Removal of existing conservatory followed by replacement with new oak framed garden room and extension, together with conversion of garages into gymnasium and construction of new oak framed garage.
Re-grading and new surfacing of courtyard along with other external works.
Lengthy planning negotiations were required to build this annexe to a previous barn conversion, reinstating an original courtyard farm yard layout where only one gable wall remained. This allowed two generations of a family to remain in occupation.
Bernard Taylor Homes, Taunton
A Design and Civic Trust award scheme for the formation of Almshouse flats and communal facilities for Taunton Town Charity on the old Fire Station site in Taunton and adjacent to the listed building of Huish Homes.
St James Street, Almshouses, Taunton
Extension and alterations to existing Almshouses on land adjacent and overlooking St James Church, Taunton. Designed to match existing buildings in most respects.
Designed and project managed the construction of a simple bungalow for the owner of a local horse riding school. The dwelling was located on the school site in open countryside with unobstructed views to the Blackdown Hills.
A residential development of 14 houses within the town, replacing redundant industrial premises for Summerfield Developments.
This private school wished to construct a new junior school adjoining their existing campus. Due to the site constraints this resulted in a design on two floors, with classrooms and corridors wrapping around a central double height hall, which forms a focal point of reference. Separate smaller scale areas were created for the nursery.
This classroom block at Castle School in Taunton was occupied less than 15 months after we were first appointed. Working with The Castle School, Somerset County Council and the contractor Pollards in a true spirit of partnership we were able to agree the brief, design, obtain Planning Approval and construct the building in that time. This has resulted in a Music & IT Department in addition to 9 general classrooms. The building was required to give flexibility in future layout and employ sustainable principles of construction.
Coates Electrographics occupy a large site in Radstock and, following relocation of staff from South East England and continued expansion, there was a requirement to provide new purpose built offices on the site.
The site, originally part of the coal mining industry prevalent in the area, needed to be cleared and checked for old workings before construction of the new building could commence. Included in the works was the formation of an improved access road and major car parking facilities.
The Library in Glastonbury had been operating out of cramped and inappropriate accommodation which could not be extended or altered due to its listed status. Consequently, and following a competitive tender, interview and presentation, the Practice was selected as part of a team, to design a new Library and attached Citizens Advice Bureau.
The Library and CAB were to form part of a new building which was also to contain new offices and facilities for an enlarged area Social Service department. The brief also called for a building with separate and clearly identified entrances and welcoming in appearance.
The Library and CAB occupy the majority of the ground floor with the Social Services offices on the first floor over. The Principle entrance to the Library is designed to be immediately apparent when approaching from the town centre and to be impressive in nature.
Design for a new Church with distinctive entrance and striking internal spaces, forming part of the Galmington Local Centre.
