A beautiful seemly unspoilt thatched mediaeval house with stone mullion windows and all the traits of an early hall house but is it?
It won’t have escaped anyone’s notice that I am dissatisfied with the planning system but now I have another anecdote.
This latest testimonial – not from a client but from a Building Control Officer is a very welcome compliment, worth sharing.
Countdown to the adoption of the new local plan following the public consultations taking place generating huge opposition to new housing allocations on the edge of our towns.
This summer I decided to spend a week on the Isles of Scilly which was the best choice of destination, sun, sea and white sand.
Mary, Richard and I met and worked together at Uppark, the Grade I National Trust house that burned down on 30 August (bank holiday Monday) in 1989.
This week is no exception with 3 new projects starting in September all from personal recommendations.
This new commission came by word of mouth as so often is the case. A Grade II listed seaside villa with works already underway but stopped for a change of approach.
Why do we do it? For reasons of integrity and for the common good because we cherish the places in which we live and work.
Much of what I do is not strictly in the Architect’s job description representing private clients in a court judgement or order where works have failed on site.