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Homes as exceptional as their owners, for those who seek the extraordinary
First look at our site for our next major project in Richmond. We’re transforming a tired 2,000 sq ft property into a stunning 5,000 sq ft traditional Victorian new build – full of character, period detailing, and timeless proportions, but designed to work beautifully for modern family living. This is the kind of project we love most, taking something lacklustre and rebuilding it into a beautiful home that feels like it’s always belonged on the street. Plenty more to share as it progresses. Film credits: @ukestates
For over 30 years, John Dyer Grimes and his team have shaped the landscape of luxury residential architecture, working on only a handful of elite projects each year. In those three decades,our work has been quietly sought after by discerning individuals who value uncompromising quality and originality.   Specialising in bespoke high-end projects, Dyer Grimes Architects delivers masterpieces that seamlessly blend modern innovation with timeless elegance. Whether designing in the iconic streets of London or the serene landscapes of the English countryside, our work is a testament to a meticulous attention to detail and an intuitive understanding of our clients’ most sophisticated aspirations.   Unlike conventional firms, Dyer Grimes Architects curates the entire architectural and new home experience, from inception to completion, ensuring every element is a reflection of the client’s vision. We accept only a limited number of projects each year, allowing for an unparalleled level of focus and commitment to perfection. Reach out to us about your project by phone on 020 8874 4688 or alternatively email us at enquiries@dyergrimesarchitects.com
While we wait for professional photographs of the new interiors of the house by, we bring you some externals of our recently completed ‘restoration’ projects on Belvedere Avenue in the heart of Wimbledon Village. Refurbishments of houses which are very specific architectural styles is something we relish; you could say sub-genres to a main genre. This large Edwardian Arts & Crafts house, more in the style of ‘Norman Shaw’ with the large Oriel window and covered porch has a restrained feel to it’s elements and detailing. Together with the client who had recently purchased the property, we decided the best course of action was to restore the original fabric to new as opposed to large scale interventions. We added a new boundary treatment in the style of ‘Bedford Park’ in Chiswick, one of Norman Shaw’s most notable historic projects to enhance the style of the existing house. We feel the best Architectural proposals look as though it may have always been there, and we hope to have achieved that with this project. Interior designer: @gordondufflinton Main Contractor: @thamesandnewcastle Structural Engineer: @structuraldesignstudio Quantity Surveyor: @eleyquantitysurveying
More photos from the project in Richmond we posted this morning, but this time from the outside. And this great fusion of modern and traditional offsetting one another, with this delicate and lightweight ground floor rear extension, which deliberately doesn’t interfere with the historical fabric of the existing house. We never tire of working with these beautiful old Georgian houses.
This morning we bring you some mid-century inspired interiors fun, and what can happen when a client chooses style over fashion. This timeless design, with crisp and refined detailing produced by our interiors and Architecture team doesn’t age. It is hard to believe that nearly 15 years have passed since the projects was completed. Located in Richmond, it remains one of our favourites.
Following planning success at the end of last year, we wanted to show you some more concept imagery for our project on Drax Avenue, Wimbledon. The client’s have come to us to realise their dream home. We look forward to making this vision a reality with them this year, and collaborating with interior designers @gunterandco and landscape architects @pollyanna_wilkinson DGA team: John Dyer Grimes - Managing Director Jakub Skalimowski - Associate Harrison Groot - Creative Director
• N E W S • We are very pleased to officially announce the appointment of Harrison Groot as Creative Director for Dyer Grimes Architects. Harrison joined DGA in 2022. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in super-prime residential projects, leading teams and managing projects between £1-25M construction value in London and the surrounding home counties. With over 14 years’ professional experience he has worked across a diverse range of sectors on projects of differing scales in the UK and overseas, as an member of design teams at Gensler, Squire & Partners, Stiff & Trevillion, Oliver Morgan Architects and BLDA. He also enjoys the benefit of having worked contractor side as a Design Manager & Architect for ultra prime residential construction specialists Beau Bespoke which has further equipped him with a practical-yet-designed skill set. He possesses that ‘can do’ attitude and is recognised for his calming and facilitating presence on projects and his positive approach to problem solving in ‘getting the job done’. His motivations and passions in Architecture are for intricately detailed and refined spaces, appropriate to place, time and culture. He has an extensive knowledge of traditional architectural and building styles and a crafted approach to design; and this continuous engagement with craft is something he aspires for as a practicing Architect. Outside of Architecture you can find Harrison at Goodwood Motor Circuit, enjoying a fire in a country pub or hiking somewhere in the wildernesses of the Americas.
this pretty grade II listed Queen Anne Townhouse on Clapham Common is one of our favourite heritage projects to date. one look at this closeup of the front elevation tells you absolutely everything you need to know. Rubbed and gauged brickwork arches and strung courses, QA style sash windows with expressed boxes, the beautiful glazed front door with decorative lead glazing bars and fanlight over. At DGA, our expertise and knowledge ensure correct attention is paid to these period details ensuring authenticity and architectural correctness across all our work. Project led by DGA director Philip Jones Lloyd.
There is something quite special about the entrances of traditional homes, especially in the case of our Grade II listed Queen Anne Townhouse in Clapham completed in 2024. Light colours on the original mouldings bounce the light around perfectly, and allows the richness and complexity of the reclaimed oak floor to shine through. A beautifully refined palette curated by @eadieandcrole Architecture & Architectural Interiors - Dyer Grimes Architects Interior design - Eadie & Crole Project led by DGA director Philip Jones Lloyd
• S E N I O R T E A M 2 0 2 6 •   Supporting John Dyer Grimes we would like to introduce our senior team leading us to victory in 2026. Our team brings decades of experience and a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the design, project management and delivery of the best family homes in London.   From left to right:   Agata Tobin – Financial Controller Philip Jones Lloyd – Director (Head of country homes) Matthew Parratt – Director John Dyer Grimes – Managing Director Harrison Groot – Creative Director (sitting) Jakub Skalimowski – Associate Jemima Dyer Grimes – Co-founder John Rookyard – Technical Director If you want help with a project and would like a friendly chat and some advice, please call us on 020 8108 1197 or alternatively email us on enquiries@dyergrimesarchitects.com
Kickstarting the week we bring you new concept designs for a client who is looking to purchase a site on Parkside - Wimbledon Common. This beautiful house prioritises the living spaces at first floor level for a better outlook over the park, hence the more generous proportions to the windows at that floor. This is not uncommon for classical houses; the ‘piano nobile’ or the ‘noble level’, where the primary spaces and main receptions rooms were above street level, away from the noise and the smells of the time. This can be observed in townhouses in Pimlico, Kensington, Chelsea, Bath and all across Europe in France and in Italy. We wish our client the best of luck in the bidding process. concept design by Creative Director Harrison Groot & Director John Dyer Grimes
To begin this year, we bring you one of our recently completed neo-Victorian houses on Fife Road close to Sheen Common, Richmond. We have yet to professionally photograph and video this house but here is a sneak peek of video footage put together by our wonderful main contractors @motacusconstructions This generous house, built on a relatively economic budget for it’s size and quality, has a total internal floor area of 683m2/7,352ft2 across 4 floors including a basement. It features a cinema, games room, gym, utility and plant space with large lightwells bringing ample natural light into the basement floor. The living storey at ground level features a Reception Room, a formal and informal dining room, family living room, kitchen, study and the upper floors featuring a master suite, another study, 3 more bedrooms with ensuites and living quarters for staff / relatives.
Before we get stuck in with 2026, we wanted to close out our year by capturing the journey, the buildings, the people and the clients of 2025. We wish you all a Happy New Year and the very best in personal and professional success in 2026.
We are thrilled to announce planning success for our project on Drax Avenue, Wimbledon – after challenging negotiation with Merton planners. The client’s have come to us to realise their dream home. We look forward to making this vision a reality with them in 2026, and collaborating with interior designers @gunterandco DGA team: John Dyer Grimes - Managing Director Jakub Skalimowski - Associate Harrison Groot - Creative Director
Today we wanted to show you a snippet of one of our live projects on Dukes Avenue, Chiswick. It is a delightful Victorian semi-detached house with interesting external detailing including ‘eyebrow’ dormer windows to the front and rear. We wanted to show you some of the unique Victorian period mouldings and embellishments found inside the house. The cornices, skirtings, architraves, plinth blocks and dado rails all have their own distinct and unique features. We have completed enough projects to know the careful selection of these items can ‘define’ a project. At DGA we have a policy to try to retain, repair and refurbish as much of the original fabric of historic buildings as possible. We believe that age is a patina that cannot be replicated. As in the case of this house, the details can be so unique they cannot be bought on the open market. This means that once something is lost, it is often forever. contractor: @motacusconstructions quantity surveyor: @eleyquantitysurveying
Today we bring you a project from the archives. Our project in Richmond, completed back in 2015 never gets old for us. It looks like it could have been completed yesterday. At Dyer Grimes, we believe in style not fashion. True style is timeless and personal, while fashion is temporary and trend-driven. It is a lasting authentic expression. Although our projects are ultimately all client driven, this is something we strive for in every project.
We have had a windfall of planning applications being granted in the recent weeks across all boroughs. Today we show you another one of our projects on Fife Road, Richmond which has recently been granted planning permission. The house sits in the Christ Church Road Conservation Area and is a remarkable example of Victorian Gothic style, featuring battlements and a turret with a generous rear garden. The existing house has a modern extension to the rear. The proposals are to remove it and replace it with an extension that is more in keeping with the Gothic character of the original house, as well as that of the more recently built glazed conservatory opposite. There are minor internal changes to the layout of the house are part of the proposal and minor works to the rear garden terrace are also proposed to accommodate the new extension. Stay tuned to watch this house develop. Project led by DGA director John Dyer Grimes and beautiful drawings by Associate Jakub Skalimowski.
Why work with Dyer Grimes Architects? We are a multiple award-winning Architectural Practice who have proven our skill and dedication on over 700 private houses. We all thrive on the pleasure of turning a clients dream into reality and we approach every project with the same dedication, care and high standards of craftsmanship. We hold ourselves to an impeccable standard so we can build immaculate houses for you.
Today, we bring you a close up shot of the kitchen at our recently complete project in Sheen Common.   Last week in our post about our visit to @stoneworldlondon , we touched on how stone is such an emotive piece. Selecting the right stone is almost an entirely subjective and personal choice for our clients. In this contemporary new build project, which was effectively a blank canvas it was only once the stone had been selected that the vision for the interior palette of the house became clear.   It became almost a ‘log jam’ kind of scenario, where none of the materials or colours in the main living spaces could be selected until the stone was chosen. In this photo you can observe how the materials in the surrounding spaces pick up on the array of hues and colours in the stone which is ‘Arabescato Oribico Grigio’ from @stoneworldlondon . The client selected ‘picture gallery red’ for the tall units and wood veneer and wood effect tile to compliment these.   Thank you as always to Jeremy Bott & Sarah Elliott @blakesldn for your hard work and optimism in bringing these dreams into reality. Project led by DGA directors Philip Jones Lloyd & Harrison Groot
Christmas is notorious for the famous ‘in for christmas’ deadlines. Going into projects which can take between 1-2 years on site we try to manage expectations from the outset. On Friday we served practical completion on our project in Richmond. With only some snagging, landscape and loose furnishings and fittings to wrap up, we can guarantee the client will be for the festive season. More to follow in the coming weeks. Landscape by @maximejoneslloyd_gardendesign Interior design by @gordondufflinton Main contractor @hira_construction
Glorious scenes this afternoon from our project at Grade II listed Marshgate House, in Richmond nearing completion. Listen to Directors John Dyer Grimes and Philip Jones-Lloyd as they discuss the challenges faced and new works to the exterior of the building. More to follow in the coming weeks.
Our project on site at the Little Boltons. Ben Macgregor from Nickelson Nash Joinery who won Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the year designed the graphic for our hoarding. With the finish line in sight, The new fibrous plaster is being installed. Special thanks to London Plaster Graft for all your work. Project led by DGA directors Matthew Parrat and John Dyer Grimes. Interior designer @gordondufflinton Main contractor @ubercontracts Quantity Surveying @eleyquantitysurveying
Slab selection day is always a FUN and EXCITING day and one we always look forward to WITH OUR CLIENTS. Stone is such an ‘emotive’ part of a project. Clients often select something which speaks to them as individuals. Our experience is it is usually at the point of selecting stone that the rest of the vision for the project becomes clear to them. This important choice has the ability to ‘unlock’ the rest of the material palette.
This remarkable project in Wimbledon Village is some of our best work. Unfortunately the project is bound by an NDA and we are unable to publish any further photos of it. It boasts reception rooms, a study, utility, pantry and catering kitchen as well as a front of house kitchen, dining room, living room, master suite, 6 further bedrooms, some with ensuites and a basement with a wellness suite featuring a pool, games room, gym, steam room, plant space and a garage. Project led by DGA founder John Dyer Grimes, Technical director John Rookyard and Associates Jakub Skalimowski.
Craft, space & time are often considered the luxuries of this era, and qualities we strived to capture in our recently completed contemporary new build house on Sheen Common, Richmond. All the plug sockets, light switches and mechanical services were carefully hidden, leaving vast expanses of uninterrupted white walls as a backdrop for the clients collection of artwork, or nothing at all. The client wished for a conversation pit, and their heart set on a particular sofa. We were able to size the pit especially for the sofa. Project led by DGA directors Philip Jones Lloyd & Harrison Groot @motacusconstructions
Hot out of the photography red room we bring you our recently completed new-build contemporary house just off Sheen Common, Richmond. We took over the project post-planning from another Architect in 2023, leading the project to completion in early February 2025. The client’s brief was for an ultra-contemporary home and interiors with a large focus on green technology. The home was fitted with a ground source heat pump, PV panels, Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery system. Project led by DGA directors Philip Jones-Lloyd & Harrison Groot. Photography by @dnbutlr Quantity Surveying by @eleyquantitysurveying
From concept to reality – once again @blakesldn proving they know how to make it happen, in our recently completed project on Sheen Common
Throwback to 2017, when we completed the refurbishment of this large house Arts & Crafts house in Wimbledon Village, adding a basement with a pool and wellness suite. Project led and executed by DGA director Philip Jones-Lloyd.
A very big thank you to the Richmond Society and the Mayor of Richmond for commending our recently completed project on Kew Road, Richmond at the Society awards evening on 22.10.25. It feels special for Dyer Grimes Architects to be recognised as one of the leading Architectural Practices in the Richmond, and making a ‘distinguished contribution’ to our local borough. Thank you to our main contractors and the team at Thames and Newcastle for helping us make this vision a reality. On Stage at the awards evening: John Dyer Grimes, DGA Managing Director. John Rookyard, DGA Technical Director. Matt Parratt – DGA Director. Stanley Leask – T&N Managing Director. Daniel Ford – T&N Construction Manager. @thamesandnewcastle @richmondsociety #richmond #richmondarchitects #richmondarchitecture #londonarchitects
This week, we bring you some concept designs for a beautiful new-build Georgian house on a private road in Teddington. The house is of London yellow-stock brickwork and stone detailing and features a symmetrical double fronted façade with projecting bay windows to offer better spatial quality and light into the primary rooms at the ground floor. The Tuscan entrance portico features a large single entrance door with an 8-centred arched fanlight over and two side lights flanking the door allowing natural light into entrance. The client brief requested 3 storeys of accommodation. To make the building appear smaller and in character with the street scene we finished the 1st floor with a cornice and housed the 2nd floor within the roof/attic space, opting for a high-pitched roof to maximise the floor space internally. Overall, this maintains the appearance of a two-storey building. – Designs by our creative director, Harrison Groot.
More images from our recently completed project in Harpenden. Which do you prefer, the back or the front?
Which ‘enfilade’ is your favourite? Did you know in architecture, an ‘enfilade’ is a series of rooms where the doorways are formally aligned with each other, connecting rooms along a single axis and providing a vista through successive rooms and sometimes to the outside spaces. A building may have one or several of these, some may be perpendicular to one another. When used in homes, it evokes the feeling of space and the impression of the house to be much larger.
Symmetry and balance. This client wished to add a fire to the design of their conversation pit. This post illustrates the design process from concept through to completion, from sketch to render to completion.
Dyer Grimes Architects is an award winning international Archivecture and Interior Design company. We thrive on taking a client’s dreams, first concepts and turning them into a reality. We ensure every project has the same care and attention to detail and craftsmanship to ensure we get the right result. Ultimately we hold ourselves to the high standards so we can make sure we can deliver for you an immaculate home. Speak with us today about your project on 02081081197.
Some beautiful new concepts for an ‘Arts & Crafts’ manor house we are looking at in the South Downs National Park - by our new Creative Director Harrison Groot.
DGA Dream Home Inspiration - One of our recently completed projects for a Grade II listed townhouse in South West London. The luxury interiors @eadieandcrole really stand out. What a beautiful project and a beautiful marriage between Architecture and interior design. Project led by DGA director Philip Jones-Lloyd
Timelessness, Class and Elegance….. As we enter Autumn we look back upon one of our project highlights of this year - ‘Wildwood’, a neo-georgian Villa in Kingston.
John recently visited the Alhambra in Granada, Spain — a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its stunning Nasrid architecture. Built during the 13th and 14th centuries, the Alhambra features intricate geometric and floral designs, Arabic inscriptions, and beautifully proportioned arches. Its layout reflects a deep connection between indoor and outdoor spaces, with peaceful courtyards, flowing water, and lush gardens integrated throughout the palace and fortress complex. #Alhambra #Granada #NasridArchitecture #SpainHistory #UNESCOWorldHeritage #MoorishDesign #IslamicArt #HistoricalSites
John recently visited Glyndebourne, a Grade II listed English country house in East Sussex and the world-renowned home of the Glyndebourne Festival Opera since 1934. Set amidst rolling countryside, the house dates back around 600 years. The striking new opera house, opened in 1994, was designed by architect Michael Hopkins – a modern classic that beautifully complements the estate’s historic charm.
A snapshot of our Wildwood project in SW London, from concept and feasibility, planning applications, full construction and interiors, this was a full scale project and one we take great pride in working on with our clients.
Early morning walk to Wimbledon Common for our DGA dogs, Typhoon and Twister before the day heats up 🐶
When John isn’t working through complex planning applications, site visits or interior design meetings, you’ll find him cycling - recently he visited Granada and the views speak for themselves!
John talks through the entrance way and structural engineering plans for our refurbishment project in Chelsea (with visual references)
The Possibility of an Island by Anselm Dyer-Grimes is now showing at the RA Summer Exhibition!
Delighted to share that Anselm Dyer-Grimes has had his Artwork selected for the Royal Academy Summer Exhibition in London. His piece was selected by architect Farshid Moussavi and the summer exhibition committee. This is a huge accolade, with his work showing alongside new paintings by Tracey Emin and a large scale instillation by Ryan Gander.
John visited one of our traditional refurbishments in Wimbledon last week and it’s full steam ahead getting this project finished. Fixtures and fittings are in, joinery is almost complete and it’s all coming together beautifully for these clients.
If you’re local to the area, Petersham Nurseries in Richmond is a place of inspiration - with a garden nursery, restaurants, shops. Thoroughly recommend a visit
John showcases a plaster moulding from the original features in a traditional refurbishment project we’re currently working on in Wimbledon.
John and Gemma from Gordon-Duff & Linton walk through a bedroom suite in the Chelsea refurbishment project - with 3D renders and presentation images.
Site visits in Wimbledon today!
Balcony and container gardens are redefining what’s possible in compact outdoor spaces. John walks through some of his favourites at this years RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
John and the DGA team visited Chelsea Flower Show last week 🌸 Staying ahead of the curve is key to delivering extraordinary outdoor spaces for our clients, and this years show was brimming with fresh landscaping ideas, innovative materials and standout planting combinations.
An update from John on our Wimbledon Villa refurbishment project 🏠
Join John on an Uber Boat cruise down the Thames - the coolest way to see London in style. Glide past iconic sights like the sleek curves of The Shard, the majestic dome of St Paul’s Cathedral, and the newly transformed Battersea Power Station, now a stunning mix of heritage and modern design.
It’s always a great moment when the framework starts coming together. This Chelsea refurbishment project is progressing well, plenty still to do, but it’s exciting to see the space starting to reveal its future potential.
Pointing shouldn’t pull off and crumble in your hands… we’ll now chemically clean, re-point and weather proof this refurbishment project we’re working on in Chelsea.
An overview of our proposed plans on a traditional refurbishment in South West London. We were successful in our application, and we have worked on hundreds of complex planning applications in recent years. Dyer Grimes has a strong track record of achieving planning application approvals. Contact us if you need a helping hand with planning matters. #planning #planningpermission #architectsoflondon #architect
Working with Gordon-Duff & Linton, an interiors company based in London, their 3D processes help our international clients understand and visualise their interior options, wherever they are in the world.
Look at this beautiful panelling based on an original motif we found in this 1930’s Arts and Crafts property we’re refurbishing in the heart of Wimbledon.
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