Horsley Townsend

Horsley Townsend is an architectural practice working throughout the UK, specialising in high-end equestrian facilities and luxury swimming pools. Established in 2001, the studio combines strong design flair with sound technical and professional competence. This approach has shaped projects ranging from private estates to landmark heritage sites, always with an emphasis on spaces that perform as well as they look.

In the equestrian sector, the practice delivers facilities for private owners and professional training centres. These include stable complexes, indoor and outdoor arenas, horse walkers, lunging areas and associated welfare buildings. Designs integrate advanced ventilation, specialist flooring, natural light and robust finishes to promote animal welfare and make daily operations smooth and efficient. Layouts are carefully planned to meet the needs of horses, riders and staff without compromising aesthetics.

Swimming pool design is approached with the same care and precision. Horsley Townsend creates indoor and outdoor pools for hotels, spas, leisure venues and private homes, often incorporating moving floors, integrated spas, saunas, steam rooms, bespoke lighting and advanced water treatment systems. Each pool is tailored to its setting and purpose, blending complex engineering with calm, refined interiors.

The studio’s portfolio extends far beyond its two core specialisms. Projects include significant residential schemes, cultural and heritage work such as the National Textile Archive at Salts Mill World Heritage Site, Blarney Castle in County Cork, the Grade II* Listed Grantley Hall Hotel in North Yorkshire and the Grade I Listed Talbot Hotel in Oundle. Their experience covers listed buildings, conservation areas, National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, as well as new one-off homes, alterations to existing dwellings, buildings for the arts, schools, offices, industrial buildings and hospitality venues.

Whatever the scale or sector, Horsley Townsend’s work is rooted in a clear process, thoughtful detailing and the use of quality materials. The result is architecture that balances elegance with function, delivering spaces that are distinctive, enduring and perfectly suited to their purpose.

The result is architecture that feels considered and purposeful, combining function and elegance in equal measure.