Welcome Marcelina!

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We’re thrilled to welcome Marcelina to the cb3 design team! Marcelina joins us as a Part I Architectural Assistant after recently graduating Robert Gordon university, bringing fresh perspectives and a wealth of talent to our creative family. To help you get to know her better, we’ve asked Marcelina a few fun questions about her architectural… Read more »

Chaddock Hall: From Ruins to Reconstruction

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Chaddock Hall, Worsley CGI image

Chaddock Hall, a historic grade II listed house in Worsley near Walkden and Astley on the outskirts of Northwest Manchester and Lancashire, is being thoughtfully reimagined into two stunning new residences. Following significant fire damage in 2014, the property is currently being reconstructed by Redwaters Construction Ltd and is due to be complete very soon…. Read more »

Behind the scenes of our Lymm office

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Take a glimpse inside our Lymm office, where all the magic happens! We love our cosy, open-plan studio full of greenery, innovative ideas and the expertise to make your dream project a reality! We provide a full architectural service from feasibility through to project completion, offering a wide range of services in all aspects of… Read more »

we’re hiring!

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Position: Architectural Technician/Technologist. Location: Peebles / Edinburgh. CB3 Design is currently looking to recruit an experienced Technician/Technologist to join our team in Peebles, with a future opportunity to work in Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, dynamic team and contribute to a variety of projects across the UK. We are a… Read more »

we’re hiring!

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Position: Part 2 Architectural Assistant / Architect. Location: Peebles / Edinburgh. CB3 Design is currently looking to recruit a Part 2 Architectural Assistant or Architect to join our team in Peebles, with a future opportunity to work in Edinburgh. This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, dynamic team and contribute to a variety… Read more »

eco, off-grid, low energy house

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coloured site plan for eco house Scottish Borders

Look at that view – and the sun isn’t even shining! What an incredible location for a new off-grid, low-energy, eco house. With Planning permission recently granted, we hope to have the Building Warrant in place shortly to allow kick-off on site. We’ll be posting pictures as the work progresses, so watch this space!

the fun stuff!

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The fun stuff! Love that our clients love these as much as we do. They go so well with the veined black marble worktops and slatted oak kitchen units. This house remodeling is now complete and looking beautiful. Internal alterations to future-proof this home and garden in terms of accessibility for our clients. Sensor-operated pocket… Read more »

Looking back….& forward

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open plan kitchen extension

It’s always lovely to be invited back to see projects once they have been completed. This property in Peebles was completed a couple of years ago but our Clients (and their dogs!) are still loving the space. The traditional semi-detached villa was altered and extended to form a bright open-plan kitchen and living space with… Read more »

Lymm Historic Transport Day

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The view from the Lymm office window last Friday afternoon as all the historic steam and horse-drawn canal barges started to arrive for Lymm Transport Day The sun was shining, and the air had a whiff of steam engines, as the beer gardens started to call. Yes, it is a lovely telegraph pole!