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Carolyn
Apr 24, 20232 min read
Working in the community
As a practice we like to get involved with social enterprises (such as charities) to use our expertise to help them get grants to develop...
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Carolyn
Jan 6, 20232 min read
Free Electricity from the sun
It used to be that Photovoltaic (or solar) panels were expensive and difficult to install, but that is no longer the case. Prices have...
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Carolyn
Nov 16, 20222 min read
'Quiet Valley' house
At the beginning of the Covid lockdown we suddenly got very busy as people, sat at home, decided it was time to get on with that project...
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Carolyn
Aug 26, 20222 min read
Beating the Energy Crisis
With the rising cost of living there's much talk about the cost of fuel and if we will be able to meet the cost of our energy bills this...
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Carolyn
Aug 11, 20221 min read
Supporting Youth Cycling
We are proud to have sponsored the Evolution Racing Academy for the past year and the coming year. Following spending cuts at Welsh...
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Carolyn
Jul 12, 20221 min read
Retrofitting old buildings
When we were approached in 2017 by a community group called the 50+ Llandaff group to convert a former council toilet into a community...
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Carolyn
Jun 30, 20222 min read
Spring rolls into summer
As 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...
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Carolyn
Apr 27, 20222 min read
Timber Frames on site
We have six jobs currently on site with a timber frame going up. This is a wonderfully sustainable method of construction, which...
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Carolyn
Apr 27, 20221 min read
St David's College nears completion
Around five years ago we were approached by the college to come up with some ideas for revamping the appearance of their tired school...
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rob4088
Dec 7, 20211 min read
Planning achieved for Museum Place
We're pleased to announce that the practice has secured planning for a mixed office and residential development on Museum Place. The new...
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rob4088
May 17, 20211 min read
New Partner
We are delighted to announce that Rob Boltman, who has worked with us from the early days of the practice is now a Partner, reflecting...
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Carolyn
Mar 17, 20201 min read
Coronovirus (COVID-19) Update
Despite the current situation Downs Merrifield architects will be operating our business as usual. However, we decided last Thursday to...
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Carolyn
Feb 13, 20201 min read
A new (aerial) perspective
We 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...
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Carolyn
Feb 13, 20201 min read
Planning Success
After a busy spell late last year before christmas with six applications, so far this year we have had three successes, with the other...
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Carolyn
Dec 19, 20191 min read
Art exhibition of cycle paintings
Carolyn Merrifield, one of our directors is an artist in her spare time and has a solo exhibition running over Christmas at The Gate in...
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Carolyn
Dec 19, 20191 min read
Planning application bonanza
We've had a busy few weeks putting in six planning applications for houses. These applications are both for new houses, refurbishments...
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Carolyn
Nov 29, 20191 min read
Transformation Award
Downs Merrifield architects won the inaugural 2019 Cardiff Property Award for best Transformation project for their Incopro offices on...
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Carolyn
Nov 29, 20191 min read
Llantrisant Low Carbon House
In 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...
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Carolyn
Nov 23, 20191 min read
The Pound Starts on Site
A medieval building has been found under our proposed community building for the 50 plus group in Llandaff. As part of the planning...
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