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A few photos from this weeks site visits in the Co

A few photos from this weeks site visits in the Cotswolds!

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…meanwhile Jonathan had a brilliant day this wee

…meanwhile Jonathan had a brilliant day this week as a guest critic for the year 1 Architecture degree course at the University of Gloucestershire - some fantastical ideas and super strong concepts!

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Over the last 9 weeks Jesica and Louisa have been

Over the last 9 weeks Jesica and Louisa have been doing a 10-week life drawing course at the New Brewery Arts. It’s been a good opportunity and they’ve learnt so much about volume, observation and capturing form. Louisa said “It has been great to be taught new skills and we’ve found it really relaxing and mindful”.

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We also learn from the students - they see life di

We also learn from the students - they see life differently to us, they are (obviously) the next generation, so it’s always interesting hearing their take on design, technologies or cultures.

We invest time in them to help them make life choices, to learn what being an Architect is really like and how it might suit them in the future.

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”Working with Rixon Architects has been a fantas

”Working with Rixon Architects has been a fantastic experience. I've learnt new abilities including using CAD and working with a fantastic team. I enjoy seeing the designs evolve and change over time as a result of the amazing team at Rixon Architects. These tasks have been extremely enjoyable and challenging, which is exactly what I enjoy.”

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We have always taken on students, to help them lea

We have always taken on students, to help them learn new skills and help them to decide if Architecture is right for them.

We regularly take on work experience students from local schools, T-level Architecture placements from the local College and Architecture Degree students. Each are after different outcomes, so we always try to immerse them into the practice of Architecture - involving them in the design process, attend construction site visits and learn the CAD and modelling skills required for the job.

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Jesica’s favourite book would be “Neufert Arch

Jesica’s favourite book would be “Neufert Architects’ Data” as it was the first design book she used at University and helped her a lot with understanding dimensions and proportions in Architecture.
One of many architects who inspire Jesica is Frank Lloyd Wright, especially the buildings that harmonise with their inhabitants and their environment.

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Jesica says “I enjoy every stage of a project fr

Jesica says “I enjoy every stage of a project from start to finish. I particularly enjoy the early conceptual stages, where I can be creative with solving complex design problems. It’s always a fun challenge blending listed buildings with contemporary details.”

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This week we’re focusing on Jesica! Outside of w

This week we’re focusing on Jesica! Outside of work Jesica enjoys being outdoors with her husband; walking and paddle boarding in the Cotswolds as well as traveling and visiting different cultures!

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This is the first design related book Lee bought w

This is the first design related book Lee bought when he was at college and says it’s fascinating to look back at now; such iconic images and seeing how these relate to modern design!

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Lee loves the detailed design aspect of projects,

Lee loves the detailed design aspect of projects, in particular working out complex technical issues. It always gives him huge satisfaction working out how a detail will work and then seeing it come to life on site.

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This week we’re focusing on Lee, who has been wi

This week we’re focusing on Lee, who has been with Rixon Architects since 2018! Lee has always played sport throughout his life. He’s played football in past years for local teams and now enjoys cycling, swimming and running as well as regular visits to the gym.
You can also find him on the lakes paddle boarding and fishing with his sons!

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One of Louisa’s favourite residential projects i

One of Louisa’s favourite residential projects is the inspirational ‘Upper Lawn Pavillion’ designed by Alison and Peter Smithson. Louisa says, “in particular, the bathroom is just a fab space, being built off the original garden wall”.

Louisa also really admires MUFs public space work and Cedric Prices’ crazy dream schemes!

Photos - https://www.themodernhouse.com/journal/my-modern-house-upper-lawn/
https://elarafritzenwalden.tumblr.com/post/150929284541/upper-lawn-cottage-solar-pavilion-upper-lawn

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Louisa - “Working on homes is my passion within

Louisa - “Working on homes is my passion within architecture, helping clients get the most out of their space and supporting them through the journey - especially on site, getting to be part of the client and construction team.”

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This week we’re introducing our newest member of

This week we’re introducing our newest member of the team, Louisa!

After three years of looking after her daughter full time, Louisa has found her return to work really fulfilling and says it’s great to be part of such a supportive team in the beautiful setting of the Cotswolds!

Outside of work you’ll find Louisa and her daughter exploring the outdoors, probably by, on or in the water! This year they’ve had an allotment so there is many a jam jar filling the house!

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Jonathan’s favourite books! The first relates

Jonathan’s favourite books!

The first relates to our last post about the 10 principles of good design: Dieter Rams. The products look like the iPhone because the iPhone design was based on the principles of Dieter Rams, yet they were designed 50 years ago. His approach to design is thorough, has total clarity and uses as little design as possible.

The second book is The Japanese House. Jonathan bought this book on a trip to Japan - influenced by the honesty and material integrity of Japanese architecture - the deep understanding of spaces, how they are used, how they connect and how they tell stories about the people that use them.

The last book is by a contemporary Swiss architect, Peter Zumthor. His ability to interpret a brief and tell a story with his architecture. His incredible use of materials, and honesty in design, always conveying a strong sense of place, his buildings sitting perfectly in their landscape.

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Jonathan’s choice for this tile, is instead of a

Jonathan’s choice for this tile, is instead of a quotation, or a favourite building, more an ethos for the process of good design.

Dieter Rams has always been an influence for Jonathan’s approach to all projects, so he’d like to share Dieter Rams rules with you too.

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We wanted to spend some time introducing the team

We wanted to spend some time introducing the team that make up Rixon Architects here in Cirencester.
Jonathan started Rixon Architects in the Cotswolds in 2015, having spent the previous 10 years living and working in London and abroad.

The practice has grown organically in response to interesting projects coming to us that we’ve really liked to take on.

There is the core architectural team; often with visiting placements and students learning the craft. We then have a core set of consultants we really enjoy working with closely, so much so, they feel like part of the team too!

First off we’ll introduce Jonathan - husband to Ellie and dad to daughter Riley. They live in Cirencester, where you’ll often see Jonathan out training for triathlons or walking the dogs with the family…

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We captured @adamcarterphoto working his magic on

We captured @adamcarterphoto working his magic on a recent project photoshoot!

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A few more shots from recent site visits… This

A few more shots from recent site visits…

This steel frame is waiting for the cantilevered oak tread stair and then who doesn’t love a good plant room!

MVHR for heating and cooling, solar panel infrastructure, water distribution and more…

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