We are delighted to welcome three new Architects to the Jonathan Rhind Architects team. Bethan Thomas, Helena Sarney and Sarah Payton bring a wealth of experience and diverse interests to the Devon and Somerset studios.
As conservation architects, a large proportion of our work involves the repair and adaption of historic buildings in the context of modern use; to ensure that the building is relevant for users to live in / use with the comfort of sensitive modern interventions.
We are delighted to announce that our Somerset studio has moved just down the road into the centre of Taunton.
External Protective glazing, is exactly what it says. A glass protective layer on the external side of stained glass to protect the stained glass from the weather.
Nestled at the end of a track, in the heart of the bucolic Devon countryside, the Winged Barn forms part of an agricultural estate which dates from the 17th Century.
So far, in our bite-size sustainability series we have looked at the effect of site constraints and client priorities on a project and how we adopt strategies and design principles to respond. Now we look at possible approaches to meet the aims of stakeholders.
Last week Director Jonny Poland spoke to students at Cambridge University about opportunities to work in Conservation architecture in the beautiful Southwest on some of the UK's most prestigious heritage buildings.
We are thrilled to announce that our team has successfully secured planning permission for a new house in the countryside using the 'Fallback' position on a site that had Prior Approval for a Class Q barn conversion in North Devon.
We are currently publishing our series of sustainability blogs to help clients consider the best options for their building project; helping to ensure they have the right tools to make responsible choices regarding the carbon footprint of their project and to inform them of the sustainable options available.
Woolsery Manor Barn: Adaptive Reuse
Celebrating heritage, craftsmanship, and sustainable innovation
Project Overview
The Woolsery Manor Barn project transforms a historic vernacular barn…
More celebrations for the team as the Dartmoor National Park Historic Farm Building Repairs project wins a 'Highly Commended' Award…
Our intro blog to sustainability set out design principles we adapt to strategies, but ultimately the route you want to…
In light of the current ‘climate crisis’, we are continuously looking into ways to improve on more traditional construction techniques…
We are expanding our team, and are looking for people who are passionate about the conservation of historic buildings and…
Sustainability is at the heart of our practice, and we have blogged previously about the sustainable measures incorporated in various…
Grade I listed Wortham Manor, a Landmark Trust holiday accommodation property, has undergone significant refurbishment to improve energy efficiency and…
We are looking forward to a great year ahead at Jonathan Rhind Architects as well as celebrating what 2024 brought…
Senior Architectural Technologist and DIY whizz David Bridges, installed the pin board in our Somerset studio's newly decorated meeting room.
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Having explored various options for extending this Georgian house, Jonathan Rhind Architects are celebrating achieving Planning Permission and Listed Building…
The upgrading and extension works to this stunning property, perched on a clifftop in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,…
Jonathan Rhind Architects are the first in the Southwest to pioneer a new, streamlined approach to the listed building consents…
We are delighted to welcome back Architectural Assistant Twearly Peaster to our Somerset studio. After undertaking her RIBA Part I…
Jonathan Rhind Architects have been involved in the assessment, monitoring, analysis and management of damp towers across the West Country…
A recently converted and extended property in north Devon has been designed with sustainability, energy efficiency and low maintenance at…
Grade I listed Hartland Abbey and St Nectan’s Church in Stoke, North Devon were the perfect location for our recent…
More reasons to celebrate as Senior Architectural Technologist Darryn Marrs becomes a CIAT Accredited Conservationist
Darryn has been with Jonathan Rhind…
As a member of a panel of Consultants for the National Trust in the Southwest, Jonathan Rhind Architects have been…
In the last few weeks, we have been delighted to welcome two work experience students to our Devon and Somerset…
Jonathan Rhind Architects are celebrating winning the Heritage Project category of the RICS South West Awards 2024. The winning project…
Several members of our team recently attended the very informative Exeter Diocese Architects' training day, during which one of the…
Class Q permitted development has recently been updated to include changes which ease some of the rules around converting buildings…
As well as the many other benefits, incorporating a green roof into a development project could help towards Biodiversity Net…
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