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Look Around Our Bold Restoration of Lady Louise Carr’s Kew House
Lady Louise Carr had lived in Kew House for almost four decades when she decided it was time for a change. While wrestling with whether to find a new home or stay put, she came to us to find out whether our interior design service could give her the change of scenery she craved. After…
Read MoreDyer Grimes Architecture Named Best Practice Operator in the UK
DGA are delighted to announce that we have been named ‘Best Practice Operator in the United Kingdom’ at ACQ Magazine’s ACQ5 Country Awards. Speaking of the awards, ACQ Magazine said, “[Our awards recognise the] achievements of those who are responding most successfully to the demands being placed on them in the new post-recession business environment.”…
Read MorePlanning Permission for Grade II Listed House in Grove Park
DGA are delighted to announce that we have been granted planning permission in Grove Park for a contemporary extension to a Grade II listed house. The house was originally built in 1820 as part of the Grove Park Estate, developed by the Duke of Devonshire. We received planning permission from Hounslow Council on the strength…
Read MoreUltra-Contemporary Design Maximises Space and Value of Teddington Plot
DGA have been commissioned to design an ultra-contemporary new family home in the quiet suburbs of Teddington. Our clients want to maximise the potential of the site by filling the plot edge-to-edge, while excavating a terraced garden to open up the lower ground floor. We are currently proposing multiple designs to the client as part…
Read MoreHow Has COVID-19 Affected the Planning Process?
Sally Arnold from Planning Potential considers the implications of COVID19 on the planning sector and reveals the results of some recent research. As I sit here writing this blog confined to my house, I (like many others in my sector) am thinking of many questions relating to the planning implications of the current situation and…
Read MoreWhy You Might Need an Archaeologist Before You Can Build
Florence Laino is an Associate Partner at L – P : Archaeology, where she oversees everything from small archaeological assessments for private residential projects like ours to the discovery of a previously unknown Medieval kitchen beneath Hampton Court Palace. Our clients are often surprised to discover how much archaeology can impact their projects – especially…
Read MoreExplore Our Collaboration with Award Winning Garden Designer Stuart Craine
As part of our restoration of their listed Georgian townhouse, our client wanted to clear their dark and overgrown garden to create a bright and spacious social space to enjoy long summer evenings with family and friends. While our work on the house itself was focused on sympathetic restoration rather than bold reinvention, in the…
Read MoreDyer Grimes Architecture Takes On COVID-19 with a New Way of Working
During these challenging weeks, our team is working full time to help you plan the home you deserve when the chaos is over. For many, the extra time we have is the perfect opportunity to work on ideas for the home of your dreams. At DGA, we have successfully adapted to new ways of working…
Read MoreHow DGA Helped Tricia and Tony Unlock One of London’s Best Views
Like many people, Tricia and Tony adored the Richmond riverside and often dreamed about living along it. A house went on the market that would give them the opportunity after a bit of work, but first they would need to get planning permission. What’s the story behind your house? Tony: We currently lived in a…
Read MoreCommission for 10,000 sqft Neo-Georgian Mansion Overlooking Wimbledon Park
DGA have been commissioned to design a new 10,000 sqft neo-Georgian mansion in Wimbledon. The house will be clad in Portland stone – a reference to the adjoining war monument – wish a traditional Welsh slate roof befitting its period inspirations. From its prime location at the entrance to Wimbledon Village, the site enjoys stunning…
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