These 3 projects are nearing completion - can you guess which one will reach the finishing line first?
"A Victorian cathedral of ironwork" ~ Pevsner
This week BOTA paid a visit to Crossness Pumping Station - a spectacular piece of Victorian engineering conceived by Sir Joseph Bazalgette as part of his wider London sewerage system constructed in the 1860's. Thanks to the volunteer team at Crossness for a fascinating tour and the tea and biscuits!
A House for Essex...
Some of the BOTA team recently enjoyed a short stay at the extravagant 'House for Essex' designed by artist & architect duo Grayson Perry and Charles Holland. Who ever said architects don't like colour!
Reflections of an Acer tree
The vibrant colours of this Acer tree dance along the surface of recently installed glazing at one of our London projects
Clerkenwell Design Week
Taking a break, embracing the sun, and enjoying the festivities at Clerkenwell Design Week.
More magazine features....
Our Bow project is featured in the July issue of Grand Designs magazine.
And the London Fields project we completed in 2011 has been re-styled by our talented client Michelle Kelly, and is featured in the July issue of Living Etc.
Check them both out on: brianotuama.com/publications
And check out more of Michelle's work on michellekellystyle.com
Republic of Fritz Hansen showroom visit
The BOTA team would like to thank Sana at Fritz Hansen for an enjoyable visit to learn more about some wonderful furniture and classic Danish design pieces. Here's Brian playing spot the veneer before the evening was topped off with a lovely meal, thanks again!
House warming in Sydenham
Brian plays bass during a wonderful evening spent with wonderful clients!
Another project in London Fields
The new side infill extension is beginning to take shape in our London Fields project.
New project photography
The Great Northern Railway Tavern has re-opened following our refurbishment. We hope you'll visit and tell us what you think!
Setting the Benchmark..
Many thanks to Alexis, Hannah and Sean for their hospitality, the delicious lunch and the fascinating tour of the Benchmark Furniture facility in Kintbury. The skill, care and craftsmanship involved in the whole furniture-making process was wonderful to witness!
One Week Later!
Stoke Newington extension showing remarkable progress!
Light and shadow!
The Spring sun illuminates our Stoke Newington project.
It's all happening in Hornsey…..
Our refurbishment of a Grade II listed public house in Hornsey continues apace - one more week to completion!
London Fields house complete!
A sneak peek of the interior at our recently completed project in London Fields
Studio cultural outing
A lunch outing to the Rochelle Canteen and the Geffrye Museum, followed by a mischievous ride in a convertible - thanks Brian for paying attention to the road…..
Project in St. Albans
Tristan has steered our new project in St. Albans through planning. Hope to start construction in May.
Happy birthday Alfie!
Today the wisest member of the BOTA team celebrated his 13th birthday, and enjoyed a well deserved slice of homemade turkey and paté 'sponge' cake! :) Happy birthday Alf!
Best of Houzz 2017
We're delighted to have received a Best of Houzz award for our design work again this year!
Don't Move, Improve! 2017
Dan enjoying a glass of wine beside our entry, Hackney House.
