More Barn Conversion Photos and Equestrian Centre News

We have been asked to put some more photos on our blog of the recently completed barn conversion. Above is the front entrance elevation complete with parking to the side with connecting path to the front.  Below is another photograph illustrating the internal finished rooms.  We are very proud of the project as all of the feedback to date has been extremely positive.

Design works are currently underway for a new mounted horse division headquarters for Avon and Somerset Constabulary which is very exciting. We will keep everyone updated with the project as it progresses.

 

Negotiations continue relating to the design of a 50 flat development within a city-centre environment. The design team are enjoying the challenges which come with such a development.

Half-way through the year, not long until the children break-up for the summer holidays!! Someone mentioned the other day that we are getting closer to Christmas - suffice to say he received short shrift.  Let’s hope we have a better summer -fingers crossed.

With the recent announced changes to the planning system we have yet to be asked by any clients if they can make use of the more relaxed planning laws.  I also note one local authority we work with commented yesterday that they have only received one application based on the new system.  It will be interesting to say the least if the ‘tinkering’ by the Government helps as much as they predict to stimulate the development / building market. I’m not particularly hopeful, however let’s watch that space. 

As an aside, the Lions tour down under has started and, to date, it has been a clean sweep but the ‘test’ matches have yet to start.  The players are behaving themselves well (better than the Australian cricket team!!) and have no major injury concerns.  The rugby matches watched so far have been varied with some great team play so it’s with great anticipation I look forward to the first test match.  Will it be a summer for ‘the Poms’ or ‘the Aussies’ ? Time will tell.

Another Barn Conversion Completed in Gloucestershire

Work has progressed well on another barn conversion which is now completed. The photograph above shows the high standard of finish and quality of materials with floors and internal doors in oak and granite kitchen work-tops. Externally the barn is finished with locally sourced green oak cladding, galvanised guttering and downpipes with a natural slate roof over.  I will endeavour to ensure that there are further photographs upon our web site.

The photograph below shows the rear elevation with the large, highly efficient, double glazed units illustrating just how light and airy the rooms are which is extenuated by the high-vaulted ceilings within all of the rooms.

The planning applications keep on coming with more approvals, one in particular was for another equestrian centre in Staffordshire.  

Great news this week also for our client based in Spain - we have secured planning approval for their London property  , so well done team.

With the influx of planning approvals comes the works associated with the compilation and submission of Building Control Submissions to the Local Authority.  However, we are in a very fortunate position whereby we have a partnering agreement with Bath and North East Somerset Local Authority, which means our applications are fast tracked to provide a better service for our clients.

The planning and architecture team are back at college! That is we are currently designing new layouts for Sandwell College in West Bromwich.  The work entails revising and rationalising the current layouts so as to make better use of the current overall space, in addition to providing a new chemistry laboratory.