Class Q permitted development explained
Barn conversions, whether of traditional or modern agricultural buildings, are still a great way to achieve a new dwelling in…
CIAT Conservation Accreditation for Peter Thompson
Congratulations to Senior Architectural Technologist, Peter Thompson, who has attained CIAT Conservation Accreditation. This is a well-deserved achievement, which recognises…
New life for Grade I listed medieval house
Jonathan Rhind Architects have been commissioned to undertake conservation repairs and enhancements to this Grade I listed house in Somerset.
The…
Dartmoor Barns shortlisted in Heritage Awards
We are delighted that Jonathan Rhind Architects’ Dartmoor Barns project has been shortlisted in the RICS Regional Awards South West…
Team CPD - Open fire design
The technical team in the Jonathan Rhind Architects Barnstaple and Taunton studios attended an insightful CPD by Camelot Real Fires…
Biodiversity Net Gain – a handy guide
A number of changes to planning regulations are set to take place during 2024, and one of the biggest is…
Porlock In-spired: Reshingling iconic grade I listed church spire
The spire of the grade I listed church of St Dubricius Church in Porlock, Somerset is clad in over 23,000…
Celebrations for Devon Architect
The Jonathan Rhind Architects team are celebrating after Andy Hedger qualified as an Architect.
Andy joined our team as an experienced…
Do you have Bats in your belfry?
Numerous laws exist to protect endangered species and habitats in the UK. If you are considering a building project, you…
Somerset Architects celebrate with traditional wassail
On Friday, intrepid members of our Taunton office visited Sheppy’s Cider Farm for their annual wassailing ceremony. Wassailing is an…
Conservation Architects resolve tricky planning issue
Our clients are celebrating after Jonathan Rhind Architects achieved planning permission to extend the living accommodation of a grade II…
A very Merry Christmas from the JRA team
Jonathan Rhind Architects would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas.
It has been an exciting year for Jonathan Rhind…
From disused mechanics garage to loft-style living
Jonathan Rhind Architects helped the client realise his vision of creating a loft-style residence, with airy open-plan living spaces in…
Get to know your gutters
As it is national gutter day, we wanted to suggest that historic building owners simply ‘get to know their gutters’…
Experienced Conservation Architect joins Southwest team
Earlier in the Autumn, Jonathan Rhind Architects were delighted to welcome Miriam Kelly to the team. Miriam will be based…
How pre-app enabled modern extension to Grade II listed cottage
The clients of this historic cottage in the foothills of the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), near…
Exciting times for Conservation Architects as the team grows
Jonathan Rhind Architects are delighted to welcome two new Architectural Assistants, Charlie Matheson and Joe Shadrick, to the team in…
Peeling back the layers on upgrades to 19th Century coastal house
Jonathan Rhind Architects were called in to gain planning permission for this historic property which commands an incredible spot on…
What three words? Quarry Mason Chapel
Not a visit to North Dakota, but a continuing professional development (CPD) day for the Jonathan Rhind Architects team to…
Connect, Enhance, Engage – Ottery St Mary a Church for the community
Jonathan Rhind Architects are delighted to be working with the PCC of Ottery St Mary to help the church community…
Rare evidence of Medieval timber shingle roof discovered at Grade I listed Church
Records suggest that Grade I listed St Catherine's Church, Whitestone dates from sometime in the mid-thirteenth century. With a failing…
Celebrations as one of the team welcomes new arrival
Many congratulations to Tina Botsi on the arrival of her new baby, Wren, who put in an appearance at the…
Bespoke detailing to conceal the mundane
Service vents aren’t necessarily the first thing that spring to mind when planning a property extension, but they are just…
Sensitive conservation works to Grade I listed National Trust property underway
Further to our blog about our work on the National Trust’s Killerton Chapel, Jonathan Rhind Architects have also been undertaking…
The latest renovation in the heart of Woolsery
The shop in the heart of Woolsery village, one of the many dilapidated buildings being brought back to life by…
Iconic Burgh Island for sale
Burgh Island Hotel is for sale, complete with hotel extension, pub and restaurant redevelopment, and staff accommodation designed by Jonathan…
Conservation work at Grade I listed Killerton Chapel
Last year Jonathan Rhind Architects celebrated our appointment as preferred consultant to the National Trust for the Southwest. Working with…
Rescuing a Grade II listed piece of literary history
In 2010, Jonathan Rhind Architects worked alongside The Victorian Society and The Undershaw Preservation Trust in a bid to preserve…
Architect offered place on Master’s course
Following on from our blog about Architectural Technologist Rick Gilroy’s upcoming Masters in Building Conservation at the Weald & Downland…
New premises for Devon Architects Studio
Jonathan Rhind Architects are moving! Having outgrown our Shirwell North Devon studio, we are relocating our North Devon team while the…
Director to judge on RIBA South West Award panel
Director Jonathan Rhind has been selected to sit on the jury of the RIBA South West Awards as a conservation…
World Heritage Site Revisited
While on a site visit in Cornwall recently, Directors Jonathan Rhind and John Alexander called into Heartlands in Pool near…
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