Swann Design Architects

Swann Design Architects Innovative architects practice - conversions, make-overs, community projects & Listed Buildings Our first visit and advice is free.

We provide full architectural services for a wide range of clients and types of building. The practice was established 44 years ago in 1973 by partners James Bruges and Howard Tozer. Richard Swann joined in 1990 and in 2013 became Director. In 2015 Katy Duke also became Director. Richard has been with the practice for over twenty five years, overseeing the recent award winning projects. Although m

uch has changed over the last 40 years our ability and focus on satisfying our clients brief with thoughtful and delightful buildings is stronger than ever. We enjoy a varied spectrum from private housing to urban developments. As well as private individuals, clients include Community Organizations, Local Authorities, Housing Associations and individuals. Projects have ranged from restoration of derelict buildings, repairs and adaption of listed and modern structures to regeneration of community facilities in socially challenging environments.

Facebook Friday! Sorry for the long silence, we have been overwhelmingly busy over the last year or so.... More on that ...
15/07/2022

Facebook Friday! Sorry for the long silence, we have been overwhelmingly busy over the last year or so.... More on that later.

With everything happening at the moment, here's a really good news story-
Official launch of our Bert Jansch Studio last week was a blast!! Hats off to Dom Monks and others who made it a top night and have already established this place as a top studio for major artists. Five albums recorded already including with 'Legend' Sir Tom Jones, as well as live streaming and local community uses. Even Sir Paul McCartney spent an hour here before his pre-Glastonbury gig. Apparently He Loves it …yer, yer, yer!
So pleased to have been able to finally see this signed off after 9 years, it was well worth the wait. Wishing good vibes to all users in the future!!

So proud, congratulations Dolly Dot Swann for instigating the takeover of private space for community benefit!  What a t...
01/10/2021

So proud, congratulations Dolly Dot Swann for instigating the takeover of private space for community benefit! What a transformation at The Grove..
RIBAJ front page and not an architect in sight!

The Grove is a grassroots challenge to the privatisation of public space – it tells us a lot about how we can best use our cities

Frome Trivia-Great to see the new Bert Jansch Recording Studio recently hosting the legend Tom Jones for his new single,...
22/01/2021

Frome Trivia-
Great to see the new Bert Jansch Recording Studio recently hosting the legend Tom Jones for his new single, just released, mixed by the legend Dom Monks!
Despite what Tom said back in the day - It is unusual..
influences of Radiohead?
Great video and of course great sound..

Tom Jones' new single "Talking Reality Television Blues" Is Out Now: https://TomJones.lnk.to/TRTVBIDTom Jones' New Album 'Surrounded by Time' is also now ava...

We love this project!
30/09/2020

We love this project!

TGI Friday! We've been so busy since you-know-what, with 4 sites and 11 projects running at the moment, we haven't had t...
28/08/2020

TGI Friday!
We've been so busy since you-know-what, with 4 sites and 11 projects running at the moment, we haven't had time for our Facebook friends 😞 sos.
We just had to share this 'temporary' window from a site today though.
Come rain or shine, this is a glorious place to be !

Part completed barn makeover and extension. End of operations on site today, until the lock-down ends. Got to hand it to...
03/04/2020

Part completed barn makeover and extension. End of operations on site today, until the lock-down ends. Got to hand it to the guys who managed to complete enough for clients to move back in to part of the house.
"We'll be back !" -soon hopefully.
In the meantime we're busy with other exciting new projects in the pipeline.

21/12/2019

Yuletide Greetings

Surely one of the most influential Architects of the 20th Century in the UK. His humanity and modesty shone through his ...
13/11/2019

Surely one of the most influential Architects of the 20th Century in the UK. His humanity and modesty shone through his work and personality. He was a lovely and inspiring man. RIP Ted Cullinan

RIBA Royal Gold-medal winning architect Ted Cullinan, founder of Cullinan Studio, has passed away aged 88.

Do you need advice about your home, want inspiration for your building ideas, a consultation on your Listed Building pro...
12/11/2019

Do you need advice about your home, want inspiration for your building ideas, a consultation on your Listed Building problems or need to make a planning application? We are local architects with a wide range of experience, ready to help you. Call us.

Address

The School, Great Elm
Frome
BA113NY

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

+441373831256

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We provide full architectural services for a wide range of clients and types of building. Our first visit and advice is free. The practice was established 44 years ago in 1973 by partners James Bruges and Howard Tozer. Richard Swann joined in 1990 and in 2013 became Director. In 2015 Katy Duke also became Director. Richard has been with the practice for over twenty years, overseeing the recent award winning projects. The practice has moved with the times; From its origins in central Bristol to environmentally benign pv powered offices in Beckington, Somerset. Although much has changed over the last 40 years our ability and focus on satisfying our clients brief with thoughtful and delightful buildings is stronger than ever. We enjoy a broad spectrum from private housing to urban regeneration and mixed use developments. As well as private individuals, clients include Community and Commercial Organisations, Local Authorities and Housing Associations. Projects have ranged from restoration of derelict buildings, repairs and adaption of listed and modern structures to regeneration of Housing Estates and community facilities in socially challenging environments.