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DGA Wins New Commission for 1000sqft Basement in Richmond
Dyer Grimes Architecture have won a new commission for an 1000sqft basement extension on Richmond Hill. Despite basements being a contentious development and the property’s location in a Conservation Area, we are confident we will achieve planning permission thanks to the presence of many other houses on the road with basement extensions and our close…
Read MoreTake a Photo Tour through the Home of John and Jemima Dyer-Grimes
Upon entering our home, the first thing you see is this beautiful restored Victorian stairwell, backed by a three storey window which provides a front-to-back garden view and floods the entrance hall with natural light. Clean white paintwork, abstract mirrors and a dark polished timber floor bounce this light across various textures for a dazzling…
Read MoreHow John and Jemima Turned a Derelict House into their Dream Home
Jemima and I had moved six times in six years, each time using our homes as an opportunity to broaden our property development skills and experiment with new ideas for our fledgeling practice. But with two growing children, it was time for us to settle down and build our forever home. As many of you…
Read MoreWhat is the Process for Applying for Planning Permission?
Planning applications are lengthy, involved processes that can take anywhere from weeks to years to reach a conclusion. In relatively simple developments where every stage progresses smoothly you could be able to start building work within a couple of months, but neighbour objections, listed status negotiations and appeals can stretch that date far out of…
Read MorePlanning Permission in NW3 for Family Home on the Border of Hampstead Heath
Dyer Grimes Architecture are delighted to announce that we have been awarded planning permission in Hampstead. The permission itself is modest – a simple request to replace single-glazed sash windows with double glazed alternatives – but the project itself is far more ambitious. As the rest of the works are entirely internal, we didn’t have…
Read MoreDGA Take Home Prize at SME News 2019 UK Enterprise Awards
We are delighted to announce that DGA have been awarded ‘Best Boutique Architecture Practice London’ at the SME News 2019 UK Enterprise Awards. Judges noted the calibre of our original architecture – such as Merimac, pictured below – as well as the care we put into period restorations. Click here to see more of our…
Read MoreAn Inside Look at the Bespoke Joinery Which Transformed Maida Terrace
Blakes London are a bespoke joinery company headed by creative Director Jamie Blake and Managing Director Jeremy Bott. They’re a rare example of a truly client-tailored service, led by custom detail and design over off-the-shelf parts. They became our preferred joinery company after their astounding contributions to Maida Terrace, and we asked Jamie and Jeremy…
Read MoreWhy Bespoke Kitchen Companies Rarely Deliver What They Promise
You might expect that Jamie Blake’s background in interior design would be seen as a virtue in kitchen design companies, but instead his detail and design sensibilities clashed with their commercial priorities. Jamie believed a client-focused, design-led joinery service was possible by leaving behind the overheads of high street shops and showrooms. He founded Blakes…
Read MoreJemima’s Favourite Gardens from the Chelsea Flower Show
John and I recently visited the Chelsea Flower Show, our favourite summer event. Gardens are so intrinsic to all our work, both refurbishment and new build, and we were lucky to be there on the first day when the medals were awarded. This year, the Chelsea Flower Show’s themes were sustainability and the impacts of…
Read MoreMaida Terrace Photo Tour: a Bright and Elegant Period Restoration
Few conservation areas are more fiercely protected than Maida Vale, and with good reason; its terraces of well-maintained Victorian townhouses make it one of London’s most beautiful and distinctive suburbs. Our Maida Vale renovation and extension project was a fantastic opportunity to bring one of the area’s iconic townhouses up to modern standards without disturbing…
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