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This Monday morning we bring you our magnificent new build Wimbledon home on Parkside which offers a seamless blend of classic architectural grandeur and state-of-the-art modern living. Nestled within meticulously landscaped grounds, the property is a true sanctuary that honors its heritage while providing every contemporary comfort.
Securely positioned behind a classic brick wall and ornate wrought-iron gates, the home is approached via a sweeping gravel driveway. The stately front facade commands attention with its beautiful, light-colored stone, perfectly proportioned sash windows, and an elegant classical portico entrance. In the spring, mature magnolia trees burst into pink blooms, framing the property with breathtaking natural color.

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

#wimbledon #wimbledonvillage #gardens #classicalhome #classic

How realistic are builders initial costings? Watch John talks more about this topic which we come across regularly.

At the end of last year we celebrated planning success for our new build home in Drax Avenue. 4 months later, after a thorough competitive tender process we are on the precipice of signing the construction contracts. We are only a few weeks away now and can’t wait to break ground with the client on this project.

Interior design @gunterandco
Quantity Surveyor @eleyquantitysurveying
Visuals @syniva.ai

The timeline from design and planning to breaking ground on site. John talks about the steps between.

Right at the end of last year we celebrated planning success for our new build home in Drax Avenue. 4 months later, after a thorough competitive tender process we are on the precipice of signing the construction contracts. We are only a few weeks away now and can’t wait to break ground with the client on this project.

Interior design @gunterandco
Quantity Surveyor @eleyquantitysurveying
visuals @syniva.ai
landscape @pollyanna_wilkinson

When you appoint DGA, you appoint us.

Leading the Senior team in 2026:

John Dyer Grimes – Managing Director
Jemima Dyer Grimes – Co-founder
Philip Jones Lloyd – Director
Harrison Groot – Creative Director
Matthew Parratt – Director
John Rookyard – Technical Director
Jakub Skalimowski – Associate
Agata Tobin – Financial Controller

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.

Project led by DGA director Matthew Parratt & John Dyer Grimes

Interior designer: @gordondufflinton
Main Contractor: @thamesandnewcastle
Structural Engineer: @structuraldesignstudio
QS: @eleyquantitysurveying

At Dyer Grimes Architects we do not posses a specific set architectural style as such. Our dextrous team of Architects are highly skilled and knowledgeable in a variety of building styles, both modern and traditional and we believe each project has a different set of requirements one must adapt to.
Our latest projects in Wimbledon Village is a perfect example, where the client owns a very large and quite plain rendered house and wishes to adopt a more international ‘LA’ style rear extension and modifications to their home. We were quickly able to come up with some loose concept designs of the rear façade and interior layouts based on some of the home she had been inspired by, passing this information over to our independent QS, EleyQS to carry out a cost estimate so we could very quickly establish if their brief was in line with their budget. A great client and a project we are really looking forward to seeing this take shape in the latter half of 2026.

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

The appointment of an architect is rarely given the weight it deserves, yet it defines the trajectory of the entire project.

Beyond aesthetics, it calls for demonstrable expertise, sound judgement, and the support of a capable team able to navigate complexity with consistency. These early decisions shape not just the design, but the clarity and confidence with which a project moves forward.

A basement is not simply an extension of space below ground, it is an engineering exercise defined by what lies beneath.

Ground conditions, water levels, and soil composition introduce variables that must be understood in detail before any design is resolved. Without that insight, risk is introduced early, often revealing itself later in costly and avoidable ways.

When working on historic buildings we often come to the realisation amazing and conscious design work has already been completed, but some 100-200 years before our involvement. Things do not always require redesigning. Often they are already fully resolved. They just require careful consideration and restoration. The facade of this beautiful Grade II listed townhouse along Clapham Common North Side is such an example.

What stands out most is the quiet elegance of the façade. It feels both refined and lived-in. The warm, textured brickwork has a beautiful rhythm, especially with the contrasting red brick arches framing each window. The repeated window shapes create a strong sense of symmetry, but the slight variations and the natural aging of the materials keep it from feeling rigid.
The sash windows themselves are tall, evenly spaced, and painted in a soft crisp white that contrasts the earthy tones.

Above, the roofline adds character with its dormer windows and chimneys, giving the building a layered, almost storybook silhouette without being overly ornate.
We also love how the entrance is understated yet inviting. The small portico and muted green door provide just enough contrast to draw your eye without overpowering the rest of the structure. And the wrought-iron fence in front adds a touch of classic urban charm, creating a gentle boundary while still keeping the house visually connected to the street.

Project led by DGA director Philip Jones-Lloyd.
Interior Designer: @eadieandcrole
Photography: @dnbutlr
QS: @eleyquantitysurveying
Contractor: @hira_construction

Listed buildings and conservation areas come with rules - and no two are quite the same. Every location has its own planning constraints, and understanding them early makes all the difference. Whether it’s navigating permissions or working within heritage guidelines, the right approach helps turn complex projects into achievable ones.

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