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FRASER
MOOR
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Selected Projects

Ashraya
Beeches
Bluebell House
Morcott
Goose Acre
Foxglove House
Meadway
Kings Road Church
Nora Grace Hall
Dunchurch Pools
Pouchen End Farm
Rosa Maria Farm
Blackthorn Reach
Drakelow Campus
Hverfjall Centre


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StudiesLow/Zero Carbon Strategies


Waste Brick WallA re-imagining of the historical Bungaroosh Wall as a composition of bricks from off-cuts, demolished industrial waste and bee, bat and insect habitats led to several prototype garden walls being built in KFM’s courtyard. This series of experiments has now been implemented, where appropriate, in a number of our built, un-built and proposed works. KFM prides itself on having a proactive, hands-on approach to constructing elegant homes.


Compressed Chalk BlocksWorking in partnership with local brickmaker HG Matthews, we developed low-carbon blockwork composed of straw, clay, chalk and a small amount of natural lime. High in thermal mass, this low-processed alternative to concrete absorbs VOCs and provides an attractive uncovered internal surface.

Raw Clay Plaster
Dirt can be beautiful. We worked with Rebecca local craftswoman to turn local unfired clay into stunning polished plaster by hand. Playing with the juxtaposing textures of lustre and grunge to create a dynamic interior in  ambient  light and colour.



Strawbale Construction We are well-experienced in navigating the challenges that come from the implementation of natural, low-carbon, unprocessed materials into the construction of beautiful homes. Organic materials that can be exposed to external environments – such as strawbale – are often not certified, hindering the process of achieving a mortgage. Through negotiations with the bank, we came to an architectural compromise that involved lining the straw surface with a warm timber finish.

Wood Fired Clay TilesFrom the beginning of the brief, Ten Oaks aspired to be a zero-carbon project in construction and operation that utilised traditional processes and materials from the grounds of the surrounding site. Our long-standing relationship with local brickmakers HG Matthews, led to the development of tested and certified wood fired clay tiles – a new and innovative product range realised in collaboration between the Client, the Architect and the Maker.


Design with VR

As demonstrated by these studies, we work from fabric-first principles, exploring the use of local, low-processed, “primitive” materials that enable us to engage with the surrounding artisans. From here, we collaborate in re-imagining these traditional processes into a contemporary fabric – sustaining the community’s economy. Similary, within a sensitive socio-ecological environment such as Berkhamsted, Virtual Reality has enabled us to invite local authorities to experience our designs at scale within the accurately modelled context of the site (e.g. edge of settlement, open countryside, etc.). We have had many a great experience watching planning officers better understand our proposals in VR and really engaging with the proposal. 
Kirkland Fraser Moor Architects           Tel: 01442 864 673 Email: mail@k-f-m.com
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