Accessible Housing

Projects to improve independent living for disabled people and wheelchair users.

Johnson Design has looked at various projects to improve independent living for disabled people, and wheelchair users. We have worked on new build projects and adapting existing properties to make them accessible internally and externally to be functional for the inhabitants but also aesthetically pleasing and design orientated as possible and in context with the surrounding environment.

The aim of this project was to provide a home where a family could be reunited and able to live together again following a serious road traffic accident.

The clients existing home could not be adapted to meet the living requirements so a design proposal has been created to build a new home in the garden which will enable the family to live together once again with healthcare at home to maximise independent living.

The site is situated within the historic town of Bridgnorth and within the conservation area so the design has needed to be sympathetic to the surroundings as well as being an accessible home. The design features a low-profile sedum roof, as well as old English bricks for the first level and stone brick walls to the lower level.

By utilising local sourced materials, the building will blend into the surroundings and the choice of roof will reduce the impact.

The building first and foremost is of course a home, which is reflected in the maximised natural light, shared living space and the outstanding views, with two outside terrace areas providing safe access to fresh air.

Internally, everything has been designed to ensure accessibility and to make living as inclusive as possible, with underfloor heating and natural materials such as wood or stone flooring to reduce dust, creating a healthier environment.

The team has found it incredibly rewarding to design a one off bespoke accessible home. Creating designs that balance attractive design features with improved accessibility for disabled people and wheelchair users, enabling independent living and healthcare at home is a privilege as it is promoting and building a wider more inclusive society.

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From start to finish these guys were fantastic. I highly recommend this outfit I had them plan my renovation & they did such a good job I’m having them back to do another 2 properties that need pretty much the same work. Always at the end of the phone willing to offer any advice Matt Spinks has been a dynamite Tip top company !
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Mr Daye

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We have used Johnson Design several times and have always found them so helpful, efficient and professional. We are presently using them for a complex multi-building design and Vic has brought such vision and interest to our options. Our views are always taken seriously (something a previous architect we had dealt with didn’t do) making you feel very involved in all designs and decisions.
We would highly recommend this company regardless of how big or small your design is.
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Alison York

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Johnson Design Partnership is a forward thinking and progressive Architectural Practice with a track record of successful projects to date. In my experience they always deliver to time scale and within budget and they bring a flair and innovative style that makes them a pleasure to work with I would have no hesitation in recommending them for future projects and particularly those involving difficult or complex Planning issues as they have proved in the past that their careful and considered strategic approaches to their projects and the needs of their clients ultimately ensures positive outcomes.
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Paul Brown, Director of RSM Tenon, RSM TENON

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We would recommend Johnson Design for those wanting to extend their home. They came up with an original concept and layout, moving the stairs was something we’d not even considered but it works really well. They then worked with us to accommodate our ideas, making the design collaborative. They talked us through the various stages of the process and explained everything, also because they handled everything it meant we didn’t need to get involved with the complexities of the planning process.
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Mr and Mrs Clary – Bridgnorth, Shropshire

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“A definite recommend! Matt and his team have worked tirelessly with us on our project over the last 3 years. I think it’s stretched everyone and every aspect of the planning process, matt and his team have been happy to research, find and negotiate tweaks throughout to get planning permission done.”
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Wendy H

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Our garden is long, narrow and lies along a steep, exposed slope. It is difficult to do anything meaningful with it. Vic Johnson and Andi Clews have developed plans for our garden which should result in something very special, with stunning entrance, privacy and exciting trails throughout the garden. Can’t wait to see it completed!
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Paul Griffiths

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It had taken eighteen months for us to decide that we would re-locate to the ‘Strettons’. Moving house for us meant also moving an established ceramics and painting studio, we were concerned about finding a property within our budget that would also have the appropriate space.
It was obvious from our early property searches that finding the perfect ‘fit’ was very unlikely, so we took the opportunity to visit an open information weekend run by Johnson Design Partnership. We were immediately encouraged by what we saw and once we had purchased the property, we invited Johnson Design to visit and take a look.
Our original idea was to do a loft conversion as planning permission was already in place, but after a couple of exploratory meetings it became clear that this was unlikely to exploit the position of the property to its best advantage or indeed answer our need for comfortable bespoke studio space. These design conversations helped us focus on the true potential of the property, gradually the idea of a glass link between the original house and separate garage emerged as the way forward.
The final result is overwhelmingly better than we imagined it might be. ‘The Link ‘ has already become a creative centre, providing a light and airy space connecting inside and outside areas from both studio and house; not only is it a functional dining and living area but a truly peaceful and contemplative place to soak up the stunning changes in light of the sky and the landscape which surround us, but also a space to dream and imagine – a painting or ceramic form in the making?
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Mr and Mrs Farrell - Stretton Hills, Shropshire

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A good Architectural practice, producing aesthetically modern buildings. Keen and enthusiastic, a pleasure to work with.
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David Candlin, Director of Estates for North Shropshire College, Walford and North Shropshire College