JTDS Architecture

09/10/2026

Planning approval secured for Orchard End Care Home in Herefordshire!

We’re delighted to have secured planning permission for a single-storey extension for the SENAD Group, improving the living environment for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs.

The scheme replaces an existing conservatory with comfortable, energy-efficient accommodation, providing larger dining and lounge spaces alongside a dedicated quiet room for existing residents.

Working closely with the client and care team, we refined the proposals to respond to residents’ needs while addressing the site’s planning and environmental constraints.

At the heart of the project is a simple aim: creating thoughtful, accessible spaces that make a meaningful difference to everyday life.

A positive milestone for everyone involved, and we look forward to progressing the project.

21/08/2026

We’re delighted to share that JTDS Architecture Ltd has been officially announced as a double winner in BUILD Magazine’s Architecture Awards 2026:

🏆 Excellence in Sustainable Architectural Design 2026 – England & Wales

🏆 Best SEND Education Design Project 2026 (Midlands) – Pegasus School

It is particularly rewarding to see Pegasus School recognised. The project reflects the importance of creating thoughtful, inclusive and inspiring environments that properly respond to the needs of pupils, staff and the wider school community.

A huge thank you to SENAD, the wider consultant team and everyone involved in bringing the scheme forward. We’re incredibly proud of what has been achieved together.

You can read more in the Architecture Awards 2026 celebratory magazine:

https://www.build-review.com/issues/architecture-awards-2026/

BUILD Magazine is proud to announce the Architecture Awards 2026, a programme dedicated to celebrating excellence, creativity, and innovation across the global architecture industry.

06/08/2026

We’re delighted to support BCTFC U16s by sponsoring their new training tops for the players and coaches.

It’s always a pleasure to support local grassroots football, and we wish the team, Greg, Mart and Matt every success for the season ahead. The new tops look great! ⚽

15/07/2026

It’s always rewarding to revisit projects that formed part of the early days of JTDS Architecture.

We recently had the opportunity to return to a project at Union Street, Bishop’s Castle, within the town’s historic Conservation Area. The scheme involved demolishing a redundant attached outbuilding and creating a sympathetic two-storey annexe, enabling the client to care for an elderly relative while still providing a degree of independence.

Working within a conservation area required careful consideration of the building’s scale, materials and relationship with the surrounding streetscape. The design sought to respect the character of the existing property while delivering practical, modern accommodation for the family.

It was great to see the completed project still sitting comfortably within its surroundings and continuing to meet the client’s needs.

28/06/2026

It was a pleasure to speak with Shrewsbury Town Foundation about JTDS Architecture and our involvement with the Shrewsbury Town Business Club.

The Business Club has been a great platform for building relationships, supporting local business, and engaging with the wider Shropshire community.

A big thank you to Steve Maden and the Foundation for the opportunity.

Among many others, JTDS Architecture are a company who have benefitted from the many perks available through the Shrewsbury Town Business Club. JTDS Architecture are a Shropshire-based architectural practice who specialise in bringing innovation and precision to every project. Director Jose Tweedie....

23/06/2026

🏆 We’re delighted to announce that JTDS Architecture has been named a double winner in the BUILD Architecture Awards 2026!

We have received the following awards:

BUILD Excellence in Sustainable Architectural Design 2026 – England & Wales

Best SEND Education Design Project 2026 (Midlands) – Pegasus School

We are incredibly proud to receive this recognition, particularly for our work at Pegasus School for SENAD Group. The project has provided us with the opportunity to develop a thoughtful and sustainable design that responds to the specific needs of SEND pupils, while respecting the sensitive setting of the Grade II* listed Caldwell Hall.

We would like to extend our sincere thanks to SENAD Group for appointing and trusting us to help develop this important project, as well as to the wider consultant team and everyone who has supported the scheme so far.

The official Architecture Awards 2026 publication, press release and winners list will be released by BUILD during the week commencing 10 August 2026.
A fantastic achievement for our practice and a very proud moment for the JTDS team.

01/06/2026

✨ Sneak Peek: Sustainable Rural Home in Progress 🌿
We’re excited to share an early glimpse of an upcoming project currently in development—an exemplar of sustainable rural design set within a sensitive AONB landscape.
This scheme adopts a fabric-first approach, incorporating high levels of natural insulation to minimise heat loss and improve overall energy performance. Passive design strategies—including careful orientation, generous roof overhangs, and controlled openings—are used to maximise daylight and natural ventilation, reducing reliance on mechanical systems.
The design has evolved through close collaboration, using initial concepts as a foundation and refining them to enhance clarity, functionality, and planning compliance. The result is a cohesive, well-integrated proposal that responds positively to both the landscape setting and planning policy constraints.
Key features include:
A layout shaped by client engagement, offering flexibility in use (e.g. adaptable bedroom/office spaces)
A building form partially set into the slope, improving buildability and reducing visual impact
A curved roof profile inspired by agricultural forms, helping the extension sit more comfortably within its rural context
A strong focus on reducing operational and embodied carbon, alongside delivering biodiversity enhancements and long-term climate resilience
The design has also been rigorously tested through ongoing design reviews, including input from planning and architectural professionals, ensuring a robust and thoughtful proposal.
This is just a sneak peek, and we look forward to sharing more as the project progresses.

27/05/2026

We’re pleased to share that a planning application has now been submitted for new facilities at Pegasus School, Caldwell, on behalf of SENAD Group.

The proposals include a new specialist teaching pavilion, an agricultural teaching barn and an extension to the existing car park, designed to support the continued growth of this important SEND school. The new spaces will provide calm, flexible learning environments alongside practical land-based teaching facilities that form a key part of the school’s curriculum.

The design has been carefully developed within the historic setting of Caldwell Hall, a Grade II* listed building, ensuring the new buildings sit comfortably within the landscape and remain clearly distinguishable from the historic fabric. A natural materials palette, green roof and landscape-led approach help integrate the development into its woodland surroundings while creating a welcoming environment for students.

The scheme follows a successful pre-application process with the local planning authority, and we were particularly encouraged to receive positive feedback from Historic England, who supported the considered design approach and the role the proposals will play in supporting the long-term educational use of the site.

We look forward to progressing the application and helping deliver facilities that will enhance learning opportunities for students at Pegasus School.

Client: SENAD Group
Architecture: JTDS Architecture
Planning: Asbri Planning
Engineering: Shear Design Ltd | Structural & Civil Engineering Consultants
Ecology: BIOME CONSULTING LTD
Aboriculture: Arb Innovators Ltd
Heritage: CFA Archaeology Ltd

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