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The project included a new two storey extension, improvements to the layout, a new front doorcase and landscaping. after 25 20.12.2013 30 20.12.2013 02 18.09.2014 adj after 25 20.12.2013 1/8 CHESTNUT LODGE- extension, alterations & landscaping Chestnut Lodge is Grade II* Listed. The project included a new two storey extension, improvements to the layout, a new front doorcase and landscaping. The conservation work involved the replacement and strengthening of the oak frame, the reinstatement of a mullion window incorporating new leaded light glazing, and complete redecoration with lime paint. RETURN TO: INTERIOR PROJECTS LANDSCAPE PROJECTS ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS IN THE WORKS Rodney Black Design Studios. Gun Hill House, Ipswich Road, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6HR, UK Tel +44(0)1206 322800 Architecture@rodneyblackdesignstudios.co.uk STAY IN TOUCH: © 2023 RODNEY BLACK. Powered and secured by Wix / PRIVACY POLICY/ SITE DESIGN: RODNEY BLACK VAT Registration no. 665 9458 79 Registered in England no. 3161218

This Grade II Listed mid-16th century, timber frame farmhouse was extended to be in keeping with and enhance the existing house which was conserved under a second phase. The green oak framed extension, over a deep moat to the rear, was built off a hand-made brick plinth with hair reinforced lime external render finish, leaded light windows with oak sub-frames and a hand-made clay tile roof. The original roof, previously tiled with concrete tiles, was thatched. 01 1.7.04 500 82 01.09.2022 8 22.8.01 01 1.7.04 500 1/9 WOOD FARM- Alterations & extension This Grade II Listed mid-16th century, timber frame farmhouse was extended to be in keeping with and enhance the existing house which was conserved under a second phase. The green oak framed extension, over a deep moat to the rear, was built off a hand-made brick plinth with hair reinforced lime external render finish, leaded light windows with oak sub-frames and a hand-made clay tile roof. The original roof, previously tiled with concrete tiles, was thatched. We were also commissioned to design a new barn adjacent to the house. It was constructed of green oak on a brick plinth with a black pantiled roof and black weatherboarding. It is attached to converted outbuildings and is used in conjunction with a new swimming pool. This project won both the Home and Conservation RIBA East Spirit of Ingenuity Awards 2004. RETURN TO: INTERIOR PROJECTS LANDSCAPE PROJECTS ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS IN THE WORKS Rodney Black Design Studios. Gun Hill House, Ipswich Road, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6HR, UK Tel +44(0)1206 322800 Architecture@rodneyblackdesignstudios.co.uk STAY IN TOUCH: © 2023 RODNEY BLACK. Powered and secured by Wix / PRIVACY POLICY/ SITE DESIGN: RODNEY BLACK VAT Registration no. 665 9458 79 Registered in England no. 3161218

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Hintlesham Priory is Grade II listed. The project involved the demolition of an existing lean-to, the construction of a new three storey extension of red brick with hand–made plain tile roof containing the Rear Hall, Garden Room and a new staircase on the ground floor, a second staircase, landing, shower room and bedroom on the first floor and new landing and bathroom on the second floor 20 5.2.09 18 5.2.09 17 5.2.09 20 5.2.09 1/5 HINTLESHAM PRIORY- Alterations, refurbishment, extensions & landscaping Hintlesham Priory is Grade II listed. The project involved the demolition of an existing lean-to, the construction of a new three storey extension of red brick with hand–made plain tile roof containing the Rear Hall, Garden Room and a new staircase on the ground floor, a second staircase, landing, shower room and bedroom on the first floor and new landing and bathroom on the second floor. A new single storey Boots room extension links the playroom and house. An existing single storey extension was fully refurbished for the Laundry, WC and corridor. The existing attic space was strengthened, insulated and refurbished to create two bedrooms and a large landing. Landscaping work included new stone paved terraces and steps. Hintlesham Priory received an SAA Craftsmanship Award in 2008. RETURN TO: INTERIOR PROJECTS LANDSCAPE PROJECTS ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS IN THE WORKS Rodney Black Design Studios. Gun Hill House, Ipswich Road, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6HR, UK Tel +44(0)1206 322800 Architecture@rodneyblackdesignstudios.co.uk STAY IN TOUCH: © 2023 RODNEY BLACK. Powered and secured by Wix / PRIVACY POLICY/ SITE DESIGN: RODNEY BLACK VAT Registration no. 665 9458 79 Registered in England no. 3161218

We were commissioned to design a large new house on the site of an earthquake damaged stone building near Perugia in Umbria, Italy. A planning condition was that the footprint should be the same trapezoid shape as the destroyed building. The house is 740m² on three floors connected by a large circular staircase. Le Selve 1 045 October 2006 02 Le Selve 1 1/6 LE SELVE- New House We were commissioned to design a large new house on the site of an earthquake damaged stone building near Perugia in Umbria, Italy. A planning condition was that the footprint should be the same trapezoid shape as the destroyed building. The house is 740m² on three floors connected by a large circular staircase. The main living rooms and bedrooms have wonderful views over the valley. The ground floor has a verandah along the south side and the lower ground floor contains the main entrance hall, a billiard room and garages. Our work included a landscaping scheme. RETURN TO: INTERIOR PROJECTS LANDSCAPE PROJECTS ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS IN THE WORKS Rodney Black Design Studios. Gun Hill House, Ipswich Road, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6HR, UK Tel +44(0)1206 322800 Architecture@rodneyblackdesignstudios.co.uk STAY IN TOUCH: © 2023 RODNEY BLACK. Powered and secured by Wix / PRIVACY POLICY/ SITE DESIGN: RODNEY BLACK VAT Registration no. 665 9458 79 Registered in England no. 3161218

The house was extended to include a new orangery and new porch at the front, a bay window in the sitting room and a new games room at the rear. 11 30.10.02 1 15.11.02 3 15.11.02 11 30.10.02 1/3 WHITE LODGE The house was extended to include a new orangery and new porch at the front, a bay window in the sitting room and a new games room at the rear. The new dining room is of seasoned oak construction with natural slate and hand made clay plain tile roofs, hand made brick plinth, natural hydraulic lime rendering, specially made leaded lights and decorative ironmongery to match the existing house. A jettied gallery allows the new rooflights to light the existing hall and staircase. The work received a Suffolk Association of Architects Craftsmanship Award. RETURN TO: INTERIOR PROJECTS LANDSCAPE PROJECTS ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS IN THE WORKS Rodney Black Design Studios. Gun Hill House, Ipswich Road, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6HR, UK Tel +44(0)1206 322800 Architecture@rodneyblackdesignstudios.co.uk STAY IN TOUCH: © 2023 RODNEY BLACK. Powered and secured by Wix / PRIVACY POLICY/ SITE DESIGN: RODNEY BLACK VAT Registration no. 665 9458 79 Registered in England no. 3161218

Explore our website and find out what we are upto and the different services we offer. Home News Lectures Publications Projects Interiors Landscape Architecture In the Works Values Vacancies Awards Contact © 2023 RODNEY BLACK. Powered and secured by Wix / PRIVACY POLICY/ SITE DESIGN: RODNEY BLACK

We were commissioned to design this tennis pavillion as a feature after completing multiple projects on this site. tennis pav 14 19.05.2022 20230531_081129 tennis pav 1/4 DAIRYHOUSE SUMMERHOUSE We were commissioned to design this tennis pavillion as a feature after completing multiple projects on this site. The Hexagon form developed from the layout of the existing garden walls which have corners of almost exactly 60 degrees on plan. This continued in the design and the hexagon was used as a motif for the doors and throughout the interior. The materials used on this porject were brick wall, lead roof and iron work veranda. RETURN TO: INTERIOR PROJECTS LANDSCAPE PROJECTS ARCHITECTURE PROJECTS IN THE WORKS Rodney Black Design Studios. Gun Hill House, Ipswich Road, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6HR, UK Tel +44(0)1206 322800 Architecture@rodneyblackdesignstudios.co.uk STAY IN TOUCH: © 2023 RODNEY BLACK. Powered and secured by Wix / PRIVACY POLICY/ SITE DESIGN: RODNEY BLACK VAT Registration no. 665 9458 79 Registered in England no. 3161218

Our approach to architecture is progressive classism this means reassesing classical design for the modern era. We apply this rule throughout our projects and strongly believe the finished articles to have timeless relevance. BELIEFS Our approach to architecture is progressive classism this means reassesing classical design for the modern era. We apply this rule throughout our projects and strongly believe the finished articles to have timeless relevance. Rodney Black's book Giving Orders sets out these underlying values. Use the link below to find out more about this book. https://www.rbdspublications.co.uk/ SUSTAINABILITY We pride our values on how we can improve the environment, whether that is through sustainability or conservation. Our aim is to create environmentally friendly spaces that are harmonious with the surroundings. We aim to use sustainable products and technology in all our projects including green oak, biomass boilers, heat pumps, photo voltaics and solar collectors. Green Oak frame buildings have been built in the UK for many centuries. They are derived from Roman carpentry practice and have the potential for enormously long life. Some extant oak-framed buildings are over 800 years old. This is an approach to building with which we are very familiar having surveyed and conserved many of them. Our new green oak framed buildings are projected to have very long life, especially as the associated brickwork is laid in lime mortar. This approach to building has many environmental benefits including the carbon capture of the oak structure and the very low ratio of energy required for construction/useful life span. With the strong trend towards energy conservation and the use of renewable fuels, we are taking the lead in every project we undertake to incorporate the new technologies and to reduce heat losses from buildings. Photo voltaics (PV), solar collectors, bio-mass boilers and heat pumps are all technologies we are incorporating into our projects. Creake House A current project which is at the construction stage is going to have zero carbon emissions for 70+ years. This is due to implementing a variety of environmentally friendly installations into the design such as heatpumps, large PV arrays and carbon offsetting with tree planting. CONSERVATION We have been actively involved in the conservation of historic buildings for many years. Our work to date includes 5 Grade I listed buildings, 5 Grade II* listed buildings and numerous Grade II listed buildings and we have received awards for conservation and craftsmanship. Conservation work includes mediaeval oak frame and infill panels, plasterwork including decorative and sculpted interior plaster and external rendering including pargetting, historic brick and stonework, roofing work of all materials including slate, tile (peg, plain and pantile), lead, stainless steel, copper, thatch (both straw and reed), repairs to windows including leaded lights and sourcing hand-made glass, preservation of wall papers, wall panelling, floor finishes including timber boards, brick, tile (including encaustic), stone, staircases, chimneys and chimney pieces, strengthening of buildings without detectable disturbance of historic finishes in the finished work (including underpinning and superstructure failures), installation of mechanical (heating and plumbing) and electrical services into historic buildings, reversion to original floor layouts where intruded walls, floors and ceilings are removed and the finishes restored according to the cues left by original finishes or other evidence of original finishes...and so on. Our expertise led to our being chosen to spearhead the restoration of buildings designed by a British architect in 1895 damaged in the Great Hansin Earthquake which hit Kobe, Japan, in 1995. Rodney Black Design Studios. Gun Hill House, Ipswich Road, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6HR, UK Tel +44(0)1206 322800 Architecture@rodneyblackdesignstudios.co.uk STAY IN TOUCH: © 2023 RODNEY BLACK. Powered and secured by Wix / PRIVACY POLICY/ SITE DESIGN: RODNEY BLACK VAT Registration no. 665 9458 79 Registered in England no. 3161218

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It is such an exciting time when you are considering a project and we want to hear about it. LET US KNOW HOW WE CAN HELP YOU It is such an exciting time when you are considering a project and we want to hear about it. So call us on our below contact number and speak to one of the team, we will get your property up on our system and run through your ideas where we can also give you advice on planning policies/requirements and costs involved. First name Last name Email Phone Message Submit Rodney Black Design Studios. Gun Hill House, Ipswich Road, Dedham, Colchester, CO7 6HR, UK Tel +44(0)1206 322800 Architecture@rodneyblackdesignstudios.co.uk Opening Hours; Mon -Fri 9am - 5.30pm Recruitment Updated: April 2025 You can view our employment opportunities here. STAY IN TOUCH: © 2023 RODNEY BLACK. Powered and secured by Wix / PRIVACY POLICY/ SITE DESIGN: RODNEY BLACK VAT Registration no. 665 9458 79 Registered in England no. 3161218