This Grade II* former pastoral residence had fallen into significant disrepair prior to our intervention. Our work focused on the sensitive conservation and restoration of the building, including the replacement of roof coverings, masonry repairs, new internal and external joinery and a considered reconfiguration of the internal layout.

We returned the property to active use, delivering a level of comfort and performance appropriate for 21st-century living. The scheme celebrates the seamless dialogue between the building’s historic fabric and its renewed contemporary function.

Formerly the home of Rev. William Barnes, a renowned scholar and tutor to Thomas Hardy, Old Came Rectory is a Grade II listed building of understated elegance. We guided our client through the complexities of Listed Building Consent, securing approval for new internal joinery, upgraded sanitation facilities including ensuites and bathrooms and a significantly improved internal layout.

Our bespoke joinery package delivered a handmade kitchen, wine cellar and library, all realised through our full-service offering from design and planning to manufacture and installation.

The refurbishment of a Grade II listed building on Bruton High Street won an LABC Award, in recognition of the project’s successful integration of a contemporary rear extension within a historic setting.

This was a technically complex project which, in addition to the new extension, included a full refurbishment of the existing building. Our services as principal architect and designer also included planning and statutory approvals, detailed design and ongoing site support.

The Manor Farmhouse project combined architectural design and building conservation to resolve long-standing water ingress issues. Works included the replacement of slate and lead roofs in Capital grade Welsh slate, together with upgraded insulation throughout.

The former conservatory was replaced with a larger, contemporary glasshouse, designed to open views across the grounds and lakes while introducing generous natural light into the kitchen. The roof glazing was supplied by the Patent Glazing Company. Existing kitchen and glasshouse floors were relaid in limecrete with integrated underfloor heating, delivering improved performance and long-term durability.

With a brief to create a contemporary, linear form that appears to float above the landscape while offering panoramic views of the Jurassic Coast, The Hills project in Dorset occupies a truly exceptional coastal setting.

Our design delivered a sequence of considered living spaces each maximising the expansive views across the English Channel. In addition to the open-plan kitchen, the house included a subterranean bedroom suite, beach-access changing rooms with showers and integrated garages for boats and sea-sports equipment. The result is a refined coastal retreat.

Considered one of the oldest houses in southern England, Barnston Manor is a Grade I listed medieval building nestled in the Purbeck valley. The project required careful navigation of complex planning processes and detailed heritage specifications, so we developed a sensitive design that would preserves the property’s exceptional character and charm whilst future proofing its ongoing use for our client.

Delivering a full-service package-from architectural design and planning strategy to specialist conservation expertise- we retained the manor’s time-worn appeal while enabling its long-term stewardship. Every intervention was guided by a respect for the building’s unique historic fabric and significance.

An old stone cottage in Bridport in need of modernisation, this project involved delivering a high-quality home to an agreed budget. Bringing both oodles of warmth and natural light from the cottage garden into the interior spaces through the addition of an extension, we provided a full-service solution for this private client – and the result was incredibly effective.

A wonderful project in the middle of Piddle Valley and the Dorset AONB, Bookham Farm – a former wildlife hide building – had a tricky planning permission to overcome in order to transform it into a holiday let. With a contemporary extension desired to make the most of the country views across the Blackmore Vale, we obtained successful permission for our forward-thinking designs, which included installing renewable technology and electric car charging points.

Careful consideration was needed to ensure minimal impact was made to the designated AONB surroundings.

Contemporary style meets ancient woodland – our Hill Farm design project in Shaftesbury involved a single storey house, with roof terrace and an accessible spatial floor plan.

As its name suggests, a hill-top location offered views across the valley, and so our design challenge was to make the most of the surroundings with large picture windows and sliding doors. The choice of timber cladding for the exterior was made to complement the stunning, ancient woodland backdrop.

The Yews in Dorset is a Grade II listed former parson’s house that we refurbished and extended for a private client. Working closely together, over several years, the strength of the relationship with this client made the process of gaining Listed Building Consent – which required extensive work and was previously denied for a former owner – all the more easy.

Our full-service contract included converting stables and outbuildings into a contemporary 2-bedroom annex and study.