JB Architects

09/10/2026

Commercial Industrial Unit Fit-Out & Mezzanine Design, Havant, Hampshire

JB Architects provided architectural design and technical services for the commercial fit-out of a 2,000 m² industrial unit in Havant, Hampshire, transforming the newly constructed building into a specialist workplace incorporating offices, laboratories, workshops, meeting rooms and warehouse facilities.

The project included the design of two additional mezzanine levels, maximising the available internal volume and providing valuable additional floorspace. Working alongside structural engineers, fire consultants, M&E consultants and interior designers, the layouts were carefully coordinated to meet Building Regulations, accessibility and operational requirements.

The fit-out created a combination of laboratories, workshops, office space, a server room, meeting rooms, canteen and wellbeing facilities, together with equipment storage and racking within the main warehouse.

JB Architects also secured planning permission for additional windows and external extract ventilation and ductwork, enabling the specialist laboratory and workplace requirements to be successfully integrated into the building.

Services provided:
· Architectural Design
· Planning Permission
· Building Regulations Drawings
· Structural Coordination
· M&E Coordination
· Construction Drawings

To see more photos from recent site visits, please visit our "Current Project Blog" on our website.

www.jb-architecturedesign.com/current-project-blog

25/09/2026

Period Cottage Extension in East Meon, Hampshire

This single storey extension to a period cottage in East Meon, near Petersfield, created a spacious open-plan kitchen, dining and family room within the South Downs National Park. The design responds carefully to the character of the existing thatched cottage while maximising its exceptional countryside views, demonstrating how a sensitive house extension in the South Downs can combine traditional architecture with contemporary family living.

The clients wanted to make the most of the property's elevated position and uninterrupted views across the East Meon Valley and towards the South Downs Way. Working within the planning constraints of the South Downs National Park, the extension was developed to respect the scale, materials and character of the original cottage.

Natural, locally sourced flint and red brick, combined with a slate roof, exposed oak beams and high-performance slimline aluminium sliding doors, create an extension that feels both timeless and modern. A vaulted ceiling floods the new living space with natural light, while expansive glazing provides a seamless connection between the interior and surrounding landscape.

The completed period property extension demonstrates how thoughtful architectural design can enhance a character home without compromising its identity, delivering a bright, energy-efficient family space that embraces both indoor and outdoor living.

Services provided:
• Architectural Design
• Planning Permission
• Building Regulations Drawings
• Structural Coordination
• Construction Drawings
• Contract Administration

To see more photos from recent site visits, please visit our "Current Project Blog" on our website.

www.jb-architecturedesign.com/current-project-blog

19/06/2026

Happy weekend, everyone.

JB Architects has been proudly working with both Alton FC and Treloar's in order to provide a new covered safe standing and seating area at The Exclusive Networks Stadium, Alton.

Treloar's supports around 180 children and young people, aged 4 to 25 years, who come from across the country to attend school and college.

All students are physically disabled, many with complex clinical needs and sensory impairment. Treloar's provides a fully inclusive, supportive environment where young people can learn whilst having therapy and care integrated into their tailored programme.

Alton FC and Treloars recently held a fundraising event at the ground for the works, allowing local teams to play on the pitch and take part in various stadium activities whilst learning about the proposals.

It's been amazing to be part of the process as we work to ensure that football is accessible to everyone and can be enjoyed in comfort with friends and family.

We at JB Architects look forward to sharing more about this project with you all down the line once the proposal plans are confirmed.

To see more pictures from recent site visits, please look at our "Current Project Blog" on our website.

www.jb-architecturedesign.com/current-project-blog

08/06/2026

Our stunning Southsea single-storey extension project is now complete.

With its expansive, open-plan kitchen and dining area that opens out onto a level-access patio, this extension has truly revolutionised the ground-floor space.

With the ability to push the large slim-line sliding doors back into the external wall construction, our clients will benefit from the maximum openable area between the garden and the property's internal areas.

The extension was carefully designed around these doors, allowing them to slide back into the wall of the entrance hall, where there are no window installations.

This project will offer fantastic views of the landscaped garden once the works in that section are completed.

This was a highly intricate project, in which JB Architects was tasked with designing out as many downstands as possible and all structural posts, in collaboration with a structural engineer. This meticulous planning has allowed for seamless ceilings and unobstructed views throughout the open-plan spaces.

Any structure on show within the open plan space has been incorporated into the 'A' frame truss installations, which allow for this extension to stand apart from the rest internally.

JB Architects was appointed to obtain Planning and Building Regulations approval for the extension project.

To see more pictures from recent site visits, please look at our "Current Project Blog" on our website.

www.jb-architecturedesign.com/current-project-blog

07/06/2026

JB Architects was proud to support Sean Reading’s charity pitch day at Bristol City, Ashton Gate today.

Sean has been organising charity pitch days since 2013 alongside his JB Architects duties with his friend Phil George.

An amazing £4,498.45 was raised today by the participants at Team Edstreme Charity Events latest event.

Well done everyone, looking forward to supporting your 2027 event 😀⚽️👍

A MASSIVE THANKS TO ALL OUR AMAZING PARTICIPANTS!

We are pleased to announce that we raised an incredible £4,498.45 at our Bristol City FC, Ashton Gate pitch day.

Amazing support and fun as always.

We look forward to announcing our plans for our 2027 between Christmas and March.

Sean Reading & Phil George
Team Edstreme organisers

27/03/2026

A completed new build house in Binsted, Nr Alton, Hampshire.

The brief on this project was to obtain planning permission for a 3 bedroom property on a large and disused part of the client’s garden.

Once planning permission had been obtained, the land was sold and the property has since been built and is now on the market.

The property boasts an open-plan kitchen dining room, separate living room, entrance hall, 3 well-proportioned bedrooms, neat rear garden and a spacious driveway and parking.

The width of the plot meant that we needed to focus on providing a practical living space while ensuring good access to outside spaces.

To see more pictures from recent site visits, please look at our "Current Project Blog" on our website.

www.jb-architecturedesign.com/current-project-blog

05/02/2026

Take a look at pictures taken during our recent site visit to one of our Havant projects, which is progressing nicely on-site.

The works include a single-storey rear extension and a part two-storey extension.

The newly formed open-plan area on the ground floor will accommodate an expansive kitchen, dining, and garden room, along with a utility space and a secondary access point to the property.

This allows the removal of any dirty/wet clothing before entering the habitable areas of the property.

The newly created open-plan space to the rear will provide stunning views of the large, landscaped garden and offer our clients a great entertaining space.

On the first floor, the client's existing master bedroom will now benefit from a walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite.

JB Architects was also tasked with completing a complex build over agreement with Southern Water, which was approved.

JB Architects was appointed to obtain approval for the extension project's Planning and Building Regulations.

To see more pictures from recent site visits, please visit at our "Current Project Blog" on our website.
www.jb-architecturedesign.com/current-project-blog

01/01/2026

🎉HAPPY NEW YEAR🎉

Exciting times ahead as we become JB Architects.

With a new look, logo, website, and exciting projects lined up for this year, we look forward to sharing more information with you soon.

All the best for 2026, everyone, and we look forward to our interactions throughout the coming year.

Jimmy Bessant, Sean Reading & Liam Lancaster
JB Architects

19/12/2025

The office is now closed for Christmas & the New Year.

Thank you to all our clients and everyone who has liked/shared our content on social media this year.

Have a great Christmas and New Year, see you all in 2026!

Jimmy Bessant, Sean Reading & Liam Lancaster
JB Architecture