Belton House - Stables

We have recently been appointed by the National Trust to assist with repair and alteration works to the Grade I listed Stables building at Belton House.This will convert unused areas of the building to accommodate an extended café facility and an education room.

Marwell Zoo

Works are well underway at the new S-shaped Tropical House. The translucent EFTA membrane is up and beautifully supported by the curved steel frame.

Rosenberg House Reopening

On Tuesday 31st January Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall came to celebrate the reopening of the newly mordernised almhouse, Rosenberg House.

Oculus Prize 2016

Winners of The Oculus European Study Trip Project Prize for the 3rd year Architectural Studies course.

2017 Civic Trust Awards - Regional Finalist

The Art and Design Building at Somerset College has been shortlisted as a Regional Finalist in the 2017 Civic Trust Awards, currently shortlisted as 1 of 8 buildings in the South West Region.

Gloucester Cathedral

As part of our ongoing work at the cathedral, we are proud to be part of Project Pilgrim's great endeavour to help reduce the cathedral’s annual energy costs by 25% by adorning it with 200 solar panels.

Westerleigh Crematorium

Oculus are currently providing Building Control services for four new crematorium for the Westerleigh Group, with a further three currently at design stage.

Job Vacancies

Structural Engineer - Part-time

Morelands & Riverdale

Oculus are proud to be part of the ongoing project to transform two grade II listed Victorian pumping stations into state of the art research laboratory space.

Monkey Island, Bray

A new YTL Hotel project at Monkey Island, located on the River Thames near the village of Bray. Monkey Island Hotel aims to create a unique and exceptional experience.

Oculus Prizes

Winners of The Oculus European Study Trip Project Prize for the 3rd year Architectural Studies course and the recipient of The Oculus Prize 2015, for the most successful student on the MSc Conservation of Historic Buildings course.

The Gainsborough Bath Spa

The Gainsborough building situated in the heart of Bath was formerly part of City of Bath College. A Grade II listed building from the Georgian period designed by John Pinch the Elder. The conversion to a 5* hotel presented many challenges.

Apex Hotels

We are excited to be working with Ian Springford Architects and Apex Hotels to provide the Building Control services for the construction of a new 4* luxury hotel in central Bath

Tudor Cottage rises from the ashes

Tudor Cottage in Sutton, Oxfordshire dates from the 17th century and was extensively damaged by fire in 2012. The building was constructed with an oak frame built off a masonry substructure. The thatched roof caught fire causing extensive damage to the roof and upper floors.

Airbus Aerospace Park, Filton

We are delighted to have provided our services as Approved Inspectors for two fascinating projects at the Airbus Aerospace Park in Filton.

Education and Awards

Oculus were pleased to have assisted the Department of Architecture and Civil Engineering at the University of Bath again this year with lectures and studio tutorials. The End of Year Show at the University again demonstrated that architecture is in safe hands.

Astley Castle wins RIBA Stirling Prize

A 12th-century fortified manor which had been lying in ruins since a fire in 1978, Astley Castle had seen additions and revisions carried out in almost every century since Medieval times. In inserting a groundbreaking modern holiday home into the original castle, the architects, Witherford Watson Mann, were able to both stabilise the ruin and create the next layer of the building’s history.

The National Trust

Last year saw the completion of major alterations to the main house at Tyntesfield near Bristol, which went on to win several awards, including the RIBA South West Conservation Award 2012. Oculus also provided services as Approved Inspectors to works at Chedworth Roman Villa near Cirencester, winner of the RIBA South West Regional Award for 2013.