Residential architecture
Country house architecture
Traditional materials and considered interventions within a rural setting.
Oliver Bridge / Cotswold Design + Build
Traditional character.
Contemporary thinking.
Architectural design, conservation and construction expertise to realise the full potential of your home or project.
Explore the work ↓Architecture grounded in experience
A lifetime spent understanding buildings.
Originally from Oxfordshire, Oliver Bridge brings more than 30 years of experience in architecture, design and construction to residential projects across the Cotswolds.
From the sensitive restoration of listed buildings to ambitious contemporary extensions and substantial country-house alterations, the work combines architectural imagination with a practical understanding of how buildings are made.
Clients can commission architectural design, technical advice and project management independently or together, according to the needs of the project.
Selected work
Buildings, spaces and possibilities.
A selection of completed work, site photographs and design studies from Oliver Bridge's architectural and construction portfolio.
Alterations and extensions
Stone-built extensions
New work designed to sit comfortably alongside existing architecture.
Oak and traditional construction
Oak-framed spaces
Natural materials, craftsmanship and connections between house and garden.
Residential transformation
Contemporary living
Thoughtful adaptation of traditional homes for modern life.
Interiors and refurbishment
Interiors with character
Retaining the qualities of existing buildings while improving everyday use.
3D design and technical development
Design made tangible
3D modelling and technical coordination to communicate and resolve complex ideas.
How we can help
From concept to construction.
Architectural design
Feasibility studies, concept design, 3D visualisation, planning applications, detailed design and construction information.
Heritage & conservation
Listed buildings, sensitive alterations, restoration, traditional materials and careful integration of new work with historic fabric.
Construction & project management
Construction advice, contractor coordination, technical review and project management, with the level of involvement agreed for each commission.
Historic buildings
Respecting the past. Making room for the future.
The Cotswolds' buildings are defined by local materials, proportion, detail and centuries of accumulated craftsmanship.
Our approach begins with understanding what makes each building distinctive, then finding an appropriate response to the brief — whether restoration, adaptation or a carefully judged new addition.
Behind the design
Knowing how things go together.
Design quality depends on more than appearance. Construction knowledge, careful detailing and coordination are essential to successful delivery.
Photographs show site work and design studies; project stages are identified to distinguish completed work from proposals.
A smaller project?
Start with House Doctor.
Not every home improvement requires a full architectural commission.
House Doctor offers a focused, affordable way to explore ideas, understand options and test possibilities through practical advice and 3D design workshops.
Visit House Doctor ↗Discuss your project
Realise the potential
of your property.
For architectural design, conservation, residential alterations and project management enquiries, contact Oliver Bridge directly.
Cheltenham · Gloucestershire · West Oxfordshire · The Cotswolds