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National Apprenticeship Week 2024

National Apprenticeship Week 2024 provides a platform to spotlight our ongoing commitment to our apprenticeship programme.

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Taking a careful approach to a crafty old fox

A project with both preservation and enhancement at its heart.

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CIOB Team Award win

At Barr Build we believe, first and foremost, in people. Together our team and our collaborators bring extraordinary design-led spaces to life.

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The complete works of Northend Farmhouse

Over the past decade, and across several work phases, Barr Group have carefully restored structural elements of Northend Farmhouse.

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A ‘from-scratch’ replacement dwelling, by Anderson Orr

Where a traditional-style red brick facade transitions to Crittall-glazed, timber-clad modernity.

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Listed cottage extended and refurbished for modern living

Working to the vision of architect and Barr Build client Brian Tracey, through four separate build phases, the team feel intrinsically invested in the South Cottage structural journey.

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Roell House: a project with passion and preservation at its core

Experienced project manager Victoria works alongside STL Architecture and the Barr Build team to restore and enhance her family’s forever home.

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Amongst the trees

When our clients set out to create a high-quality, sustainable woodland dwelling, their brief for project architect Matt Hinkins of West Waddy Archadia (WWA) was to maximise the connection to the woods and ensure low-carbon longevity.

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Breathing new life into Mill House

Just as every listed building is unique, so is every restoration specification. With over two decades of experience, heritage restoration has become a cornerstone of Barr Group’s expertise. As such the team were delighted to be commissioned to work alongside Tyack Architects and Debbie Gee Interiors to renovate this listed Cotswolds townhouse, headlined by the […]

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Enhancing the timeless simplicity of an English country home

Its long, winding singletrack driveway, dreamy Brontë-esque bucolic setting and charming 18th-century Cotswold stone architecture made every inch of Oxfordshire Farmhouse worth saving.

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Designed for farmstead life

Church Farm sits respectfully alongside a medieval church, whilst providing bright, modern living spaces that open up far-reaching views of the surrounding countryside.

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Bespoke Solutions

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complimentary exploratory phone call to answer questions and determine the right path forward
with your design project.

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Building the future with apprenticeships

As we celebrate National Apprenticeship Week 2025 (10–16 February), we take immense pride in showcasing our talented apprentices and the vital role they play in shaping the future of construction.

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Hands on with Her Land

As Women in Construction Week begins and we approach International Women’s Day, we are pleased to highlight our involvement with Her Land.

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1980s property reimagined for modern living

An exceptional design team of Palmer + Partners Architects, Last Interior Design and Richard Rogers Designs embrace natural light and serene rural surroundings.