West Street

West Street is a full refurbishment of a large house, pottery and shop in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire. West Street is a development by Royffe Flynn that looks to outline a sustainable development strategy for vacant properties in rural coastal communities. Royffe Flynn outlined a development appraisal and a commercial viability study prior to undertaking the design and construction work. The project delivers two retail tenancies, a residential apartment split over two floors, and further workshop spaces to the rear of the property.

The house sits in a large secluded south-west facing garden, which has been planted with native plants and meadow providing an oasis within the town. One of Fishguard’s oldest original Welsh cottages sits as a ruin within the garden providing the kiln room and pottery studio space.

The house has been sensitively renovated to retain and celebrate the existing character and charm of the building, whilst introducing unexpected modern additions. Delivered with great care the project prioritises the quiet attributes of spaces - light, air, atmosphere, texture, volume. The designed interior spaces incorporate designer and vintage furniture, unique artwork and photography.