MOOi News
Our Instagram feed below shares news from MOOi and progress on our latest projects, socialise with us @mooiarchitecture
Planning Approval | MOOi have successfully obtained planning consent to adapt + extend a detached modernist property in South Cambs 🧡 Featuring a single-storey extension, reconfigured layout, wild flower roof + PV array ⭐️ We look forward to progressing this project through the detailed design stages! #MOOi #instaarchitecture #archigram #designproposal
Before & After 🧡 MOOi were approached by the owners of this 1960’s split level property #property in #Suffolk with a brief to resolve the disjointed layout, improve the physical + visual connection with the outside spaces & modernise the dated exterior + interior appearance ⭐️
The proposals included a series of adaptations & additions to improve the layout & circulation of the property. At lower-ground level this involved converting a garage into a spacious kitchen & dining area, looking out onto a beautifully landscaped sunken courtyard & at upper-ground level, a living room extension & home office that lead out onto a raised terrace & the upper-level garden beyond, again wonderfully landscaped by our lovely clients 🏡 #photoshoot #archigram #1960shouse #renoinspo #MOOi
📸 by @msap_photo 🧡
On Site | Our latest MOOi project to renovate + extend a #victorian terraced property in the Riverside Conservation Area #Cambridge is nearing completion 🧡 This project includes a host of #renewable features such as an Air Source Heat Pump, Solar PVs & home battery storage! Finishing touches to the joinery & decorating next week! Professional photos to follow soon 📸 ⭐️ #underconstruction #instaconstruction #MOOi
On Site | Sunny site visit last week at our MOOi project in #Cambridge, Newnham ⭐️
There’s been great progress on site by Gercke Building Services with the external shrouds, slim framed sliding doors + modular rooflight now installed!
Up next, picture window installation + varied width charred #larch cladding 🧡 #underconstruction #renovationjourney #MOOi
Completed Project | Before & After 🧡 Our latest project to update and reconfigure a #Victorian terraced property in central #cambridge is complete 🧡 Featuring slimline sliding doors by @maxlightltd and kitchen in collaboration with @belvisifurniture, including a beautiful matte porcelain worktop, Oak cabinetry & statement pendant lights by @flos ⭐️ Our brief was to maximise space + light in this family kitchen + dining space, without extending the existing footprint ⭐️ With some careful consideration + refined material palette we created a new spacious open plan layout, with expansive views out to the their lovely garden!
Architect: MOOi
Main Contractor: Benchmark Building & Roofing Ltd
Engineer: Andrew Firebrace Partnership
Photographer: Harrison Bunning Photography 📸
Client Feedback | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘MOOi were instrumental in the entire process of the design and construction of our new home. They are professional, dedicated, resourceful and friendly. MOOi cared deeply about how their design fitted in with the lifestyle and needs of our family. Their attention to details and strive for energy efficiency are commendable. We would highly recommend MOOi Architecture.’
We love client #feedback and are delighted with our #fivestar rating after completing this contemporary new build family home. If you’re planning your own new build home or home improvement project visit the MOOi website for more information about us, our design process and a selection of our projects, link in the Bio … #happyclients #wehavethebestclients #architects #designers #MOOi 🧡
Design Proposals | We are currently exploring #proposals to extend + reconfigure a detached property in South Cambs to provide additional living space for a young family 🧡 With a restricted plot and a desire to maximise their garden, the only way is up! This scheme includes a two-storey side #extension with dormer, #renewables + new entrance canopy with wild flower roof! #designproposal #renovation #MOOi
Completed Project | We are delighted to receive the professional photos of our latest completed project in Suffolk, perfectly captured by @msap_photo!
This 1960’s split level property was disjointed & lacked connection with the outside spaces at both upper & lower ground levels & the exterior was tired & in need of repair!
The proposals include a series of adaptations & additions to improve the layout & circulation of the property. At lower-ground level this involved converting a garage into a spacious kitchen & dining area, looking out onto a beautifully landscaped sunken courtyard & at upper-ground level, a living room extension & home office that lead out onto a raised terrace & the upper-level garden beyond, again wonderfully landscaped by our clients 🌳
The new additions are clad in horizontal open jointed timber cladding, with Aluminium copings & wild flower green roofs + feature MOOi orange windows 🧡
We look forward to sharing more photos & further details of this project with you soon… #photoshoot #archigram #1960shouse #renoinspo #MOOi
Community interventions | We’ve been commissioned by the mini MOOi’s to see what we could do to help revitalise an uninviting & seemingly forgotten playground in central #Cambridge.
Living in central Cambridge, it’s evident that there’s an unfortunate lack of playgrounds in the Petersfield area and it got us thinking, how we might be able to raise awareness to bring some much needed updates and improvements to the Ravensworth Gardens Playground.
The area in question is on top of the Ravensworth Gardens car park and although there is a playground at present, it is very tired and falling apart and there’s an overgrown patch of grass adjacent which is never used. Owing to its remote location, being raised above the street level of the adjacent Tenison Road and Devonshire Road and its unwelcoming access through large gates, over the years it has become a hotspot for drug dealing, antisocial behaviour and crime.
We feel that the main issue at present is the lack of visual and physical connection with the street. In order to address this (but not affect the existing carpark) a stepped frontage could be introduced, retaining the mature trees, providing a more generous direct route for the public and improving visibility 🌳
A cafe and seating area could also potentially be created on the rear of the car park entrance, in order to create a greater sense of community and for the parents to enjoy whilst visiting the playground 🛝
A new playground, multi-sports pitch and outdoor gym could then be created on the rest of the area, making better use of the space and providing a much needed facility for children of the local area.
We have drafted a quick aerial concept sketch of how this might work. We wanted to raise awareness of this issue with the local Council and provide some initial ideas for how this might be resolved 🧡 #MOOi
On Site | Our latest MOOi project to renovate and extend a #victorian terraced property in the Riverside Conservation Area #Cambridge is coming along nicely, with plasterboarding & internal finishes underway 🧡 We love the framed view out to the garden #onsite #instaconstruction #MOOi
Design Proposals | We are currently exploring sketch #proposals for a contemporary extension to a large detached property in #Cambridge 🧡 Featuring a coffered ceiling, polished concrete floor, wrap around glazing & slimline eaves overhang to minimise solar gain. The refined material palette seeks to emulate the beautiful garden of this property and the bespoke glazing helps to maximise views + connection out onto an expansive raised terrace! #designproposal #renovation #MOOi
About Us | Our aim at MOOi is always to help our clients create considered, sustainable + adaptable homes and buildings that meet their immediate and future needs 🧡 We love to bring together fun, dynamic + quirky solutions for our projects and we believe that Architecture and the built environment should never be ordinary!
If you’re planning a project please visit the MOOi website for more information about us, our design process and a selection of our projects, link in the bio …
📸 Portrait of Aidan, Founder of MOOi by @richardfraserphotography.co.uk
Work in Progress | We’re delighted that work on our latest MOOi project has begun on site in #Cambridge, Newnham ⭐️ This renovation features a dramatic “saw tooth” roof, an external bench with integral storage + varied width charred #larch cladding 🧡 Working in collaboration with local contractors Gercke Building Services, we can’t wait to share progress on this exciting project! ⭐️ #underconstruction #renovationjourney #architecturegram #cambridge #MOOi
Charred Larch House | Our new build MOOi project in #cambridge is now complete 🧡 Constructed using a SIPs building system meant that we could get this build weathertight within weeks, particularly useful in the UK climate ☔️! Featuring a host of renewable technologies including, smart home integration + automation, Photovoltaics + battery storage & Air Source Heat Pump + heat recovery!
A fantastic collaboration with Main Contractors Offord & Camp and @belvisifurniture ⭐️ Professional photos to follow soon 📸 #instaarchitecture #sipsbuild #MOOi
Design Proposals | We are enjoying exploring #design proposals to extend & reconfigure a detached, late 20th Century property in south #Cambridge ⭐️
The proposals include a contemporary extension, which expands into existing spaces to make best use of the existing footprint + minimise build costs. This allows us to create useful flexible areas that are perfect for a young family, be that a playroom visible from the main kitchen, games/music room or a home office space! We love to be mindful of how a home can adapt to the evolving needs of its owners + how we can help plan for this in advance 🧡
#instaarchitecture #sketchideas #designproposal #familyhome #MOOi
To celebrate World Book Day 📚 We are sharing this bibliophile’s dream 💙! This double height #plywood bookcase with fully adjustable shelves + #oak rolling ladder comes in at a staggering 5m tall! 🤩 A central feature in our #residential refurbishment project with @rmconstructioncambridge in #cambridge ⭐️ Finished in ever popular @farrowandball #hagueblue 💙 #instainteriors #librariesofinstagram #bibliophile #worldbookday #MOOi
Client Feedback | ‘We used MOOi to design an extension to our home in Cambridge. We are so delighted with the design. It connects our house to the garden and has let so much light in. Everyone who sees it just says WOW! MOOi are a joy to work with and very responsive. Highly recommend!’
We love client #feedback and are delighted with our #fivestar rating after completing this contemporary family home #renovation. If you’re planning your own home improvement project visit the MOOi website for more information about us, our design process and a selection of our projects, link in the Bio … #happyclients #wehavethebestclients #architects #designers #MOOi
On Site | Our latest MOOi project to renovate and extend a #victorian terraced property in the Riverside Conservation Area #Cambridge is making great progress on site with the structural alterations well underway 🏗️ Fantastic work from local contractor Peter Saunders Builders 🧡 #onsite #instaconstruction #MOOi
We’ve had a busy start to the New Year & we’re delighted to have a diary full of MOOi projects 🧡 While we approach completion on some projects, work continues on site at others & new projects are lined up & ready to commence in the coming months! We look forward to sharing news on our projects with you on Instagram & more details of a selection of completed projects can be found on the MOOi website ⭐️
#ribaarchitects #cambridge #MOOi
Prettige Kerstdagen | ⭐️ Wishing all our MOOi clients, suppliers, contractors, followers and supporters happy holidays and all the best for the New Year ahead! ⭐️
As we always do, we’re sharing our #christmas message on social media with cards being replaced by our donation to a local charity. This year we’re supporting Winter Comfort in Cambridge, an information, advice, training and support centre for those who are homeless or vulnerably housed ❤️
Photograph: Chris Snook Photography
Main Contractor: The Daniels Group
Engineer: Andrew Firebrace Partnership
Architect: MOOi
#happyholidays #festivegreetings #christmascharity #MOOi
Work in Progress | Our MOOi project in #Cambridge CB2 is nearing completion and ready for Christmas 🎄 With the wide board Oak flooring from @tedtoddfloors & the external porcelain paving from @_londonstone now installed 🧡 We do love that circular window framing views of the garden 🪴! Finishing touches to the cladding & interiors this week!
Fantastic work on site by Main Contractor Peter Saunders Builders ⭐️ #underconstruction #instaconstruction #MOOi
We have loved creating artwork of our completed projects as gifts for our valued #MOOi Clients 🧡 “Lantern House” & “House for a Musician” have now been framed & delivered, with more to follow….@mrpenfold providing the perfect backdrop 🤓!
#artwork #gifts #architecture #lovewhatyoudo
Sapphire House | We’re throwing back to sunnier days with our family home refurb project in #Cambridge ☀️ Featuring 10m sliding doors, reading nook/library, external blue render & clad in open jointed Western Red Cedar ⭐️
Main Contractor: Benchmark
📸 @msap_photo #tbt #architecturephotography #familyhome #goawayrain☔️
Design Proposals | We are currently exploring #proposals to #extend & reconfigure an 1960’s detached property in #cambridge, CB1 ⭐️ This proposal includes a two-storey rear extension with an asymmetrical roof form to maximise the south-facing roof slope for a solar panel array ☀️ At ground floor the overhang of the projecting green roof helps to limit solar gain & the splayed plan encourages indoor/outdoor living & dining extending out onto the rear terrace.
Externally the contemporary additions are clad with mixed red, bronze & purple clay arrowhead tiles, which complement the tones of the existing brickwork & provide a warm, textured material quality 🧡 #designproposal #renovation #MOOi
Carlyle House | We love the simplicity of the folded steel & Oak tread #stair that we designed for our #conversion project of a former locksmiths, into six high specification apartments in central #cambridge 🧡 Our brief was to create a contemporary, light filled staircase to serve the new apartments, with materials that provided warmth & longevity 📸 @msap_photo #cityliving #apartmentlife #designdetails #stairs #stairdesign #MOOi ⭐️
Office Trip | It was fantastic to finally explore the Design District on Greenwich Peninsula, London’s first purpose built workplace community for creative industries 🧡 Jam packed with vibrant & innovative #Architecture, designed by an array of highly acclaimed architects including our friends in #Cambridge, @molearchitects! #officetrip #designdistrictlondon #MOOi
Lantern House | We love this bespoke kitchen by @devolkitchens featuring a Copper island, Carrara marble worktop, aged brass taps and ironmongery and PH5 pendant lights from @louispoulsen ⭐️ Project by @mooiarchitecture in collaboration with @the_danielsgroup #kitchen #kitchendecor #itsallinthedetails 📸 @jeanluc.benazet #MOOi
Client Feedback | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘MOOi have been instrumental in the entire process of the design and construction of our new home … professional, dedicated, resourceful and friendly. They care deeply about how their design fits in with the lifestyle and needs of our family. Their attention to detail and strive for energy efficiency are commendable. We would highly recommend MOOi Architecture.’
We’re delighted with this review and another #fivestar rating from our #cambridge clients after we worked together with them to design and build their new home, packed full of #eco features and contemporary design detailing. MOOi managed the process from initial scoping to finalised design ideas, through planning approval and building regulations approval, to contractor and landscaper coordination, project management and regular site visits to a completed family home.
Planning your own #homeimprovement project? Visit the MOOi website for more information about us, our design process and how we can work with you, link in the Bio … #happyclients #architects #makingdreamsreality #MOOi 🧡
New Project | We’re delighted that work on our latest MOOi project has begun on site in Cambridge, CB2 ⭐️ This renovation of a detached 1980’s family home features two single-storey extensions, providing a generous dining room with vaulted ceiling & a TV Room with a fantastic 1.8m circular window in #MOOi #Orange 🧡! Working in collaboration with local contractors Peter Saunders Builders, we can’t wait to share more progress of this exciting project! 🏗️ #underconstruction #renovationjourney #architecturegram #cambridge #MOOi
Colour Pop House | Before & After 🧡 We love the playful geometry of our contemporary extension to an #edwardian home in #cambridge as captured perfectly in these shots by @snookphotograph ⭐️ The slimline sliding doors flood the kitchen with light and the feature cantilevered corner extends the dining area out onto the raised #terrace, creating a generous indoor/outdoor entertaining space ⭐️ #archigram #colourpop #kbbmag #renovationinspiration #MOOi
Architect: MOOi
Main Contractor: @the_danielsgroup
Photographer: Chris Snook Photography
Engineer: Andrew Firebrace Partnership
Work in Progress | Our latest project to update and reconfigure a #Victorian terraced property in central #cambridge is nearing completion 🧡 Featuring slimline sliding doors by @maxlightltd and kitchen in collaboration with @belvisifurniture, including a beautiful matte porcelain worktop, Oak cabinetry & statement pendant lights by @flos ⭐️ We love the subtle natural tones of this #kitchen and dining space and can’t wait to see everything complete in the coming weeks!
#underconstruction #instaconstruction #sitevisit #indiecambridge #MOOi
Scrabble House | Throwback to our renovation of a #victorian home in central #cambridge Featuring external black render, pocket and sliding doors, reclaimed #mahogany flooring, exposed Gault brick wall and chamomile #wildflower roof!📸 @msap_photo #victorianrenovation #throwback #archigram #MOOi
Design Proposals | We love exploring the sectional relationship of our proposals, either to test or convey a conceptual idea at an early design stage 🧡
This project includes a part single-storey, part two-storey extension for a #victorian property in central #Cambridge.
The proposals feature a double height void which funnels natural light down into a new open plan kitchen/dining area at ground floor, as well as providing natural light into a new bedroom suite at first floor above. This solution maximises natural light and maintains privacy for adjacent gardens & buildings in a dense urban location ⭐️
#instaarchitecture #designproposal #victorianhouse #familyhome #MOOi
New Home | We are pleased to announce a new home for MOOi at Hope Street Yard in Cambridge ☀️ A fantastic redevelopment by Camel Projects & their team, providing work spaces for local independent businesses. Sharing our sustainable ethos, the scheme seeks to achieve net zero emissions and an EPC rating of A+ 🌳 The courtyard spaces are beautifully landscaped, complimented with amazing artwork by @mrpenfold! We look forward to being part of this new vibrant creative community and the continued growth of our practice 🧡 #mooi #newoffice #cambridge
Design Proposals | We are currently exploring sketch #proposals for a contemporary extension for a large detached property in central #Cambridge featuring an open plan layout, combined with sliding partitions to provide adaptable spaces for flexible living ⭐️ The polished concrete floor, worktops & splashbacks, combined with the #MOOi orange 🧡 kitchen add some vibrancy to this north-facing aspect & the full height sliding doors provide an uninterrupted view out onto the fantastic rear garden of this property 😍 #sketchideas #MOOi #Architects
MOOi | As an #independent Architecture practice we’re proud to be part of Indie Cambridge, a growing community of successful independent businesses in #Cambridge.
We’re in great company amongst Cambridge’s favourites names across a range of sectors including retail, hospitality, property, culture, learning and leisure and we love working with and supporting our fellow Indie members!
Profile photography by @julespixels for @indie.cambridge
#indiecambridge #independentbusiness #architects #designers #MOOi
We do love a statement bathroom 🧡!
The @divinesavages ‘Geometric Avery’ wallpaper is quirky and playful, the hue of the flamingos reflected in the custom painted, fuchsia pink roll-top bath and the green parrots matched with the floor tiles!
The ‘Acme’ scuffed brass bathroom fittings, with their aged patina and knurled detailing are the perfect finishing touch for this bold yet practical family bathroom ⭐️
Architects: @mooiarchitecture
Contractor: @the_danielsgroup
Photography: @snookphotograph
#instabathroom #bathroomdecor #colourfulinteriors #MOOi
Design detail | Our new build property in #cambridge is nearing completion with the vertical slatted screen for the bespoke #oak stair now installed ⭐️ The feature screen extends between basement, ground and first floor levels. This provides a focal point + material consistency that adds warmth and texture to compliment the #porcelain tiles and #herringbone flooring.
The property is controlled by a fantastic smart home system from @baulogic.uk 🧡 Allowing for the seamless control of all aspects of the highly complex M&E installation in this property! Amazing work as always by Main Contractor Offord & Camp and from Interior Designers @belvisifurniture #MOOi #sitevisit #workinprogress #underconstruction #sipsbuild #oakstairs
Luna House | Before & After 🧡 MOOi were approached by the owners of this mid-twentieth century #property in #Cambridge with a brief to create a generous open plan, family kitchen/dining space, which could also be easily divided depending on the use of the various areas. At first floor level there was also a requirement for an additional bedroom, new bathroom and en-suite.
In conjunction with expert #craftsmanship from @tomaskitchens on the #kitchen and #joinery, the interior provides a seamless transition between the existing and new areas, opening up to the expansive garden and showcasing the client’s beautiful collection of #midcentury furniture.
The inclusion of full height #pocketdoors allows the space at ground floor level to be easily subdivided if and when required, offering flexibility which is often not possible with large open plan layouts.
Architect: MOOi
Main Contractor: Adams & Newman
Photographer: Chris Snook Photography
Engineer: Andrew Firebrace Partnership
Design Proposals | We are currently exploring #proposals for a contemporary garden studio in #Cambridge to provide additional space for a #homeoffice, drummers #musicroom & sheltered cycle storage. Built using #SIPs construction and clad in patinated #copper #MOOi