Country houses & extensions
Substantial residential alterations that respect the character of the original building.
Oliver Bridge / Cotswold Design and Build
Traditional character.
Contemporary thinking.
Architectural design, conservation and construction expertise for homes across the Cotswolds. From sensitive alterations to substantial extensions and complete transformations.
Discuss your project ↗The opportunity in every building
Realise the full potential
of your home.
Every property has possibilities. The challenge is recognising them — and developing a design that balances ambition, character, budget and the realities of construction.
With more than 30 years of experience in architecture, traditional construction, conservation and specialist building technology, Oliver Bridge brings design imagination and practical understanding together from the outset.
What we offer
From first ideas
to finished buildings.
01 / Design
Residential architecture
Extensions, alterations, renovations and new homes. Concept design, 3D visualisation, planning applications and technical design tailored to your property.
02 / Heritage
Conservation & listed buildings
Sensitive interventions in historic properties, combining an understanding of vernacular architecture, traditional materials and contemporary living.
03 / Delivery
Construction consultancy & project management
Practical construction advice, contractor coordination, technical review and project management services tailored to the scope of the commission.
Selected work
Buildings, details
and craftsmanship.
Selected photographs from Oliver’s architectural and construction archive, showing traditional buildings, extensions, restoration and craftsmanship.
Conservation & restoration
Traditional construction, historic fabric and carefully considered repair.
Contemporary interventions
New spaces, natural light and modern living within established settings.
Portfolio images are drawn from Oliver’s archive. Individual project case studies and credits can be added as the portfolio is curated.
The person behind the practice
Experience you can build on.
Hello, I'm Oliver.
Originally from Oxfordshire, architecture and building have been lifelong passions. My work ranges from modest residential alterations to extensions valued at £2 million, alongside the conservation and restoration of listed buildings.
I bring experience in architectural design, hands-on construction and specialist façade consultancy. I enjoy working directly with clients, understanding what matters to them and developing solutions that are imaginative, technically sound and buildable.
For my wider architectural career and professional portfolio, visit oliverbridge.com ↗.
How we work
A considered process.
A personal service.
01 — Discuss
Understand the property, your ambitions, budget and the scope of the project.
02 — Design
Explore ideas and develop the preferred approach through drawings and 3D modelling.
03 — Develop
Address planning, heritage considerations, technical design and construction requirements as appropriate.
04 — Deliver
Provide construction advice, coordination or project management where required, with a scope agreed for each commission.
Something smaller in mind?
Start with
House Doctor.
Not every idea needs a full architectural appointment.
House Doctor offers focused, affordable Design Workshops to explore possibilities, test ideas in 3D and help you decide what to do next.
Explore House Doctor ↗Start with a conversation
What could your
property become?
Tell me about your building, your ideas and what you'd like to achieve.
Cheltenham · Cotswolds · West Oxfordshire