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Cap 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 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…
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 MoreFrom Eyesore to Feast for the Eyes – Earl’s Court Mews Before and After
We recently received a new batch of photography for Earl’s Court Mews, which has truly come to life now that our clients have fully moved in. It’s the perfect opportunity to compare the beauty and elegance of this home now to how it looked when we first set eyes on it. At the end of…
Read MoreOur Latest Wentworth Estate Project is a New Cottage on Beautiful Grounds
Our standing as a favourite architect for residents of the Wentworth Estate has resulted in a new commission to build a separate cottage and guest house for our clients to better accommodate their family. Like all properties on the Wentworth Estate, the main house is surrounded by acres of beautiful grounds, providing opportunities for additional…
Read MoreDGA to Restore 17th Century Grade II* Listed Charing Cross Townhouse
Dyer Grimes Architecture have been commissioned to restore a Grade II* listed terraced town house which lies on a historic road between Charing Cross and Victoria Embankment. Originally built in 1677 as part of the York House estate and first occupied by the Countess of Newburgh, the building has since been used as part of…
Read MoreStunning New Garden Renders for our St. Albans Neo-Georgian Mansion
The design process for our Neo-Georgian mansion in St. Albans celebrated an exciting milestone today as we received new renders for the garden, designed by the much-celebrated Emma Griffin. These images demonstrate the power of photorealistic renders during the design process, as both clients and designers alike are able to see the finished design before…
Read MoreEntertaining Clients at the Hurlingham Club Aspall Tennis Classic
Jemima and I recently invited the DGA team and some clients to the Aspall Tennis Classic event, where we had to pleasure of watching the likes of Raphael Nadal warm up for Wimbledon. Luckily, warming up wasn’t an issue for us either, as the weather was glorious, putting everyone in high spirits. Here are some…
Read MoreDGA Wins Best Luxury Interior Design Boutique at M&A Today Awards
DGA are delighted to announce that we have been awarded ‘Best Luxury Interior Design Boutique” at the 2019 M&A Today Global Awards. Our approach to interior design is defined by the bold use of colour and material, as seen in the pink polished plaster walls and brass accents of the master bathroom of Maida Terrace,…
Read MoreHow Do I Handle Neighbours During the Planning Process?
It’s almost impossible to build so far from anyone else that you won’t have to think about the impact your development will have on others. Informing and involving neighbours is essential to a successful application and, just as importantly, it’s common courtesy. Neighbours are so integral to planning applications, I’ve dedicated this article to them.…
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