donald bentley architect

Donald Bentley Architect creating bespoke homes and re-purposing redundant buildings. Passivhaus designer, narrowboater, aspiring hutter.

[donald bentley architect @studiobarcorg]

steel frame

[B&C Editors @BuildingsCities]

Pandemics: why buildings are hazards https://t.co/DBPfBP9wrm

[donald bentley architect @studiobarcorg]

A recent #lockdown loft clearout uncovered old sketchbooks. This one from 1991 of #LeCorbusier's sublime chapel at #Ronchamp in France. A pinnacle of #architecture.
More from that sketchbook on my website. see bio.

[donald bentley architect @studiobarcorg]

coronavirus #lockdown has frustrated our arrangements for photography of my latest projects, so here is a late 'in progress' shot of now finished project in Thorn Road, Bearsden.

[donald bentley architect @studiobarcorg]

Oak rainscreen cladding by Moyne Sawmill sourced from the Gleneagles Estate with windows by @VELFAC. This extension was so well insulated using a combination of @warmcel and @Gutex_Daemmung that Ashgrove Builders were stripped down to finish the interior.

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[donald bentley architect @studiobarcorg]

back to circa 1996 and the inspiring experience of being in the DEGW team designing award winning HQ for Boots The Chemists in Nottingham. One of the pages from my sketchbook.
#ThinkingByDrawing

[donald bentley architect @studiobarcorg]

when your client arranges their cook books by colour.

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[Jennifer Keesmaat @jen_keesmaat]

Given conclusive evidence, transport agencies are finally admitting they created traffic, instead of solving it. https://t.co/tCf9ywp92P

[Mark Beaumont @MrMarkBeaumont]

Officially made it around the world in 78 days,14hrs & 40 mins. Thx to all the supporters and support teams. https://t.co/fp8LxjnSCQ #80days

[donald bentley architect @studiobarcorg]

@AnnNisbet So many alternative approaches possible that would have different scale in this important landscape

[Matt Bridgestock @55n]

What have you done in last 80 days?
Extraordinary endurance by:
- @MrMarkBeaumont - #80days
- @libbykerr4 / @Lisa_Trollope - #munros2017

[donald bentley architect @studiobarcorg]

Looking forward to completion of this car free mixed tenure developmenT
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[donald bentley architect @studiobarcorg]

Big Capital by Anna Minton — who broke London’s property market? https://t.co/TDf4hKQLcA

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Considered article. Why do England's high-rises keep failing fire tests? - BBC News https://t.co/IKavaZK5Al

[donald bentley architect @studiobarcorg]

@thejustincurrie no! Brilliant song.

[donald bentley architect @studiobarcorg]

Great live set and company last night at @DukesBarGlasgow #SupportLiveMusic #GlasgowJazz

[Dr Doug McNeall @dougmcneall]

Was in a holiday house with 6 kids under 6, not one woke when the alarms went off at 1am. Parents ran around though. https://t.co/wUbpvbW7pt

[George Monbiot @GeorgeMonbiot]

Wow. Germany bans meat at official functions. The environmental case for this is rock solid. https://t.co/xqxjIV27OG

[donald bentley architect @studiobarcorg]

@ecominimalnick braces for Doris

[Finch & Fouracre @Finch_Fouracre]

Best ever transport building? Work in progress. #glasgow #stEnoch