Carolyn5 days ago2 minSpring rolls into summerAs the solstice passes and we roll on into high summer, I am struck by how quickly nature takes hold when given half a chance. Some wild...
CarolynApr 272 minTimber Frames on siteWe have six jobs currently on site with a timber frame going up. This is a wonderfully sustainable method of construction, which...
CarolynApr 271 minSt David's College nears completionAround five years ago we were approached by the college to come up with some ideas for revamping the appearance of their tired school...
rob4088Dec 7, 20211 minPlanning achieved for Museum PlaceWe're pleased to announce that the practice has secured planning for a mixed office and residential development on Museum Place. The new...
rob4088May 17, 20211 minNew PartnerWe are delighted to announce that Rob Boltman, who has worked with us from the early days of the practice is now a Partner, reflecting...
CarolynMar 17, 20201 minCoronovirus (COVID-19) UpdateDespite the current situation Downs Merrifield architects will be operating our business as usual. However, we decided last Thursday to...
CarolynFeb 13, 20201 minA new (aerial) perspectiveWe have acquired the use of a drone to photograph our projects from the air and created videos which we have posted on YouTube under the...
CarolynFeb 13, 20201 minPlanning SuccessAfter a busy spell late last year before christmas with six applications, so far this year we have had three successes, with the other...
CarolynDec 19, 20191 minArt exhibition of cycle paintingsCarolyn Merrifield, one of our directors is an artist in her spare time and has a solo exhibition running over Christmas at The Gate in...
CarolynDec 19, 20191 minPlanning application bonanzaWe've had a busy few weeks putting in six planning applications for houses. These applications are both for new houses, refurbishments...
CarolynNov 29, 20191 minTransformation AwardDowns Merrifield architects won the inaugural 2019 Cardiff Property Award for best Transformation project for their Incopro offices on...
CarolynNov 29, 20191 minLlantrisant Low Carbon HouseIn these days of climate emergency it is fantastic to have a client who understands the need to live in a more sustainable way. We have...
CarolynNov 23, 20191 minThe Pound Starts on SiteA medieval building has been found under our proposed community building for the 50 plus group in Llandaff. As part of the planning...
CarolynNov 23, 20191 minLlettyshenkin rebornLlettyshenkin House in Aberdare has begun in earnest with Ainsley contractors making a good start in spite of the weather. There needed...
der379Apr 8, 20192 minFuture of the ProfessionYesterday at the RIBA, Carolyn in her role as President of the Royal Society of Architects in Wales met with the other four presidents of...