Daniel Bland BA(Hons) Arch, Pg.Dip.Arch, ARB

Prior to my University training, I worked along side my father a joiner by trade, but who was also a general builder. This gave me a great practical foundation for understanding construction, detailing and an appreciation of the importance of a good construction team. I have a respect for traditional architecture and passion for creative conservation evolved from having worked for Yorkshire based Francis Johnson & Partners, a firm of Architects renowned for their design of new buildings in traditional styles and the scholarly repair of historic buildings.

I studied Architecture at The Leeds School of Art, Architecture and Design and also the University of Nottingham Department of Architecture and Built Environment. Whilst studying, I maintained a practical hands-on interest in architecture and conservation by working at the 18th Century Harewood House; a Grade 1 Listed Country House designed by Architects John Carr and Robert Adam.

After leaving University I worked as an Architect for Derbyshire based Architects; Anthony Short and Partners. It was here that I was able to demonstrate my talents as an Architect in designing new buildings which complemented the local vernacular and intricate extensions to Listed Buildings with a contemporary flair. Situated within the beautiful landscape of the South Pennines, there was no shortage of traditional farm buildings and barn conversions for me to be involved with their repair and conversion using natural building materials.