This week is about putting the love back into the job, recognising that we should show appreciation for those who work for us and provide us with our raison d’etre. The brilliant mantra of the…
Design in the Making. That describes our job perfectly, always honing something so that it is fit for purpose, trying very hard to balance our client’s needs with the needs of the existing building and…
This month sees the start of several new projects across the counties of Devon, Dorset and Somerset. These enquiries which came in during January have been converted into live jobs. We are preparing for two…
A fruitful week with two new clients asking for specialist advice on their unlisted, but locally important buildings in conservation areas in Dorset. These are commonly referred to as non-designated heritage assets. The building types…
Often clients come to me armed with their own strong ideas, they generally want to create a gem in the rough. Our task is to negotiate on their behalf with planners and conservation officers, all…
It is always a pleasure to be invited to give career advice to students – this time at Thomas Hardye School in Dorchester, where there are 700 sixth formers, the biggest in the country. When…
This week has included a face to face meeting on site with a planning officer, one approved planning application and another opportunity to collaborate this time with an interior designer, recommended by another local female…
Jolly good to be out and about working with a community group in North Dorset, seeking advice about a planning objection on heritage grounds. It is not always obvious what these tasks involve but 3…
A new start and a new regime. Unless on-site, office hours are strictly 8-12, 1-5 making time to consider the great outdoors which has been neglected for the last 3 months. Stepping up our online…
This is us – small but perfectly formed! Merry Christmas everyone.