MJW Architects

24/08/2026

Barn conversion into holiday accommodation underway in Somerset by MJW architects

12/02/2026

MJW Architects are very pleased to be short listed for this year’s RIBA Regional Design Awards for Meadow Bank.
Set within a sensitive woodland and streamside location near Bath, this sustainable home employs a split-plan arrangement with two distinct wings - one for living, the other for sleeping - connected by a fully glazed link that reduces the perceived mass of the building and frames views across the landscape.
Built to exceptional environmental standards, the home achieves outstanding thermal performance through high levels of insulation, airtight construction, and renewable energy systems. Vertical timber cladding and corrugated metal roofing reference both the woodland setting and the agricultural vernacular of the Somerset countryside, whilst uncultivated gardens and a wild grass roof enhance biodiversity and integrate the building into its rural context.
The combination of sustainable design quality and sensitive landscape integration secured planning permission via appeal for new residential development outside the village development boundary.

For more information and photos here:
https://www.mjwarchitects.com/project/meadow-bank-sustainable-home/
https://www.mjwarchitects.com/

MJW Architects is a RIBA chartered architect in Somerset, providing architectural services to individuals & businesses across South-West England.

03/02/2026

25 Years. 500+ Projects
​We are thrilled to unveil the new www.mjwarchitects.com! As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we’re looking back at the drawings and spaces that have defined our journey as a RIBA Chartered Practice in Somerset and across the UK since 2000.
​A hallmark of our work has been a steadfast commitment to sustainable design, ensuring the buildings we create today serve the communities of tomorrow.
​Founder Michael J Williams and the team would like to extend a sincere thank you to our clients, consultants, contractors, and partners for 25 years of collaboration.
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18/12/2025

23/10/2025

Irregular metal roofing, random charred timber wall cladding and hidden slim frame glazing almost complete on our barn conversion this morning.

28/08/2025

MJW Architects are delighted to see our sustainable designed new house complete. Located in the open countryside, outside Development Limits, Planning Permission was difficult but the planners liked our sustainable design and permission was granted. The timber wall cladding and grass roof, are now nicely blending into the countryside setting. Our clients are very happy!

13/06/2025

Our barn conversion in Somerset is progressing well, with a strong focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. This week, underground pipework is being installed for the ground source heat pump (GSHP) system — a key component in achieving Passivhaus standards for low-energy heating and cooling. More updates to follow as the project develops!

13/05/2025

We recently caught up with a former client for whom we designed and built this small front porch extension in Holcombe, Somerset. Although it was completed some years ago, it still draws compliments for the quality of its design and materials.

30/04/2025

It's incredibly rewarding to see a client's vision for an environmentally friendly home come to life and begin to blend seamlessly into the natural countryside. Designed to Passivhaus standards, the home incorporates energy-efficient measures that ensure low energy bills well into the future.

20/12/2024

Wishing you all a Happy Christmas and all the best for 2025