Barney O’Dowd, Cotswolds Director
BArch (Hons), MArch, PgDip RIBA
Our Cotswold Director, Barney, brings with him a wealth of knowledge and experience from working previously in London and Gloucestershire practices. His architectural experience covers residential, hospitality, leisure and education, with expertise in heritage sectors.
Barney has comprehensive experience in planning, technical and construction stages on both new build and sensitive heritage schemes. Before joining Woldon, Barney was an Associate in leading London practice. Notably, he was responsible for securing planning for the extension and remodel of a Grade II listed hotel in Hatfield. He has led the delivery of several schools, dwellings and hotel projects, including a hotel and restaurant renovation in Ascot, which was shortlisted for AJ retrofit awards 2019.
Barney has an eye for modern detailing in heritage contexts and sensitively considered contemporary architecture. His commercial awareness and solid construction experience are of great value when resolving both the ambitions of the client and complexities of a given site. A great asset to the Cotswold’s team, Barney brings a creative energy with the expertise to deliver beautiful buildings which are built to stand the test of time.
In Conversation with Barney O’Dowd: Shaping Design and Heritage in the Cotswolds
In this article, we sit down with Barney to discuss his journey into architecture, the growth to Cotswolds Director and the timeless designs his projects deliver again & again.
“We’re excited to see how we can continue to grow and evolve,” Barney concludes. “The journey this far has been incredibly rewarding, and we’re eager to see where the next chapter takes us.”
Rural Estates Offices
Whether part of a multi-generational legacy holding or a new acquisition, many of our projects lie within an estate portfolio context. We have extensive experience and insight to rejuvenate property successfully with unparalleled vision and rigour. Through the provision of bespoke master planning and architectural services, we help our clients thoughtfully to maintain, renovate and commercialise their holdings, sustaining their legacy for future generations. We are adept at working with varied client structures including trusts, companies, charities, families, stakeholders and consultees to deliver agreed objectives. And we are committed to creating flexible and vibrant places with added character and distinctiveness. We empower our clients to take heritage forward with innovation and imagination.
Conservation
At Woldon we are passionate about historic buildings, their settings and stories. We enjoy working with skilled craftspeople who have the knowledge and expertise to bring our designs to life. Our approach successfully balances respect for the historic setting and the impact of change, with the creation of value for our clients and users.
By developing an understanding of the heritage significance of historic buildings within a cultural context, we prepare strategies to manage sustainable futures, meet contemporary goals, while maintaining authenticity and meaning.
Harnessing our knowledge – and that of specialist partners when required – we recognise the unique characteristics of our architectural heritage and allow this understanding to inform our design proposals. Woldon recognises that the way in which historic buildings function, are maintained and enhanced is critical to their sustainability.
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