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Multi Award winning Cirencester based Architects

Cotswolds to the Caribbean Here’s a cool and qui Cotswolds to the Caribbean 

Here’s a cool and quick fly through we did for a house proposal over in the Caribbean.. top secret awesome location! 

While the design approaches are similar between the two, fewer regulatory constraints (ie planning departments with strong opinions) means we have more creative freedom in our projects in the Caribbean. We work with differing climatic conditions, cultural expectations, vernacular materials, historic styles, and client needs. Most of all it’s different to the Cotswold projects, which ultimately keeps both of them interesting, which is why we think they work excellently together!

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Cotswolds to the Caribbean We are super fortunat Cotswolds to the Caribbean 

We are super fortunate to have a great array of projects in the Cotswolds, but as they say a change is as good as a break. So while many Architects take on projects in London, we have always had projects in a couple of small pockets of the Caribbean, most notably Portland in North East Jamaica.

We have built up a strong reputation in these pockets for designing in a contemporary Caribbean style, and have a similar contacts database specific to the regions. 

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Cotswolds to the Caribbean We are often asked ho Cotswolds to the Caribbean 

We are often asked how far we travel for projects. In short, the majority of our projects are within about half an hour of Cirencester. Keeping it local means we have a really relevant ‘black book’ of contacts for our projects. They are mostly small and local businesses who intimately understand the very local - be that local planning policies, materials, traditions, property market, construction, specialist trades, engineering, etc

It also means we don’t waste lots of time on the road getting to our projects, so we can spend more time being Architects!

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Finally it has been a busy month at the practice, Finally it has been a busy month at the practice, despite the nervousness in the air around the Budget. We have projects at all stages from initial site visits to finalising construction projects before Christmas. Lots of Pre-Apps and Planning Applications going to the Council, which bodes well for the pipeline next year. We’ve also been working on some fun new projects over in the Caribbean - hopefully we’ll be able to share some imagery of these in the future!

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We are also pleased to announce an Award win! We w We are also pleased to announce an Award win! We won the award for Best Single Residence at the International Property Awards - Jonathan was at the awards ceremony in Mayfair to receive the award on behalf of the practice. Super pleased for the whole team involved - a few shots here of the project! #internationalpropertyawards

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RA monthly… The month started with the Old Station RA monthly…
The month started with the Old Station Experience in collaboration with Cirencester History Festival. We opened the doors of the Old Station to a fantastic 3000 people over 3 days to wander the building, enjoy the exhibition, and to visit the train on the platform - the first time the train had been at the platform since the railways closed in 1964.  Images, beautifully captured  by the very talented @oliviadalestudio, thank you! 

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Earlier this year, we found our forever home in th Earlier this year, we found our forever home in the amazing, Brunel-designed Railway Station in Cirencester! Jonathan spotted the old GWR Station when it came on the market and knew the Brunel Boardroom would be the perfect long-term fit for Rixon Architects. We’re in the throws of restoration right now, but hoping to be fully in and sketching away by early 2026! …
So when Jonathan finally puts down the pencil!  he’s often found listening to music, playing guitar and enjoying the minds of creatives visiting Art exhibitions, or even judging RIBA awards! Plus, he’s a secret (or not-so-secret!) Triathlete and loves travelling the world with his daughter. Talk about a busy schedule!

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Ask Jonathan what his favourite part of being an a Ask Jonathan what his favourite part of being an architect is, and he’ll tell you it’s the very start - pen, paper, and client interaction. For Jonathan, it’s all about interrogating the brief in those early stages. “People know how they want the space to feel,” he says. “It’s our job to help them visualise their future lives in that space.  Drawing a building is important, but what is most important is helping clients understand living their best life in it!’ This commitment to insightful, client-led design is what makes Rixon Architects tick.

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From the Olympic’s buzz to the Cotswolds’ calm! M From the Olympic’s  buzz to the Cotswolds’ calm! Meet the man who started it all…Jonathan Rixon, our Practice Director at Rixon Architects! 

Back in 2015, after a big move away from London, where he worked on large projects including the London Olympics, Jonathan decided to make his dream a reality, creating his own practice focused on beautiful, meaningful architecture and design in the countryside.  Fast forward to today, and we’re now established in the Cotswolds, known for low-carbon new builds and sensitive historic restorations.  When he’s not leading the team, you can find him hanging out with his lovely wife Ellie, daughter, and two furry office assistants, Halifax and Rocket! 🐶

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Many of our clients own the land around their prop Many of our clients own the land around their property, which if developed would not adversely affect their own property - now is the time to explore this.

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Previously, as a general rule new homes were often Previously, as a general rule new homes were often easiest to gain planning consent if they are within established settlements (villages, towns etc). Going forward, councils are asking for calls for sites - and these old rules don’t necessarily apply. Land can be in previously undeveloped areas, outside settlements etc.

Put crudely, this can be a very effective pension pot filler for those with eligible land. The government agenda for house building has created potential opportunities to build on land which would not have been viable previously. This is particularly the case in the Cotswolds where so much of the land in protected - unprotected land is much more viable - for better or worse. 

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You’ll all have heard the government’s priority to You’ll all have heard the government’s priority to build new housing. New targets are being introduced, for councils across the country to build new homes. As a result, we are receiving more enquiries for new build homes. Previously unavailable land is now worth considering if you are thinking about building a home, or creating value from land, and selling on. 

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We also encourage Clients with more years behind t We also encourage Clients with more years behind them to consider their lives in five year increments - their needs will also evolve. This might mean reduced mobility for stairs, internal changes in level, creating ground floor bedroom suites, potential for lifts, potential semi independent live in carer accommodation etc.

And the of course there is ensuring the property can be adapted by its next custodian without huge impact to the property - so lots to consider in what can be a sensitive subject.

One final good for thought, a moral conundrum: To what extent should we allow for other custodians? Buildings are here much longer than a single human life!

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Clients with younger children at the start of the Clients with younger children at the start of the project. Their children will have different needs by the time the project is finished (often five years!). A family with toddlers at the outset - they aren’t toddling by the time the project is finished! Five years after completion they might be approaching teenage years, with teenage needs. Five years after, university may beckon and the home will have different needs again. Five years after that the parents may be encountering their own differing needs, perhaps without the hustle and bustle there once was. 

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Setting the brief Clients being open to the immedi Setting the brief
Clients being open to the immediate stage of life, and those beyond. Most of our briefs come from clients with a long term interest in their building(s).

Every project takes at least a few years to work through the stages to completion - this often means clients lives move on as they gain in years, which often means their needs evolve too. Many of our projects are long term investments for our clients, so changing needs is inevitable. 

When working through a design with long term view, we often work in five year life increments. We think we have a moral obligation to help our clients work through these changes in their lifestyles. 

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What a fantastic start to our “Old Station” event, What a fantastic start to our “Old Station” event, a brilliant collaboration with @CirencesterHistoryFestival!  It’s been an absolute delight watching visitors explore the rich history of the Old Station.
With old photographs sparking incredible stories and memories – some visitors even recognised themselves in the donated images! Pure magic. ✨
This extraordinary event wouldn’t have been possible without the incredible support of The Daniel Bingham Foundation, our esteemed sponsors. A heartfelt thank you also goes to The Brunel Institute, National Rail Corporate Archive, STEAM Museum, and the brilliant students from @CirencesterCollege for their captivating VR experience!

We extend our deepest gratitude to every individual and organisation who contributed to making “The Old Station experience” come alive.

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But the real MVPs this week? Jonathan’s Mum and Da But the real MVPs this week? Jonathan’s Mum and Dad! They’ve swapped their Sunday best for safety vests and are helping us get everything ready for the big reveal. Seriously, best site crew ever!

We’re tidying up the last few bits ready to welcome you all for the Cirencester History Festival next weekend. Come say hello! 👋

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The building works are in full swing and it’s abso The building works are in full swing and it’s absolute glorious chaos over here! From the final wiring twists by the electricians to the plumbing maze and mountains of plaster from our amazing team, it’s been a marathon sprint to get ready.

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Another favourite project is our clients family ‘ Another favourite project is our clients family ‘ Cotswold Passive House’ 

Our clients found a two bedroom property which needed a large extension to make it habitable for their family of five.  We designed a single-storey, high vaulted-ceiling kitchen space to maximise the downstairs living space which adjoined the two-storey main house.

The feature staircase leading up to the large picture window, to maximise their views.  Four of the bedrooms on the first floor, with a fifth bedroom and shower room on the ground floor. 

Our clients were mindful that they not only wanted their home to look great but it needed to function well too, for a busy family life with young children. 

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We loved the challenge of this project….A beautifu We loved the challenge of this project….A beautiful Lakeside property which our clients appointed us to reconfigure,extend and totally refurbish!

With no mains gas on the Lower Mill Cotswold Estate, we installed an air source heat pump which heats the pool in the summer and the house in the winter. 

All of this took place under COVID restrictions, working remotely with our clients and their talented Interior Designers, we were all delighted with the finished results. 

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