Bristol based architecture practice working across the South West of England and South Wales

What We Do

We offer a full architectural service for a diverse range of projects, with particular emphasis on sensitive, high quality contemporary design in historic settings.

Conservation

We have extensive experience working on historic buildings including listed buildings and scheduled ancient monuments

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Residential

We offer a bespoke design service for one-off houses, extensions and larger developments

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Conversion

Sensitive conversion of existing buildings to provide sustainable solutions for the future

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Collaboration

Experimental design with Mysa Spaces

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Who We Are

Dan Courtney

ARB RIBA

Cog Architects was established by Dan Courtney in 2019 following a diverse career in practice which included time spent working at Purcell, Hopkins Architects and Caroe & Partners.

Whilst at Purcell, Dan worked across a range of high profile buildings in Bristol. Dan led the delivery of the new toll houses at the Clifton Suspension Bridge, along with work to the Wills Tobacco Factory in Bedminster and the historic Bridewell Magistrates Courts.

At Caroe & Partners he worked on the new Library and Archives at Exeter Cathedral and the regeneration of Penllergare Valley Woods in Swansea.

Lovely day to look at a roof
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Incredible king post roof trusses, currently hidden away in a disused barn loft
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Out surveying some listed agricultural buildings for conversion to some amazing houses
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Beautiful new Glendyne slates which we recently specified for a Grade II listed Devon Longhouse
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Holidays!
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Nice to be out and about on site visits today #sociallydistanced #exmoor
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Took the bike out to work
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The end of a busy week which included a visit to a derelict barn, where the ivy is taking over wherever the sunlight touches
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The internal refurbishment work has been completed at the University of Wales Trinity St David, Lampeter, in collaboration with @purcell.architecture. The finish is very good, now all it needs is some students!
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#installationart @hello.mysa
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Nursery drop-off done, now it’s time to start work. Mobile internet is amazing! #bristol #sunshine #bikes
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Last days of summer?
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Great to see the progress on this refurbishment scheme I am working on with @purcell.architecture for the University of Wales Trinity St David
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Site visits involving a 6 hour round trip are much more bearable when this is the view from the road! #breconbeacons
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Great to see the progress being made on this scheme near Abergavenny. A new pitched roof extension is finished and looking very colourful. The garden room roof structure is complete and work is progressing on a barn conversion. #architecture #conservation #partyroom
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A recent collaboration with XL Planning for a small residential development in Somerset
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More @mysa.spaces modelling, this time on the computer. Needs some refinement!
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@mysa.spaces #formfinding
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More concept models @mysa.spaces #formfinding
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Concept model making for a collaboration with @mysa.spaces #timber #shelter #shadow
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Trying out new iPad sketching techniques for a new rural house. I’m particularly proud of the Land Rover! #sketching #houses
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Socially distant site visits #barnconversion #craftsmanship
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At least there are trees to look at!
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The office for the foreseeable future #workingfromhome
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New pitched roof extension with large roof light under construction
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Collaboration

XL Planning Ltd: Planning Consultants

Cog Architects are pleased to work in collaboration with XL Planning. This ensures the flexible delivery of a wide range of projects from the design through the complete planning and legislative process.

XL Planning offer a one-stop solution to all of your planning requirements.

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Contact

We are based in Totterdown, Bristol and can travel across the South West of England and South Wales. Please get in touch if you would like an informal meeting to discuss your scheme and find out how we can bring your architectural project to life.

info@cogarchitects.co.uk