Archive for July 2018
Client Days: Opera and Fine Dining at the Glyndebourne Festival
I recently visited Glyndebourne Opera House for the annual Glyndebourne Festival for a performance of Der Rosenkavalier, one of Strauss’s great romantic comedies. We hosted a dinner for Princess Marie Thérèse von Werdenberg and her grandson, DJ Valzacchi. Glyndebourne is the quintessential summer occasion: sunset picnics on the lawn in stunning gardens. High society, dressed…
Read MoreClient of the Month: Tristan Almost Left Fulham – Instead, He Built a Home for Life
With its full plan basement and rear wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glazing, Fulham House is a modern mansion hidden in plain sight in an Edwardian terrace. Now that Tristan and his family have moved in, we sat down with him to ask about his thoughts on this transformational project. How did you find this property and…
Read MoreUnder Construction: Our Richmond New Build Reaches for the Sky
The last time we checked in on our demolition and rebuild project in Richmond, we had only just started erecting the steel frame which forms the skeleton of the house. Just over six months later and the project has grown from soil to the sky, and we are now able to walk through the timber…
Read MorePlanning Permission to Master Plan Oak Farm Country Estate in Cobham
Dyer Grimes Architecture are delighted to announce that we have obtained planning permission from Elmbridge Borough Council for full master planning of the Oak Farm country estate in Cobham, Surrey. The original fabric of the 18th century historical facade will be retained, while the roof will be removed and all internal walls replaced. Our plans…
Read MoreJohn’s Advice: Three Tips for Planning Your Basement Extension
Basement extensions are increasingly popular in London, as strict planning laws and limited space push homeowners underground in the quest for more space. But basements extensions are also costly and complex, especially if your existing property is going to be perched on top. Here are my tips for planning a basement which is going to…
Read MoreAwards: Dyer Grimes Architecture Wins at BUILD Infrastructure Awards
We’re delighted to announce that we have been awarded “Best Boutique Architecture Firm – South East England” in the 2018 BUILD Infrastructure Awards. About the BUILD Infrastructure Awards Since 2016, The Infrastructure Awards has striven to recognise those who make the industry provides the backbone of our society by spotlighting the dedicated individuals and devoted…
Read MoreNew Commission: 10,000sqft New Build Traditional House in Chiselhurst, Bromley
It’s not often that you get a chance to build a house where one has never stood before, especially in London. When our clients saw a vacant plot for sale in Chislehurst, they pounced on the opportunity to create a dream home that is truly new. Chislehurst, Bromley, is one of the most expensive areas…
Read MorePlanning Approval to Add Dormer and Rooflight to Richmond Family Home
Dyer Grimes Architecture is delighted to announce that Richmond Borough Council has granted planning permission for the addition of a roof light and dormer to our clients’ five-bed family home. By adding a dormer and rooflight, more space and light will be provided to the loft accommodation, which will be subdivided into two bedrooms, increasing…
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