
Barrie Briscoe
Architect - architect, draughtsman, designer, and occasional painter>
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Name Barrie Briscoe Birth 1936 Gloucester, Gloucestershire
Gender Male Interesting fact architect, draughtsman, designer, and occasional painter Trade,Profession,Job 1990 (54 years) Architect Residence Canada
born in Gloucester but grew up in western Canada Death 2010 Occupation educated at Washington State University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Yale. An architect, draughtsman, designer, and occasional painter, he returned to the UK in 1972 and settled in Cornwall a year later 1972 (36 years) - Sheffield University, Sheffield
- moved to back England in 1972 to teach at Sheffield University in the Department of Architecture.The following year he moved to Cornwall.1973 (37 years) - Cornwall, England
- educated at Washington State University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Yale. An architect, draughtsman, designer, and occasional painter, he returned to the UK in 1972 and settled in Cornwall a year laterAbt 12 Jan 1989 (53 years) - Old Tresco House, Primrose Valley, St Ives, Cornwall
- A PENZANCE based architect has won a Major national award for his work on a scheme to rebuild Old Tresco House at St. Ives, Mr Barrie Briscoe received one of 18 architectural awards presented by the Royal Institution ot British Architects.
Architect wins top award
West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser - Thursday 19 January 19893 Aug 1995 (59 years) - Pole House, Steamers Meadow, Angarrack
- WOODEN IT BE NICE-Architect Barrie Briscoe checks the progress of an unusual house project at Angarrack.
Could pole houses take off?- Thu 3 Aug 1995Person ID I9057 AHP Last Modified 27 Dec 2025
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Birth - 1936 - Gloucester, Gloucestershire 


Occupation - A PENZANCE based architect has won a Major national award for his work on a scheme to rebuild Old Tresco House at St. Ives, Mr Barrie Briscoe received one of 18 architectural awards presented by the Royal Institution ot British Architects. Architect wins top award West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser - Thursday 19 January 1989 - Abt 12 Jan 1989 (53 years) - Old Tresco House, Primrose Valley, St Ives, Cornwall 


Occupation - WOODEN IT BE NICE-Architect Barrie Briscoe checks the progress of an unusual house project at Angarrack. Could pole houses take off?- Thu 3 Aug 1995 - 3 Aug 1995 (59 years) - Pole House, Steamers Meadow, Angarrack 

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Spinnakers, Marazion | architect Barrie Briscoe
A stunning 4-bedroom art deco styled residence with panoramic views over St Michaels Mount and the bay beyond.
Spinnakers is an incredible property nestled in a quiet location that maximises its elevated position to great effect, providing it with spectacular panoramic views. The house has great style and panache with such an unusual design in…
Histories 
Chyreen | The Bowjey Hill, Newlyn | Briscoe | Staggering views over Newlyn Harbour to St Michael's Mount, contemporary house circa 1860sq.ft | Newlyn, Penzance - Lillicrap Chilcott
Staggering views over Newlyn Harbour to St Michael's Mount, a contemporary house of circa 1860sq.ft., Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall - Lillicrap Chilcott Ref: LCAA9216 £695,000
Chyreen, The Bowjey Hill, Newlyn, Penzance, Cornwall, TR18 5LW FREEHOLD Designed by the late and hugely appreciated architect Barry Briscoe to make very most of the…
Coastal art deco-style property in Marazion, Cornwall | designed by Barry Briscoe | September 18, 2018
Coastal art deco-style property in Marazion, Cornwall | designed by Barry Briscoe
UK Modern House: Barrie Briscoe | (9 buildings) 
Barrie BRISCOE | 1936 - 2010 | Cornwall Artists Index 
Reclining Female Nude, 1985 | Antiques Atlas - Reclining Nude, Barry Briscoe 1936- 2010 
Barrie Briscoe Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Barrie Briscoe Art Value Price Guide 
An Skyber, Trevithal, Paul LCAA9371 | Barry Briscoe supervision and architectural design | sale 25 April 2023
A superlative detached 4 bedroomed, 3 bathroomed contemporary extended barn conversion standing within splendid gardens with adjacent field totalling about 2.15 acres, the whole taking in truly panoramic views from Paul Church, across Mounts Bay to St Michael's Mount and Lizard Lighthouse some 18 miles away. A splendid coastal home amazingly less…
Could pole houses take off?- Thu 3 Aug 1995
Pole House, Steamers Meadow, Angarrack
West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser - Thursday 03 August 1995
CORNWALL Tipperary, Coverack, the Lizard; newly built house; Tipperary was designed by award-winning West Country architect Barrie Briscoe - Thu 3 Aug 2006
CORNWALL Tipperary, Coverack, the Lizard A newly built house just south of Helston, Tipperary was designed by the award-winning West Country architect Barrie Briscoe. It is perched on a cliff 500ft from the sea and is sur- rounded by seven acres of flat land. The traditional Cornish village of Coverack with a pub, village shops and two…
Architect wins top award - Barry Briscoe - Thu 19 Jan 1989
West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser - Thursday 19 January 1989
Penwith presents design awards - Thu 29 Apr 1993
There were 32 entries in four categories; winners were:
New building — Rodda Lloyd Associates, Penzance, for the Daniel Building . at Penwith College;
building extension — Poynton: Bradbury, Associates, St. Ives, at The Warren, St. Ives;
conversion — Barrie Briscoe, Penzance, at Trevean farmhouse, Rosudgeon;
rural enhancement (three…
Awards: best new building Old Tresco House, St. Ives, Barrie Briscoe and Christopher Tyler; best restoration Tregold Manor Farm, Trequite, St Kew; repairs: house at Wendron, called Trewartha; also new Agricultural Centre, Home Farm, Stoke Climsland: and Rowena Cade exhibition, Minack Theatre, Porthcurno - Thu 14 Apr 1988
new Tesco building at Truro commended for design and materials, and “thoughtful use of the riverside site" at Truro; house at Wendron, called Trewartha, owned by Mr. and Mrs. Josiah Robinson, commended for “informed and well-executed repairs” to former farmhouse; awards presented by chairman of Cornish Buildings group, Mr Hugh Lander for…

