WELCOME TO MARRAUM - LEADING ARCHITECTS IN TRURO
Our heartstrings thrum to the beat of Cornish city life
OUR CONNECTION TO TRURO
Many of our team, past and present, have lived and worked in Truro and the city holds a particularly special place in the hearts of our directors; it’s where they went to secondary school and first met one another. As a team, Marraum has helped to build, renovate and adapt many homes and business premises in Cornwall’s one and only city.
We designed the new outside bar and event area at Skinner’s Brewery as part of their crowdfunding campaign. Cranking the orientation of a new build design to maximise the views and light won the approval of our clients in Hamilton Close. As well as the full house renovation in Calenick, which smoothed out some awkward access and maximised the wonderful river views. Alongside this, we’ve utilised VR to create immersive landscapes, aiding planning permission applications in Truro.
We’re also currently working on a number of projects in Truro, including a hip to gable extension and several full house renovations so watch this space for more updates and case studies coming soon. Our growing portfolio positions us as a leading architect in Truro, clients can rely on us for innovative and sustainable designs.
Ready to start your building project in Truro? Get in touch to tell us about it and let us help you create your story of space.
TRURO'S ARCHITECTURAL HISTORY
As Cornwall’s main administrative and commercial centre, the city of Truro has a long history, reflected in a wide range of architectural styles from medieval to modern.
The architecture of Truro’s residential streets shows a wide variety of homes from different eras, from traditional cottages, to grand Georgian and Victorian townhouses, to contemporary builds.
Lemon Street and the Old City Conservation areas are testament to Truro’s ongoing commitment to protecting its heritage buildings. Projects in these areas can benefit from close collaboration with experienced architects in Truro who specialise in conservation and work to heritage buildings.
Medieval and Tudor architecture
Although the architecture of Truro is constantly changing, there are elements of the urban landscape that date back as far as the medieval period. Parts of the parish church of St Mary date back to the 14th century and nearby buildings such as Restormel Castle and Tregothnan House are also of historic and architectural significance.
Preserving this kind of heritage requires sensitivity and knowledge - qualities that clients often seek in architects Truro has developed a reputation for.
Georgian, Regency and Victorian architecture
Truro’s architectural development primarily took place during the Georgian and Victorian eras, when the city was both a key port and market town as well as the centre of lucrative tin and copper mining in the area.
Wander down Lemon Street and you'll see elegant, symmetrical townhouses and terraces built during this prosperous period. Stuccoed facades, classical columns and wrought-iron balconies reflect a prosperous time for the city when residents would commission architects to design them grand houses that showcased their wealth.
Alverton Manor, originally built as a residential home and now a hotel, is a fine example of Regency architecture in Truro, as are the Assembly Rooms on High Cross, which originally served as a venue for social gatherings, dances and events.
Truro Cathedral
The iconic spires of Truro Cathedral dominate the skylight. Completed in the late 19th century, it showcases Gothic Revival style with the pointed arches, ribbed vaults and ornate stonework, crafted from local granite and Bath stone.
While it's a relatively recent addition to the city, it remains a benchmark in the portfolio of public architecture that architects in Truro frequently reference or respond to in their contemporary designs.
Art deco, 20th century and beyond
The bold geometric patterns of the Plaza Cinema and the sweeping lines of Claremont House on Kenwyn Street reflect the art deco influence in Truro.
The mid-20th century saw the completion of the current County Hall with the clean lines, large windows and concrete construction that are characteristic of this era of architecture. The city is home to Cornwall’s largest theatre, The Hall for Cornwall, which recently underwent a £26 million refurbishment and reopened in 2021.
Modern mixed-use developments such as Falcon House - home to the charity ShelterBox - reflect a new era of urban design. Today, architects in Truro are helping to shape not only the city’s skyline but the way people live and work within it.
Ready to start your building project in Truro? Get in touch and let us help you create your story of space. Our deep understanding of the local context makes us a go-to choice for anyone looking for a Truro architect. Are you in another area of Cornwall? Take a look at the work we’ve done in Falmouth and Helston.
