroom and the reduction in area of the family bathroom gives space for an en suite shower room to the master bedroom.

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House Extension Bromley

house refurbishment Bromley Road, Beckenham
The aim of this proposal was to reinvigorate the house by creating a more appropriate arrangement of rooms to meet the needs and lifestyle of the current owners. The extensive and attractive gardens to the North and South sides of the house were made more physically and visually accessible by blurring the boundaries of external and internal space. A new entrance hall was formed from an under-used courtyard resulting in a light and airy double height space which allowed the former charming entrance hall to be opened up to the gardens as a Solar room. The circulation space was reduced and reorganised to utilise the living space. A glazed wall was inserted between the dining area and hall so natural light now penetrates the centre of the house. The existing dining room became the study and library allowing space on the rear garden elevation for an open plan kitchen, dining room and lounge. Long panoramic windows frame the garden providing views from the main living spaces. The over-long existing garage is remodelled to include a new utility room, distinct from the kitchen and a n enlarged cloakroom with additional storage has been added at this level.A section of north facing glazed roof adds additional natural light to the rear of the lounge and window seats line the walls to utilise those attractive garden views. In the master bedroom an en-suite and dressing room has been added and the existing built in wardrobes removed. The first floor extends over the kitchen of the left wing of the house and rearrangement of the bedrooms creates a better use of space.Finally there is also the opportunity to extend into the roof and create a further two bedrooms.

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Norbert rd. Extension

Norbert Road, Brockley
In order to extentd the living space and kitchen , we proposed a contemporary rear extension which optimizes the daylight on the ground floor.

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Gumley House

Maria Fidelis School

Temporary Classrooms

Reception

Gumley House

Maria Fidelis School

Temporary Classrooms

temporary class rooms John Donne Primary School, Peckham £150.000
The school needed to solve the problem of high demand for places in the school but insufficient funding for permanent extensions. The playground already has two modular classrooms to the rear of the site. One of these was in need of replacement and the other was to remain. To utilise the available budget we proposed a replacement modular buildings to provide the much needed classroom space. Further complexity was added by the need for the London Historic Society to over see all excavations as it was designated as a site which could include items of interest from Roman occupation.. Despite this the project ran smoothly and no relics were found. The classrooms were in full operation for the beginning of term.

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Reception Area John Donne Primary School Peckham
We were approached by the head teachers to propose a scheme for the reception area at John Donne School in Peckham. We removed existing partition walls and rearranged the allocated functions of the spaces to create a more organized system. A large welcoming entrance and waiting area for parents and visitors replaces the long narrow corridor increasing safety for the children and instantly greets visitors when they arrive. The receptionist is therefore given complete control of access to the rest of the school. The existing toilet is replaced to allow accommodation for a fullly accessible facility and a room assigned specifically for staff changing and storage of their belongings. The addition of partition walls to the rear circulation route creates a clearer, more organised space and the remodelling of the finance and staffroom produces better working environments.

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School feasibility

Our Lady's and Holy Family Catholic Primary School Tower Hamlets. London
For this project we considered two existing one form entry schools with nursery provision, on very differenet sites with related strengths and issues.Our brief was to consider the two schools in tandem and to prepare options which would provide 2, 2.5 and 3 form entry provision between the two schools taking into account their individual sites, existing buildings, current issues and future expansion/contraction.Although the schools currently operate independently of one another both are within the Catholic Diocese of Westminster. As a result, options were considered which maximise the benefit of these connections.

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Our Lady and Holy Family RC School Tower Hamlets
The initial designs developed a series of narratives which informed the design decisions. These could briefly be described as 'Wade Street', 'Nesting Boxes' ( Narnia 01) and 'Wood between Worlds' ( Narnia 02).The proposed building has utilised the existing site conditions, the best of recent building method innovations, and the proven qualities of traditional low maintenance external finishes to create distinct but complimentary facilities for the needs of a diverse but inclusive learning community in a distinctive but practical building design.

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Sixth form centre

Finchley Catholic High School Finchley Herts.
We were asked by the school to prepare a presentation looking at creating a new sixth form centre as well as improving the aesthetics and environmental conditions of two of the existing buildings.Our proposal was situated towards the rear of the site, and involved utilising the central route that moves like a spine though the school. We looked at the history of the school as well as the site in order to produce a proposal that best suited the environment.

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ABOUT

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greenteaarchitectsllp are a unique group of individual designers united in their passion for good design, ethical practice and responsible action.We believe that every project, no matter how big or small should be approached from the same perspective.greenteaarchitectsllp challenges each brief to:Minimise the impact on global environmentsEnhance the community and the surrounding areaCreate the most ideal spaces for the end userThis trifocal methodology has the potential to provide a catalyst for change that benefits all. We reject a one-size-fits-all approach in favour of allowing each project to grow into a bespoke design that works uniquely with the immediate community.greenteaarchitectsllp were founded in 2008 by Anne Dixon, Julia Wyatt and Malcolm Dixon.

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Gem Ustaoglu

Architectural Assistant

Graduated from the University of Greenwich in 2008 where he worked on a public space project at Trafalgar Square as well as working on a winning construction project for charity in his final year at university. Joining in early 2011, he is keen to contribute towards the companys ethos on sustainable architecture.

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Bertino Ramirez

Architectural Assistant

Bertino was born in Lanzarote, Spain, and studied at the Seville School of Architecture graduating in 2008. After his studies he has worked for two years at the office “ Arquitectura Campos Alcaide S.L.P. ” where he has been involved in a variety of projects (including museums, offices, health centres and residential).

He is really interested in the traditional themes of the architecture: “space, light, materials people and context”. He admires the works of architects like Alvar Aalto, Richar Neutra, Alvaro Siza or Peter Zumpthor.

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Anne Dixon

Anne Dixon

Partner

After studying at Huddersfield School of Architecture from 1974-1980 Anne completed her professional qualification as an architect at the Polytechnic of Central London in 1982. She has previously worked with the Cooperative In-House Architects and The Rolfe Judd Grup Practice, before taking a career break to raise four children and complete a master's degree in Pastoral Theology. After working for Southwark Diocese and the Catholic Education Service she returned to her first career in architecture.

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Anne Dixon partner

Julia Wyatt

Julia Wyatt partner

Julia Wyatt

Partner

Julia completed her BA (Hons) Architecture at University of Central England in 2006. Where she won the RIBA West Midlands Oscar Naddermier Medal

Julia then continued her studies for a Pg Dip in Architecture at Greenwich University on a part-time basis, which she completed in June 2010. She is now studying for her Part 3 at the University of Westminster.

In her studies Julia has become very interested in the connections between fashion and architecture, as well as exploring deeper into environmental issues.

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Malcolm Dixon

Malcolm Dixon

Partner

After studying at Huddersfield School of Architecture from 1974-1980 Malcolm completed his professional qualifaction as an architect at the Polytechnic of Central London in 1982. In the following years Malcolm's career included work with established retail design consultants. He was later invited to assume the role of a director in a major retail design company in 1988 where his most memorable project involved the re-design of the retail and catering facilities at the Eden Project. It was this project which was to inspire Malcolm's interest in sustainable development.

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Kaissa Tait

Architectural Assistant

Graduated with a Masters in Architecture in 2009 from the University in Dundee and has a strong interest in ecology and sustainable development, which has led to working with such organisations as Cardiff Sustainable Building Centre, The Geddes Institute of Urban Research, Global 2015, and London-based charity RESET. She is currently volunteering as Media Coordinator for architectural charity Architecture for Humanity London.

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David Fuller

Architectural Assistant

Studied architecture at Leeds Metropolitan University where he gained his degree in Architecture and Post Graduate Diploma. He worked in London for JCA Architects where he gained experience in retail design for Debenhams and worked on London’s largest shopping centre WhiteCity. Also spending 4 years at Amdega Conservatories where he learnt his trade being an Architectural CAD technician and did a HNC in Building Studies.

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news Sepetember 2011 Our Lady and Holy Family RC School is submitted for planning August 2011 GTA welcome Paul to our team GTA welcome John to our teamJuly 2011 Athenley Primary School is taken to siteJun 2011 Anne Dixon was invited to deliver Informative Master Classes at the Social Impact Challenge 2011. Click hereMay 2011 GTA welcome Buwani to our teamApril 2011 GTA welcome Bertino to our team March 2011 GTA welcome Sasha and Gem to our team February 2011 9th - Planning permission granted for conversion and extension of Our Lady and St Philip Neri RC Church and parish offices at Sydenham Road January 2011 5th - Planning permission granted for Hygiene room at St. William of York School, Forest Hill 10th - GTA welcome Kaissa to our teamDecember 2010 10th - GTA welcome David to our teamOctober 2010 1st - GTA welcome Carlos to the team 1st - Planning permission granted for extension in Cranfield RoadSeptember 2010 17th - Anne Dixon volunteers for the pope's visit at the Big Assembly, Twickenham.August 2010 27th - Accessibilty works completed for St. William of York, Forest HillJune 2010 7th - New reconciliation room completed in Sacred Heart Church, Sittingbourne. May 2010 13th - Green Tea launch Atelier at Fabritecture: the synthesis exhibition. Click here to find out moreMarch 2010 2nd - Green Tea attend EcobuildJanuary 2010 4th - 'Team Green Tea' on the Article 25 website! See here 5th - Planning permission granted for apartment refurbishment on Charing Cross RoadDecember 2009 10th - Planning permision granted for New Parish Centre for Our Lady Star of the Sea Church, BroadstairsNovember 2009 6th - Anne and Julia set off to Cuba on their cycling challenge in aid of Article 25September 2009 10th - Green Tea announce special open day offer!!! August 2009 5th - Planning permission granted for new shopfront at Crossgates Shopping Centre, Leeds. July 2009 27th - GTA move into new offices at The Tea Factory, Brockley 17th - GTA article on Brockley Central June 2009 4th - Julia exhibits her work at the Royal Naval College at Maritime for Greenwich School of Architecture April 2009 21st - Anne and Julia sign up for the Cuban Cycle Challenge to raise money for Article 25. check out how we are doing with our fundraising March 2009 3rd - GTA visit Eco Build January 2009 5th - GTA launches their website December 2008 22nd - Green Tea Architects LLP register at Companies House

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RIBA Council supper summer

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Office Launch Party

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Building Better Schools Conference Bobby Charlton meets Green Tea Architects

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'Thank you so much for the excellent contribution you made to our Social Impact Challenge. The feedback we received was extremely positive and students gained an enormous ammount of the day.'
Dr. Jane Overbury, OBE at CHRIST THE KING Sixth form college
' professional and efficient at all times'...' Green Tea were very good at ensuring that the project remained on schedule, and on budget '...'(GTA) are currently working on a second phase of the project to make our school fully accessible for those with disabilities.'
Sharon Lynch (Headteacher) at St William of York Catholic Primary School.
' The new class are about to take up residence on the building – parents are delighted with the whole building and staff are really enjoying having such great space!'
Headteacher at John Donne Primary School

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