Ark Design Build
This archive of articles showcases the work of Ark Design Build, a Kent-based company we’ve been following since 2017. Specialising in bespoke, contemporary garden rooms and living annexes, they offer both pitched and mono-pitched roof designs. Their buildings are well-specified, and they work closely with clients to incorporate the desired features and fittings, right down to details like bathroom styles and light fixture finishes.
Ark Design Build are experienced in managing Planning Permission applications and ensuring Building Control sign-off, all included as part of their comprehensive turnkey service. They take care of every aspect of the project, delivering a move-in-ready building, complete with features like data cabling, which many other companies offer only as an optional extra.
While based in Kent, they also work in parts of East Sussex and Essex.
Projects by Ark Design Build · newest first
Garden Office with Storage on a Sloping Site
Kent-based Ark Design Build created a dual-purpose garden office on sloping ground, featuring concealed storage. The building showcases black-painted cladding, bi-fold doors, and a wraparound veranda, with a fully plastered interior.
Garden Room Creates a Community Hub
A bespoke 9.6m x 4.8m garden room serves as a community hub for a Kent charity. The building features a unique glazed corner design, Thermowood cladding, kitchen facilities and a cloakroom, alongside a tree-friendly deck for outdoor activities.
Garden Room for All the Family
A 30-square-metre garden room creates a versatile family space in Kent. The L-shaped design incorporates a main entertainment area, shower room and storage space, featuring sliding windows and bi-fold doors for seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Cedar Garden Room with Hidden Store
A 5m x 6m cedar garden room in Sevenoaks combines living space with concealed storage. The design features triple-leaf sliding doors, wraparound glazing, and LED lighting. Inside offers modern finishes, whilst the hidden storage room prioritises practicality.
Black is the New Cedar
Black-painted garden rooms are gaining popularity as an alternative to traditional cedar. Using Siberian Larch or Thermowood with Bedec Barn Paint creates a durable, maintenance-friendly finish. Matching black aluminium frames complete the contemporary aesthetic.
Small Granny Annexe
A compact 19.84sqm granny annexe in Esher maximises space with clever design. The mono-pitched building features a multi-functional living area, kitchenette and en-suite, enhanced by corner glazing and a roof window for natural light.
Garden Office with Porch
A 4m x 4m contemporary garden office features a distinctive recessed porch entrance. The design includes 3m-wide bi-fold doors with stepless threshold, black external cladding, and modern interior finishes, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor workspace.
Home Office & Cinema Room
This 4.8m x 4.8m garden room serves dual purposes as home office and cinema space. The bespoke angular design maximises an awkward plot, featuring black Thermowood cladding, strategically placed windows and custom-fitted furniture.
6ft Deep Garden Studio with Storage Shed
A compact 4m x 1.8m garden studio combines a jewellery workshop with hidden storage. The space-efficient design incorporates Thermowood cladding, a picture window for natural light and modern interior finishes, maximising functionality in a limited area.
Contemporary Garden Office with an Apex Roof
This 6 x 4m garden office features an apex roof with exposed beams and vaulted ceiling, reaching 3.8 metres high. The self-contained space includes a toilet and kitchenette, finished with Thermowood cladding, aluminium doors and slate-effect Tapco tiles.
Garden Apartment for a Long Garden
A 7.5m x 5m garden annexe creates a modern studio apartment in the middle of a long garden. The design features bi-fold doors at both ends, fitted furniture, high-spec kitchen and shower room, maximising space while maintaining garden views.
Community Building with Kitchen & Toilet
A 9m x 4.5m community building created for elderly residents in Richmond features a spacious open-plan layout with integrated kitchen and WC facilities. The modern design includes bi-fold doors, LED lighting and fully connected utilities.
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