Debbie Back Office Manager

Debbie has recently joined Oculus as Office Manager.  She completed a Master’s Degree in Environmental Science, Policy and Planning in 2000, and has subsequently had a varied career, including working in the public and private sectors, and also for a couple of charities.  

Her most recent role was working for Bath & North East Somerset Council, where she provided administrative support to the Supported Lodgings Team. 

In her spare time she enjoys crafting, and also volunteers with a women’s running group.

A varied career, including working in the public and private sectors

CASE STUDY
Litfield Court

Litfield Court is situated in the affluent residential district of Clifton in the city of Bristol. It is comprised of two impressive Georgian style Grade II listed semi-detached former residential houses, constructed in c1830, with an ancillary coach house to the rear of the property. The two houses had until recently been used as a care home for the elderly.

The building was acquired by Kersfield Developments, who obtained permission to convert the property into 8 luxury apartments.

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CASE STUDY
The Gainsborough Bath Spa

The Gainsborough building situated in the heart of Bath was formerly part of the City of Bath College. A Grade II listed building from the Georgian period designed by John Pinch the Elder. The conversion to a 5* luxury hotel presented many challenges. The new multi-storey Lower Borough Walls wing reflects the host building architecturally. In the heart of the hotel lies Spa Village Bath, which is quite unique insofar as it has access to the natural thermal mineral-rich waters, making it the only natural thermal spa inside a hotel in the UK.

The main stair protection was particularly challenging as enclosing it was not an option from a conservation perspective. A solution of discreetly placed fire curtains operating on the fire alarm system to provide protection was developed. There are also isolated areas with sprinkler protection to provide an alternative to passive fire protection.

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CASE STUDY
Nevill Holt Opera House

Set in the Leicestershire countryside adjacent to Nevill Holt Hall the
stable block and courtyard, previously used as a theatre with a
temporary roof has been transformed into an intimate theatre to host
Nevill Holt Opera.

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