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Whether you are considering building a new riverside home or redeveloping an existing property, understanding the planning constraints from the outset is essential.
Riverside sites often come with a unique set of considerations, from flood risk and environmental requirements to conservation, ecology, access and the impact of development on the surrounding landscape.
Identifying and addressing these constraints at the earliest stage can help shape a more considered design, reduce potential delays and avoid unnecessary complications further down the line.
At Dyer Grimes Architects, we believe successful projects begin with a thorough understanding of the site, its context and the planning framework that governs it.

#riversidehomes #architecture #planningexpert #dyergrimesarchitecture

Creating a new Georgian home is about more than simply recreating a historic style. It is about understanding the proportions, symmetry, materials and architectural details that give Georgian architecture its enduring character.
In Wimbledon, where established streetscapes and distinctive architectural traditions create a strong sense of place, a successful new build must respond carefully to its surroundings while providing the comfort and functionality expected of a contemporary home.
From carefully considered façades and sash windows to brickwork, cornicing and proportion, every detail has a role to play in creating an authentic yet modern interpretation of the Georgian home.
At Dyer Grimes Architects, we combine an understanding of traditional architecture with contemporary design principles to create homes that feel timeless, considered and genuinely at home within their surroundings.

#georgianarchitecture #wimbeldon #periodhousing #dyergrimesarchitecs

Architecture does not stop at the walls of a house. The relationship between a building and its landscape can fundamentally transform how a home looks, feels and functions.
Thoughtful landscaping can create a stronger connection between the interior and exterior, frame key views, introduce privacy and create spaces that evolve throughout the seasons. When considered alongside the architecture from the outset, the landscape can become an integral part of the design rather than an afterthought.
From planting and terraces to pathways, courtyards and outdoor living spaces, every element can contribute to creating a home that feels considered as a whole.
At Dyer Grimes Architects, we believe the most successful homes are those where architecture, landscape and setting work together as one.

#propertyexpert #herritagearchitecture #landscapedesign

John recently visited the stunning Wilderness Reserve on the Suffolk coast, where beautifully restored buildings sit effortlessly alongside contemporary architecture.

From traditional thatched cottages with striking Crittall glazing to thoughtfully placed teepees overlooking the landscape, it’s a brilliant example of architecture working in harmony with nature.

#Architecture #Suffolk #WildernessReserve #ArchitecturalDesign #DyerGrimesArchitects

Could the current construction market create an opportunity for those looking to build or redevelop?
With fewer projects coming forward and increased competition between contractors, some builders are becoming more flexible on pricing as they look to secure work and maintain their teams through a challenging market.
For clients who have been considering a new build or major refurbishment, this can create an opportunity to revisit projects that may previously have appeared too expensive. In some cases, contractors may be willing to offer significant discounts to secure a project and keep their businesses moving.
As John Dyer Grimes discusses, the best time to build is not always when the market is booming. Sometimes, opportunity comes from understanding when the market has shifted.
At Dyer Grimes Architects, we help clients assess their projects from the outset, from design and planning through to construction, helping them make informed decisions about when and how to build.

#dyergrimesarchitects #georgianarchitecture #redevlopment #wibeldonarchitects

A great day recently spent at the Henley Royal Regatta. It’s one of those events that blends history, craftsmanship and atmosphere in a way that’s hard to match.

#HenleyRoyalRegatta #Henley #Architecture #DesignInspiration #BritishArchitecture

Harrison, Our design director is on site at our impressive new build home in Wimbledon. The house has now been demolished, land cleared ready for foundations and we have prepared up sample panels of brickwork, pointing and roof tiles.

Designed and project managed by our team, the home will combine architecture with generous family living spaces, leisure facilities and beautifully landscaped surroundings. We look forward to sharing more as the construction continues to progress over the coming months.

#londonhomes #wimbeldon #dyergrimesarchitects #newbuild #luxurybuild

John recently visited the Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic, taking his seat inside the arena to watch Novak Djokovic up close.

A fantastic day enjoying world-class tennis in a unique setting.

#GiorgioArmaniTennisClassic #NovakDjokovic #Tennis #LondonEvents

John recently visited Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence - the largest Franciscan church in the world and the final resting place of Michelangelo, Galileo and Machiavelli. One of the city’s most historic and impressive landmarks.

#italianarchitecture #florence

John recently visited the Medici Chapels in Florence, one of the city’s greatest architectural treasures. Designed by Michelangelo, it’s a remarkable blend of architecture, sculpture and craftsmanship that continues to inspire a centuries later.

Travelling to places like this is always a reminder of how timeless great design can be.

#Florence #medicichapel #architecture #michelangelo #italianarchitecture

John recently visited Florence, where the city’s incredible architecture left a lasting impression. From the stunning Florence Cathedral to Brunelleschi’s remarkable dome, it’s a reminder of what thoughtful design and exceptional engineering can achieve. More than 500 years later, it’s still inspiring architects around the world.

#florence #florencecathedral #architecture #filippobrunelleschi #arnolfodicambio

We are thrilled to announce new designs for a replacement new-build country home and outbuildings on an extremely generous holding just in Worcestershire, which we are targeting for a start date on site in Q1 of 2027.

Having grown up in Worcestershire, it is important to our client that the proposed house retains a strong sense of ‘place’ and the design actively responds and is relevant to its context. They want it to be specific to place and not something transplanted to maintain a feeling of ‘home’. As part of our design process, much time has been spent on foot in the local area studying the local buildings and Architectural vernacular. The client has also very much been actively involved and a big advocate of the local area with knowledge of any buildings of notable interest. At every available opportunity, the proposed design of the new house makes reference to buildings which make up the architectural fabric of the locality, aspiring to achieve the superior quality of some of the slightly more ‘special houses’ of note in the area.

The house is two main storeys below cornice level with habitable accommodation in the attic storey / roof above cornice level. We have opted for a hipped crown roof to optimise the floor plan at second floor.

Where the house sits generously on its plot, it affords views in all directions whilst simultaneously being viewed within the site from all directions. With this in mind, the flank elevations have been given equal consideration as the approach and rear elevations.

At the back of the house, we have added a painted timber Orangery style rear extension to successfully marry indoor-outdoor living in a traditional way, with pilasters, entablature and large painted timber sash windows and door sets opening out onto the rear terrace. Above the orangery sits a terrace at first floor level which offers an elevated view of the surrounding landscape and onwards to the Malvern and Abbeville Hills National Landscape.

Project led by DGA directors John Dyer Grimes and Harrison Groot

We are thrilled to announce new designs for a replacement new-build country home and outbuildings on an extremely generous holding just in Worcestershire, which we are targeting for a start date on site in Q1 of 2027.

Having grown up in Worcestershire, it is important to our client that the proposed house retains a strong sense of ‘place’ and the design actively responds and is relevant to its context. They want it to be specific to place and not something transplanted to maintain a feeling of ‘home’. As part of our design process, much time has been spent on foot in the local area studying the local buildings and Architectural vernacular. The client has also very much been actively involved and a big advocate of the local area with knowledge of any buildings of notable interest. At every available opportunity, the proposed design of the new house makes reference to buildings which make up the architectural fabric of the locality, aspiring to achieve the superior quality of some of the slightly more ‘special houses’ of note in the area.

The house is two main storeys below cornice level with habitable accommodation in the attic storey / roof above cornice level. We have opted for a hipped crown roof to optimise the floor plan at second floor.

Where the house sits generously on its plot, it affords views in all directions whilst simultaneously being viewed within the site from all directions. With this in mind, the flank elevations have been given equal consideration as the approach and rear elevations.

At the back of the house, we have added a painted timber Orangery style rear extension to successfully marry indoor-outdoor living in a traditional way, with pilasters, entablature and large painted timber sash windows and door sets opening out onto the rear terrace. Above the orangery sits a terrace at first floor level which offers an elevated view of the surrounding landscape and onwards to the Malvern and Abbeville Hills National Landscape.

An incredible project with an incredible client and we look forward to the road ahead together to deliver this project.

Project led by DGA directors John Dyer Grimes & Harrison Groot.

After 6 months of technical design, interior design and tender negotiations, demolition is underway at our new build project at Drax Avenue, Wimbledon Village with @ubercontracts. Many hurdles have to be overcome for a project to reach this stage. We are thrilled to be underway and look forward to the road ahead with the client and the team.

Main contractor: @ubercontracts

Interior Design: @gunterandco

Structural Design: @elite.designers

Services Design: Conserv LTD

John visited The Giorgio Armani Tennis Classic at Hurlingham recently.

Looking at this image of our project just outside of Ascot, it is impossible not to be drawn into a world of refined tranquility and timeless luxury. For us this scene perfectly encapsulates DGA’s aspirational lifestyle rooted in history, nature, and unparalleled serenity.

- Can you hear the satisfying crunch of the gravel under your tires as you arrive after a long week?
- Imagine stepping out with a warm cup of coffee to take your first breath of that crisp morning air—what does that kind of deep, undisturbed peace feel like?
- As you walk through those grand front doors, who is waiting to welcome you inside?
- If this were your countryside retreat, how would you spend a quiet, unhurried Sunday afternoon?

Designs by Creative Director Harrison Groot &John Dyer Grimes

John visited the Anish Kapoor exhibition at the Hayward Gallery. Anish Kapoor is a British-Indian sculptor known for large-scale minimalist works that explore form, space and material, often using highly reflective or deeply void-like surfaces.

John visited Limewood Hotel recently and was really taken by the sense of arrival as you come through the gates. There’s a real feeling of enclosure and anticipation, with the building gradually revealing itself as you approach. The scale, the symmetry, and the way everything is set out all work together to create a strong first impression before you even reach the front door.

John visited The Pig Hotel in Brockenhurst recently and loved how they’ve taken a historic 1750s shooting lodge and given it a new life. The old building still has all its character, but it’s been gently adapted into a relaxed, garden-to-table hotel that feels completely at home in its surroundings.

John visited The Pig in Brockenhurst recently. The planting, the materials, and how everything sits in the landscape works together in a really natural way, giving the whole place a sense of order without trying too hard.

John recently visited Hampton Court Palace Festival for Pete Tong’s Ibiza Classics.

John visited the Royal Academy’s architecture section recently and was really drawn to the models and early design work on display. There’s something fascinating about seeing ideas at that stage – the different forms, levels, and details all working together to help shape decisions before anything is built. The sketches and studies give a real sense of how concepts evolve and get refined into something much more resolved.

This afternoon we bring you our concepts from one of our Georgian new build commissions in Wimbledon Village. Location NDA.

Our client has always held an affinity for a famous house in Wimbledon Village called ‘South Lodge’ which overlooks the Common, and has always wished for their dream home to take cues from this impressive historic house. Through the use of materials; brickwork, stone, slate, lead and design features such as the parapet, chimneys hipped roof and stone surrounds to windows we have created a design which synthesis a nod to the inspiration of the past, but feels fresh and original and something they can call their own.

The curved walls make for an interesting juxtaposition against the hard lines and help make the transition between the built form and the organic environment of the garden. Spanning full width to form a tall boundary along the party wall for maximum privacy, they diminish towards the back of the property revealing the garden and the outdoor amenity areas.

Designs by Creative Director Harrison Groot.
Visuals by @syniva.al

This afternoon we bring you our concepts from one of our Georgian new build commissions in Wimbledon Village. Location NDA.

Our client has always held an affinity for a famous house in Wimbledon Village called ‘South Lodge’ which overlooks the Common, and has always wished for their dream home to take cues from this impressive historic house. Through the use of materials; brickwork, stone, slate, lead and design features such as the parapet, chimneys hipped roof and dominant entrance portico we have created a design which synthesis a nod to the inspiration of the past, but feels fresh and original and something they can call their own.

Designs by Creative Director Harrison Groot.
Visuals by @syniva.ai

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