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29/08/2026

21 Years of Designscape!

Over the last 21 years Designscape has had been quietly working away, exceeding our Clients’ expectations, adding value to them and hopefully to Society at large – designing buildings and places which we hope will enrich the lives of all who use them.

It has been a lot of fun, but also hard work in the pursuit of Good Design: Looking back at our work over the years it is a relief that our projects don’t seem to have dated – they have stood the test of time and look as if they could have been built today. Every project is unique and a learning opportunity but we’d like to think that we have designed good buildings, built to a high standard and at times also pushing some boundaries to move the Architectural conversation on.

The design tools we use today are so much more sophisticated than what we were using 21 years ago, giving Clients so much more for their money, but the built results from 21 years ago are still standing the test of time….

None of this would have been possible without the support and encouragement our Clients - who put their trust in us, and those who have worked so hard and helped us along the way - our dedicated staff and other collaborators of whom there are too many to mention here, but you know who you are!

So we are sending a huge THANKYOU to all those who have been part of our journey so far. Here’s to the next 21 years!

2026 will see us moving into our own purpose built studio at last….(more on that later!)

We have been having fun this week working through various options with a client to extend a listed cottage in Wiltshire....
15/08/2026

We have been having fun this week working through various options with a client to extend a listed cottage in Wiltshire. Aiming for the sweet spot of being functional, having a light touch on the rear elevation of the listed building, connecting with the garden, and having a refined and coherent interior.

This week we are looking into how Kitchens are more than just cabinets and worktops, and how getting the space right is ...
14/08/2026

This week we are looking into how Kitchens are more than just cabinets and worktops, and how getting the space right is key to a beautiful design.

Read the full article here: https://www.dscape.co.uk/kitchens/

Over the next few months we will be publishing articles on areas of our profession that we want to share with you and th...
13/08/2026

Over the next few months we will be publishing articles on areas of our profession that we want to share with you and that we think you might find interesting, as part of our Designscape Design Thoughts series.

The first article is about how we use 3D Visualisation and Virtual Reality to make your visions come to life.

Read the article here: https://www.dscape.co.uk/3d-visualisation/

🏆 We’re thrilled to share that the Keynsham Recycling Hub has now gone on to WIN at the national LABC Building Excellenc...
31/01/2026

🏆 We’re thrilled to share that the Keynsham Recycling Hub has now gone on to WIN at the national LABC Building Excellence Awards 2025!
https://www.labc.co.uk/news/labc-building-excellence-awards-2025-winner-best-non-residential-new-build

Taking home the National Award for Best Non-Residential
New Build, this achievement is a huge testament to the quality,
collaboration and ambition behind the project. From a highly constrained site to complex operational and engineering challenges — including delivering the council’s largest solar PV array — the scheme showcases what’s possible when the whole team pulls together.

Technical architectural design led by Designscape Architects, and delivered in close collaboration with Sweco UK, Farrans, and Bath & North East Somerset Council, the Keynsham Recycling Hub continues to serve the community every day after more than 18 months of successful operation.

👏 A massive congratulations and thank you to everyone involved — a nationally recognised example of sustainable, collaborative design done right.




Green Park StudiosIt has stopped raining – on the inside at least -  at our new Studios!As we draw towards the end of th...
29/11/2025

Green Park Studios
It has stopped raining – on the inside at least - at our new Studios!

As we draw towards the end of the year, we are just about getting the roof on and we are getting ready to remove the scaffolding – much to the relief of our neighbours!

Of course it is a massive shame this didn’t all happen during the longest, driest summer we had in living memory – all thanks to a completely ridiculous delay in the Planning system, which cost us an 8 months of delay. Fortunately, thanks to the very positive and helpful input from Bath’s “Architect in Residence” - Bob Allies - the local Planning Authority eventually conceded and we were able to start work in August.

So now the roof is (almost) on, and with the help of a 30% Green Business Grant from the we are now a small as well as an architectural practice! We have 44 Solar PV panels on the roof - installed by which should produce around 18,600 kWh of power every year, and save 5.1 tCO2e ( tonnes of carbon).

Which is more energy than we are expecting to use!

The fit out stage of the project will commence in January and will include 2 No ASHPs for the buildings which are anticipated to save an additional 6.1 tCO2e ..…

A great team effort so far – many thanks to:
@ stonecraftofbathltd

Designscape will occupy one of the buildings, and the other will be available to some lucky company looking for about 150 sqm office / studio space to lease next year. DM if you are interested! Go to link in Bio for more info.

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🏆 We’re delighted to share that the Keynsham Recycling Hub has been named Regional Winner at the LABC Building Excellenc...
15/11/2025

🏆 We’re delighted to share that the Keynsham Recycling Hub has been named Regional Winner at the LABC Building Excellence Awards 2025 for Best Non-Residential New Build!This award recognises outstanding construction and workmanship, and we’re thrilled that the project is now heading to the national finals in the New Year.

Designscape Architects led the technical architectural design and delivery, working closely with Sweco UK (engineering), Farrans(main contractor), and Bath & North East Somerset Council (client).

The Keynsham Recycling Hub brings together more than four buildings on a highly constrained site — providing recycling and vehicle
maintenance facilities for the council’s waste and recycling team, alongside a public recycling and re-use shop.The project tackled several engineering and operational

challenges, including delivering the largest solar PV array operated by the
council. After over 18 months of successful operation, it’s rewarding to
see a complex, collaborative project now serving the community every day.

👏 Huge thanks to everyone involved — a fantastic example of teamwork and sustainable design in action.

Last Friday Designscape attended the second annual conference for Sustain Wiltshire, which featured an update and discus...
27/09/2025

Last Friday Designscape attended the second annual conference for Sustain Wiltshire, which featured an update and discussion all around our project for CSLL Ltd - a landfill operator turned modern sustainability entrepreneurs....Designscape are very pleased and excited to be supporting their innovative and ambitious endeavours.

The conference included a number of interesting speakers including Roz Savage, the local Lib Dem MP, and Sir Jonathon Porrit - revelling in his new status as a "Suspected Terrorist" following his arrest at the recent support for Palestine protests.

Nick Ash of Sustain Wiltshire CIC dressed in his hi vis and hard hat - someone who "does things" rather than just talking about it - the "proper outfit for a sustainability campaigner" - provided a thought provoking update on their project to turn landfill material into a source of methane (initially) and then a polymer mine once the methane is exhausted. Have a look at the Sustain Britain website for more details and their "Greenprint for a sustainable and Independent Britain".

Sustain Wiltshire has already started to produce significant amounts of energy, and their future plans include earth sheltered business units, air supported greenhouses ( to take advantage of cheap heat, CO2 and energy and to produce year round fresh local produce) as well as planning sustainable, high quality and properly affordable housing to help address the local housing needs.
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