Blog - More Barn Conversion Photos and Equestrian Centre News (20/06/2013)



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.



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. 




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.



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.