DOBSON OWEN LIMITED

Business Description

Architects making creative, effective and confident architecture, answering the client’s needs in full (by following a process of thorough research and enquiry), with ingenuity and originality, sustainably and in appropriate relation to society and the environment.

Penseiri mewn ardal Gymraeg, yn darparu gwasanaeth i'r gymuned honno drwy ei phriod iaith.

Further objectives include:
- to serve the community following its inherent principles and customs
- to increase the general understanding of architectural principles
- investigate new ways of ‘placemaking’ using architectural discipline to improve the environment of the people that use or are influenced by it
- providing employment in a rural area with considerable depopulation

The practice is experienced in providing services and support to community projects of various sizes, and have a portfolio of high quality homes throughout the region.

In common with all professionals involved in construction we are familiar with e the Code for Sustainable Homes, and BREEAM assessment processes. Our aim is to make these the starting point of good design.. We work collaboratively with established and long standing partners who provide support for our services as and when needed.

Specialties
Community projects - collaborating with individuals, committees and the community in general., Workin National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty., Interdisciplinary projects - working with artists, Low energy designs

Business Services
We undertake Feasibility studies, Planning appraisals, Urban design, Architectural services, Building surveys for a range of clients

Business Products
Planning applications, Building regulation submissions, Expert reports, Sketch proposals, Detail drawings, Photomontage

Business Qualifications
RIBA chartered practice
LABC Award 2011
Snowdonia National Park Award 2010-11

Business Staff & Management
Gareth Dobson - Director
Derec Jones - Qualified Architect
Mark Jones - Qualified Architect
Sian G. Roberts - Practice manager

Business Clients
Local Authorities including Gwynedd, Ynys Mon, Conwy, Denbighshire, Coventry City Council
North Wales Police Force
Community Groups including Communities First Barmouth, Cymdeithas Tai Eryri, Gofal a Thrwsio,
Private Development Companies including Edwards Homes, Alderley Project Management,
Leisure Groups including Haulfryn, Butlins

Business Memberships
ARCUK, RIBA