Stonewood Design

So proud of this “book”. And great to see it printed and in the studio! Hooraaahhhh!

Past. Present. Future. Practice. Projects. People. We work by listening. We listen to the stories of the place and consider the context, the history, the craft and the materials. We’ll soon be sending out a new book chronicling our journey to date but in the meantime here’s a sneak peek. And if you still can’t hold on, hit the link to our website to see some of the projects we’ll be talking about. https://lnkd.in/dzTRRm65

Great article in The RIBA Journal about The Story of Emily Museum, one of our projects in Cornwall with Stonewood Design for The Newt in Somerset https://ow.ly/eOJp50TnKTc 

☕️ Take in the breathtaking views at the Emily Hobhouse Museum’s café, now featuring our record-breaking double-glazed unit. This 20m-wide glass wall creates a seamless connection between the indoor space and the beautiful gardens beyond, offering guests a truly immersive experience. Installed with meticulous precision, this glazing solution not only enhances the aesthetic but also preserves the historical ambiance of this remarkable museum. It’s more than just a window—it's a gateway to the past, framed by modern innovation. 🌿🪟 Client: The Story of Emily, Cornwall The Newt in Somerset Videos: Fotohaus Ltd Design: Stonewood Design Contractors: Stonewood Builders Ltd Supplier: sedak GmbH & Co. KG Glazing Consultants: GL&SS #cantifix #architecturalglazing #thestoryofemily #thenewtinsomerset #design #glazingsolutions

💡 Our work at the Emily Hobhouse Museum extends beyond the landmark glass façade. Cantifix has seamlessly integrated additional bespoke glazing throughout the museum, including sleek rooflights and beautifully crafted windows that flood the interior spaces with natural light. Each installation is thoughtfully designed to complement the historic architecture while enhancing the overall visitor experience. This project showcases how cutting-edge glazing can harmonise with heritage, bringing both clarity and light to this inspiring tribute to Emily Hobhouse's legacy. 🏛️✨ client: The Story of Emily cornwall The Newt in Somerset Videos: Fotohaus Ltd Design: Stonewood Design Contractors: Stonewood Builders Ltd Supplier: sedak GmbH & Co. KG Glazing Consultants: GL&SS Ltd #architecturalglazing #thestoryofemily #thenewtinsomerset #design #glazingsolutions

This certainly was a tricky one to solve... ✔ Four new openings were required at the base of a slender 18m tall freestanding masonry chimney. ✔ The chimney had to be able to house an actual fire (no internal supports!). ✔ The chimney had to retain it's original aesthetic (no external supports either!). By breaking the problem down and solving from engineering first principles, we were able to develop an innovative post-tensioned masonry solution that ticked all of the above boxes. Well done Tom Roberts, Isaac Climpson, Graham Johnstone and the Stonewood Design team! 👏

🧱 What a beauty! 🧱 No, really - this chimney might even be one-of-a-kind. How so? This is The Creamery, part of The Newt in Somerset. We got on board to help Stonewood Design update this Victorian building, whilst retaining as many original features as possible - including its landmark brick chimney. However, this proved something of an engineering challenge - in order to make the fireplace visible from three sides, this 18m tall freestanding masonry chimney, built in the 1900s, would have needed external support. That wasn't quite in keeping with the desired aesthetic, so we got to work researching historic masonry chimneys. Our solution: to dismantle and rebuild it, brick by brick, using steel rods that are tightened, effectively sandwiching the masonry together. This looked more authentic to the original architecture, but met modern safety standards. Post-tension masonry is extremely rare in chimney design, meaning this one may even be the only one of its kind. Take a look at the finished project below 📸 👇 And keep your eyes peeled for more about The Creamery - coming soon.... 👀 #structuralengineering #structuraldesign #masonry #heritage

Thank you to RIBA Journal for the write up in this month's edition. We're delighted to have worked on such an inspiring project centred around an even more inspiring woman. Hit the link below to read the full article: https://lnkd.in/eKACwv99 More images on our website: https://lnkd.in/eHwdDZB7 And a link to the beautiful exhibition design from Kossmanndejong: https://lnkd.in/eZknkqiP

The Story of Emily, Cornwall The exhibition tells the story of Emily Hobhouse and the Second Anglo-Boer War (1898 -1902) in South Africa and the British concentration camps. ‘’Liberty is the equal right and heritage of every child of man, without, distinction of race, colour or sex’’ - Emily Hobhouse Emily Hobhouse, an activist and feminist, had an extraordinary impact on the events of the Second Anglo-Boer War that took place between 1898-1902 in South Africa. ‘’The War Rooms’’ exhibition, 24 carefully curated audiovisual rooms, takes guests with Emily through the courages journey she embarked on to change the lives of the women and children caught in the destruction of war. The story of Emily and her impact on the Boer War has been painstakingly researched and compiled over many years by Elasbé Brits, who, alongside Kossmanndejong and their creative partners, has created a deeply immersive, impactful and prescient exhibition. See more of the project on our website: https://lnkd.in/eHwdDZB7 📸 Fotohaus Ltd

Brickwork An in depth look at the beautifully constructed and detailed brickwork at our creamery project in Somerset. The brickwork is a combination of recycled local bricks and imperial-sized, handmade new bricks akin to that of the original building, and with similar bullnose details. The building’s landmark chimney was found to be structurally unstable, and had to be taken down brick-by-brick and rebuilt with a more stable internal structure. The engineering work involved in the reconstruction of the chimney was extremely unique owing to how rare it is for a chimney of this scale to be rebuilt in the UK. And to add more complexity, the base of the chimney has been designed to be open on all four sides. Photography: Fotohaus Ltd Client: The Newt in Somerset Project Management: JLL UK Cost Consultants: Synergy Construction & Property Consultants LLP Contractor: Ken Biggs Construction Structural, Civils & Fire: Hydrock, now Stantec Services Engineer: E3 Consulting Engineers Planning Consultants: AZ Urban Studio Glazing Consultant: GL&SS Landscape Architects: Greenhalgh Landscape Architects