River Tay Boathouse
A boathouse project that received an STA Award.
About from company website
Carpenter Oak is a specialist in designing, crafting, and raising timber frames, with nearly 40 years of experience. They blend traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design, using high-quality timber sourced ethically and sustainably. Their in-house fabrication and skilled team ensure quality control from workshop to installation, working on projects nationally and internationally.
The company has a rich heritage, founded in 1987 by Charley Brentnall and Roderick James. Over the decades, they have undertaken a wide range of projects, including the restoration of Windsor Castle's Great Kitchen roof, the construction of a trebuchet for Warwick Castle, and award-winning theatre and visitor centre designs. They are committed to sharing knowledge through CPD programmes for architects and engineers, highlighting timber's potential in modern construction.
Carpenter Oak emphasizes collaboration, working with architects and engineers to deliver innovative and sustainable timber structures. As an employee-owned company since 2017, they foster a culture of innovation, craft, and shared ownership, positioning themselves as a trusted partner for ambitious designs across residential, commercial, public, education, and leisure sectors.
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Project experience from company website
Renton Hall Extension
An extension project that won a RIBA National Award.
Stirling Castle
A project that won a Buildit Award in 2021.
Windsor Castle Kitchen Roof Restoration
Windsor Castle
Restoration of the roof of the Great Kitchen at Windsor Castle after a fire.
Bedales School Theatre
Hampshire
An oak and steel framed theatre with a pyramidal roof lantern, which won national RIBA awards.
Cruciform House
Featured in Grand Designs, this home has a unique cross-shaped layout with an octagonal kitchen and a glazed roof lantern.
Solar Canopy at The Earth Centre
Doncaster
The largest solar collector in the UK at the time of construction, spanning 1,300 square metres with 250 photovoltaic panels.
Trebuchet for Warwick Castle
Warwick Castle
The world's largest working trebuchet, based on 13th and 14th-century designs. A new one was built in 2023.
Stowe Gardens Visitor Facilities
Visitor facilities including a restaurant and shop, winning RIBA and Wood Awards.
Chiddingstone Orangery
A challenging timber frame gridshell for a Grade I listed orangery, winning the Wood Award for Best Use of Timber Frame.
Rosslyn Chapel Visitors Centre
Scotland
A timber engineered Visitors Centre in collaboration with Scottish architects Page\Park.
Allies Farmhouse
A Douglas fir framed family farmhouse that won Best Timber Frame House at the Homebuilding & Renovating Awards.
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What does Carpenter Oak & Woodland Co. Ltd do?
Designers and makers of exceptional timber structures, blending time-honoured craftsmanship with refined, contemporary design. Over 40 years of experience. Their listed services include Timber frame, Carpentry & joinery and Design & build.
Where is Carpenter Oak & Woodland Co. Ltd based?
Carpenter Oak & Woodland Co. Ltd is registered at The Old Mill Buildings, Buckfast Abbey, Buckfastleigh, TQ11 0EE, in South West.
What areas does Carpenter Oak & Woodland Co. Ltd cover?
Carpenter Oak & Woodland Co. Ltd states that it works across International.
Is Carpenter Oak & Woodland Co. Ltd still trading?
Companies House lists Carpenter Oak & Woodland Co. Ltd as active, with accounts most recently made up to 2024-12-31.
What sectors does Carpenter Oak & Woodland Co. Ltd work in?
Carpenter Oak & Woodland Co. Ltd works in Residential, Commercial, Public, Education and Leisure.
When was Carpenter Oak & Woodland Co. Ltd established?
Carpenter Oak & Woodland Co. Ltd was incorporated on 1987-12-10.