Archive for August 2019
Knocking Down Walls, Floors and Ceilings in a Richmond BoTM
Major structural works have begun for our renovation and extension of a Building of Townscape Merit in Richmond. Walls, ceilings and floors are disappearing as we start to remake this beautiful home for the 21st century. On the right side of the roof you can see the new double dormer beginning to take shape, while…
Read MorePlanning Permission and Listed Buildings Consent for Belgravia Townhouse
Dyer Grimes Architecture are delighted to announce that we have received planning permission and listed buildings consent from Westminster City Council to restore and extend a townhouse on a historic Belgravia terrace. Each colour in the above diagram represents a different age of building fabric. Much of the original structure was destroyed by bombing in…
Read MoreCap Ferret’s Houses on Stilts – the Best Way to Avoid Flooding?
My briefs may have their challenges, but at Cap Ferret I saw how necessity inspired humble oyster farmers to build in the face of one of nature’s most powerful forces. Cap Ferret is a sandy peninsula in South West France stretched out between the calm Bassin d’Arcachon and the breaking waves of the Atlantic, creating…
Read MoreBUILD Awards DGA for Excellence in Listed Building Restorations
We are delighted to announce that BUILD has awarded Dyer Grimes Architecture for Excellence in Listed Building Restorations in their 2019 Architecture Awards. This award was given due to the quality and care we put into our listed projects, such as the Grade II Georgian townhouse in Cheltenham Terrace, shown above. To see more from…
Read MoreProposal to Convert Old Public House on Twickenham Riverside into Home and Gallery
Our latest project is a proposal to convert a unique family home in Twickenham into a mixed use space that incorporates both an art gallery on the street facing side and a home at the rear, with additional accommodation for an artist in residence. The rich character of the building and its prominent corner setting…
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