2024 has been a full and busy year for both the staff and JCA Ltd. It started with the news that Director Dearbhail was having a baby. She delivered a happy and healthy boy in August and will be back in the office after Easter…
It is with great sadness that we announce that John Coward passed away after a short illness on 15th December 2024. John trained as a student in Architecture and worked in Manchester from 1962 until moving to the Lake District in 1980 with his wife…
JCA Ltd are pleased to introduce two new members of staff to the John Coward Architects Team. Stephen Leighton has joined us as a Part 1 Architectural Assistant after graduating from the University of Central Lancashire. Architecture students typically undertake a 3 year undergraduate degree…
Ten years ago Dearbhail was travelling the British Isles and further afield on the SPAB Lethaby Scholarship. The Scholarship is an intensive nine month programme giving scholars a unique insight into current conservation, learning from specialist craftspeople and building conservation experts. Details can be found here https://www.spab.org.uk/learning/scholarship May…
Whilst most people understand that new build constructions and extensions are subject to regulation under the UK Building Regulations 2010, it is perhaps lesser known that certain small projects, classed under the banner of maintenance or improvements, are also subject to regulatory approval. If you…
Practice Architect Sarah is delighted to announce she has recently become an Ambassador for PLACED. PLACED specialises in place education and engagement, developing knowledge and community insights into the built environment. As an Ambassador, Sarah will be supporting PLACED in delivering education and engagement activities…
John Coward Architects Ltd. have a current opportunity for an experienced Architect or Architectural Technician to join our dynamic and friendly team. The successful candidate will be responsible for management and delivery of multiple projects through all RIBA Stages. Good communication skills and a willingness…
John Coward Architects recently embarked on a team outing for a Lime Mortar training day with Tim Wells at Eden Hot Lime Mortar near Kirkby Stephen. Lime, or calcium oxide, is a traditional building material widely used as a bedding between courses of stones in…
What made you want to become an Architect? I was, like most children at school uncertain of what career to pursue. My A level subjects were Art, History and Geography which were fine for acceptance at Architectural School but perhaps short on Science and Maths….
On Friday Dearbhail attend the 2024 Civic Trust Awards held at The Concorde Conference Centre, Altringham. The Civic Trust Awards was established in 1959 to recognise outstanding architecture, planning and design in the built environment. In 2014 the AABC Conservation Award was established and awarded…
Back in sunnier months, practice director Dearbhail Keating was back at West Dean College of Arts, Design, Crafts and Conservation to gain insight into Repair and Conservation of Historic Concrete. Conservation of concrete is becoming more and more relevant as the buildings of the past…
During a recent city break to Bilbao, in North Spain, it was not only the jaw dropping Guggenheim Museum which drew attention of JCA architect Rich Cater. Heading east along the Nervión River bank footpath leads you to what can be described as a complete…
After another successful audit by our Cyber Security Consultants (Intec Cyber), John Coward Architects Ltd have received Cyber Essentials Certification for 2023-24. Cyber Essentials is a UK government backed scheme, supported by the National Cyber Security Centre which is a set of basic technical controls…
Over the last couple of years JCA Ltd have had the pleasure of working with a range of students promoting architecture and design. These ranged from primary school students to university students. JCA hosted Crosthwaite school year 5’s in a visit to the office to…
A huge Congratulations to Will Norris & Claudia Bland who are now Chartered Architectural Technologists with the Charted Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT). Will & Claudia are an integral part of the technical team here at JCA Ltd and this was the next step in…
Rookhow is a Friends Meeting House in the Rusland Valley, set within 12 acres of ancient woodland. The building was constructed in 1725 and is Grade II* listed. Today it still serves as a place of meeting for local and visiting Quakers from across the…
At the end of May 2023, Dearbhail attended the first of ten Building Conservation Masterclasses at West Dean College in West Sussex. This was the practical element of the Conservation and Repair of Plasters and Renders module. In the weeks leading up to the practical…
Practice Director and conservation Architect Dearbhail Keating has recently signed up to the Professional Development Diploma in Historic Building Conservation and Repair at West Dean College in Sussex. The Diploma will see Dearbhail travel to Sussex to complete 10 modules in practical building conservation….
Practice director Mike Darwell discusses the importance of the church quinquennial inspection and why a thorough inspection and well written report are vital for those responsible for the upkeep of church buildings. JCA are inspecting architects at over 70 churches across the north of England…
Practice managing director Rebecca Gibson talks about how JCA are empowering clients to better understand early conceptualisations by using 3D modelling and CGI visualisations during the early design stages. Architects love plans and feel at home in the 2D world of cross sections and flat…
