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Oriel
Oriel Design Limited was originally established as a partnership in 1989 and was incorporated as a limited company in 2003. Presently, more than 75% of the practice’s workload is repeat business or by recommendation and we are determined to maintain our good reputation. Our projects include commissions from public and private clients, undertaken in a traditional role, through design and build options and by direct engagement to contractors. Amongst the public clients who have commissioned works since the formation of the practice are; Dyfed Powys Police, South Wales Police Authority, South Wales University and the Welsh Assembly (formerly the Welsh Development Agency).
A pre-planning application has been submitted to transform the site of the former Royal Hotel in Pontycymmer into much-needed new housing. The building, which has stood vacant for over 15 years with boarded-up doors and broken windows, sits prominently on the corner of Bridgend Road and has long been considered a key site for regeneration within the village. Oriel Design has submitted early proposals to demolish the existing structure and replace it with a contemporary residential development comprising 12 one-bedroom flats. The application seeks initial feedback from the community before a full planning submission is prepared. Revitalising a Long-Vacant Site The former pub has remained empty for more than a decade, and its deteriorating condition has become a focal point for local concern. The proposed development aims to bring the land back into productive use by introducing modern, energy-efficient accommodation that aligns with current housing needs in the area. The scheme proposes the demolition of the existing building to make way for a purpose-built residential block, with thoughtfully designed accommodation and practical amenity spaces. Proposed Layout and Features The early design includes a range of features intended to improve the usability and visual appeal of the site: 12 one-bedroom flats arranged to maximise natural light and efficient internal layouts 18 parking spaces, including six open-air spaces and twelve lower-ground-floor garage spaces Shared outdoor spaces, including patio areas between two ground-floor flats and additional landscaped garden areas A layout designed to create a more open, accessible feel on a site that is currently enclosed and unused These proposals aim to balance density with high-quality living spaces while remaining sympathetic to the surrounding streetscape. Next Steps As part of the pre-planning process, feedback from local residents and stakeholders will help shape the final design. Once this stage is complete, a full planning application will be brought forward for consideration. The original Wales Online article can be viewed here
We have recently moved from our Cardiff office to Taffs Well. You can now find us at the following address. The Studio, No. 1, Sycamore Street, Taffs Well. CF15 7PU. Our new office is a highly insulated timber frame structure with an environmentally friendly green roof. Take a look at the build in our latest project section.
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Lanyon House
A single stair extends the full height of the building and is located within a glass spine with fin feature.
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Fox's Den
A self, build dwelling for private clients, this four, bedroom dwelling featured on BBC’s ‘One Show’
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Cardigan Industrial Units
Designed and project managed most of the units and used a palette of materials to create a common theme but in different ways so as to ensure that each unit remained individual
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From homes to public buildings, at Oriel Design Limited, we have the expertise to help you with all your architectural needs in Cardiff and throughout Wales.
Oriel Design Ltd
Ty Cefn
Rectory Road
Cardiff
CF5 1QL
