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horncastle:
thomas
a r c h i t e c t s + d e s i g n e r s
horncastle:thomas is a RIBA Chartered
Architectural Practice formed in 2011 in
Douglas, Isle of Man, by Karen Horncastle and
Martyn Thomas.
Both are RIBA Chartered Architects. Since
qualifying, Karen has been in practice in the
Isle of Man for twenty five years; Martyn
worked for two leading architectural firms in
the North West of England before returning
home to the Island in 2010.
Both have experience of working in a variety of
established and new building types, including
listed and registered buildings, new buildings
in conservation areas and in sustainable
design.
Karen and Martyn were joined by a third
Chartered Architect, Andrew Traynor in 2014.
A belief in the value and benefits of good
modern design underpins the practice’s
approach. They have worked on a range of
projects from sustainable office developments
to house extensions, alterations to church
buildings to new-build residential properties
and renovations to registered buildings.
Always considering context, environment, local
constraints and craft, combining design
technology and sustainable technologies with
an understanding of the past,
horncastle:thomas retain an aspiration to find
quality in every project.
Below, left
Rose Cottage: a new house in
Union Mills, recently completed;
internal view from the living space
showing the dining area, kitchen
and mezzanine snug above.
© Patricia Tutt
Below, right
Rose Cottage: internal view from the
front door looking towards the
kitchen terrace.
© Patricia Tutt
Right
Sketch designs for:
terraced house extension, Peel;
the Castlegate development in
Castletown for Manx National
Heritage;
refurbishment and extension of
terraced house, Castletown.