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Dyer Grimes architects have been transforming London’s homes for two decades.
Our team of experienced and highly-skilled restoration architects can convert your traditional house into a modern and purpose-built space, fit for contemporary living.
- We have close relationships with planning departments across the capital, so we can adapt our design to fit the criteria of the planners. This means your project will get approved and built faster;
- We are also adept at convincing the planners to see things from our point of view – we can fight your corner and will do everything we can to get the design you want approved;
- Our skilled restoration architects know how to reform a period building without losing the charm of the original features or clashing with surrounding architecture;
- We have a network of master craftspeople across London and the South East who are expert at providing sensitive restorations;
- Our team has a deep understanding of the architecture of London throughout its many eras of development;
- Our well thought out restorations will enhance the value of your home.
Even if you think it’s impossible to get what you want from your restoration get in touch. Chances are we can help. We will use our skills, knowledge and connections to get a team together who can deliver your dream home.
Here’s a few of our restoration success stories so far this year:
We initially stumbled over Dyer Grimes while searching the Internet looking for architects to look after the conversion of four flats into one. After interviewing several architects it became immediately clear that we wanted to appoint Dyer Grimes.
Andrew Schwager
South Kensington
Having lived in a listed manor house for decades, the decision to buy and knock down an existing bungalow and build an ultra-modern new home was not an easy one. John worked with us through the purchase process and thanks to his original feasibility study, we had the vision and the courage to embark on our dream house.
Nicky Maude
White Lodge, Oxted
Discover The Three Step Plan That We Call. . .
:: CONCEPT :: PLAN :: BULD
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:: Concept
So you’ve had this brilliant idea which you’ve gone over and over in your head until it aches. But will it work and what’s it going to cost? Rather than plunging headlong into the more costly stages of getting detailed plans drawn up, why not get your idea road tested by our team of architectural designers here in London?
:: Plan
To take your idea to the critical planning phase, we develop more detailed design concepts and scale plans, together with full design and build budget estimates. Our team of in-house experts in our offices in London are able to provide clients with an accurate 3D ‘walk through’ of their new home to help them make those last-minute, but crucial, design decisions.
:: Build
Once a project has the go ahead of planners and clients we will provide detailed technical plans which meet all legal obligations and allow for accurate construction costs to be submitted. We will obtain fixed prices from selected contractors and organise contracts on behalf of clients.
2018 case studies
Modern face-lift for Victorian building
As both a Building of Townscape Merit and a home within a Conservation Area, we were strictly forbidden from altering the front of the house, so all our work was focused on demolishing the existing, outdated conservatory-style extension for a larger, flat-roofed replacement.
By the time we had finished, despite looking identical from the street, the house was completely transformed on the inside into an exciting contemporary home bursting with colour. The most dramatic change is the new open plan living and kitchen space provided by the new extension, which enjoys floor-to-ceiling views of the garden through acid-etched Crittal doors, underfloor heating beneath new oak parquet floors, a bespoke Plain English kitchen and sun day-round through three roof lights.
Georgian house filled with light and space
The house was listed and, true to its period, comprised of small dark rooms not suitable for modern family living. Through our long-standing relationship with Richmond Conservation Officers we were able to convince them to grant planning on a minimalist glass extension that complemented the original Georgian architecture.
Our overseas client was involved every step of the way. Using our in-house virtual 3D modelling service, the family was able to ‘walk around ‘their new home from their desktop in Hong Kong. The end result was a stunning restoration of a period property which accommodated the family’s need for space, light and contemporary living.
Modern meets traditional on Richmond Hill
We worked to retain and restore period features within the upper floors of the property, while skilfully managing to incorporate highly contemporary features throughout. The stunning new extension boasts a vast 9ft x 9ft structural glass roof-light to flood the new family room with natural light. Our client wanted to create a seamless glass structure without beams or visible supports. Despite its scale, we succeeded in finding a supplier to produce a single sheet of glass to stunning effect.
Luxurious Victorian villa reunited
For years, our clients had dreamed of unifying the villa’s flats to bring back the building’s grandeur. When they reached out to us, they had finally purchased the final of the four flats – putting their dream home within reach.
The Victorian villa was reborn with contemporary sensibilities, with most of the ground floor opened up into a grand, open plan kitchen, dining, sitting and entertainment space, made even more spacious by the bay-windowed extension.
New build family home in St. John’s Wood
Our clients needed a multi-use house where they could conduct business, entertain guests and still relax at the end of the day. We designed a red brick facade and detailing, contrasted with bold, white conservation French doors and sash windows. This perfectly emulates the classic aesthetic of the area, overlooking an expansive front porch and driveway with its striking purple plum trees.
Behind this traditional exterior is an open, contemporary space that can easily transform to suit work or play. Pocket doors can transform the ground floor from an expansive, seamless entertainment space complete with piano and bar into segmented, intimate meeting rooms or studies.
A derelict eyesore transformed into a showcase for the finest interior design
This run-down mews house with an ugly 1970s refurbishment sat awkwardly at the end of an otherwise very attractive Victorian mews featuring a listed arch at the entrance. Our clients wanted this new space to be a pristine, almost gallery-like showcase of unique and bespoke interior design.
The unusual shape of the site meant that no two floors or rooms had the same shape. Each required a new approach and bespoke materials to squeeze the most out of the space, becoming multiple mini-projects within the larger project. For example, we separated the kitchen and living portions of the open plan space with sliding Crittal doors that wouldn’t obstruct the view or the light but would prevent unwanted smells filling the entire house.
Modern face-lift for Victorian building
As both a Building of Townscape Merit and a home within a Conservation Area, we were strictly forbidden from altering the front of the house, so all our work was focused on demolishing the existing, outdated conservatory-style extension for a larger, flat-roofed replacement.
By the time we had finished, despite looking identical from the street, the house was completely transformed on the inside into an exciting contemporary home bursting with colour. The most dramatic change is the new open plan living and kitchen space provided by the new extension, which enjoys floor-to-ceiling views of the garden through acid-etched Crittal doors, underfloor heating beneath new oak parquet floors, a bespoke Plain English kitchen and sun day-round through three roof lights.
Georgian house filled with light and space
The house was listed and, true to its period, comprised of small dark rooms not suitable for modern family living. Through our long-standing relationship with Richmond Conservation Officers we were able to convince them to grant planning on a minimalist glass extension that complemented the original Georgian architecture.
Our overseas client was involved every step of the way. Using our in-house virtual 3D modelling service, the family was able to ‘walk around ‘their new home from their desktop in Hong Kong. The end result was a stunning restoration of a period property which accommodated the family’s need for space, light and contemporary living.
Modern meets traditional on Richmond Hill
We worked to retain and restore period features within the upper floors of the property, while skilfully managing to incorporate highly contemporary features throughout. The stunning new extension boasts a vast 9ft x 9ft structural glass roof-light to flood the new family room with natural light. Our client wanted to create a seamless glass structure without beams or visible supports. Despite its scale, we succeeded in finding a supplier to produce a single sheet of glass to stunning effect.
Luxurious Victorian villa reunited
For years, our clients had dreamed of unifying the villa’s flats to bring back the building’s grandeur. When they reached out to us, they had finally purchased the final of the four flats – putting their dream home within reach.
The Victorian villa was reborn with contemporary sensibilities, with most of the ground floor opened up into a grand, open plan kitchen, dining, sitting and entertainment space, made even more spacious by the bay-windowed extension.
New build family home in St. John’s Wood
Our clients needed a multi-use house where they could conduct business, entertain guests and still relax at the end of the day. We designed a red brick facade and detailing, contrasted with bold, white conservation French doors and sash windows. This perfectly emulates the classic aesthetic of the area, overlooking an expansive front porch and driveway with its striking purple plum trees.
Behind this traditional exterior is an open, contemporary space that can easily transform to suit work or play. Pocket doors can transform the ground floor from an expansive, seamless entertainment space complete with piano and bar into segmented, intimate meeting rooms or studies.
A derelict eyesore transformed into a showcase for the finest interior design
This run-down mews house with an ugly 1970s refurbishment sat awkwardly at the end of an otherwise very attractive Victorian mews featuring a listed arch at the entrance. Our clients wanted this new space to be a pristine, almost gallery-like showcase of unique and bespoke interior design.
The unusual shape of the site meant that no two floors or rooms had the same shape. Each required a new approach and bespoke materials to squeeze the most out of the space, becoming multiple mini-projects within the larger project. For example, we separated the kitchen and living portions of the open plan space with sliding Crittal doors that wouldn’t obstruct the view or the light but would prevent unwanted smells filling the entire house.
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