Old Cottage Hospital Ashby – November update
We promised you a final Old Cottage Hospital update as furniture starts to enter the building, but we thought you might like a sneak peek before then. Over the last few weeks, trades have been second fixing joinery, electrical and plumbing installations and the whole building has received a coat of paint, which has brought […]
Conservation of a Historic Building
Set in the shadows of the historic Bosworth battlefields is a Grade II Listed farmhouse. Its owners engaged us to assist with a much-needed conservation and renovation project. A 17th-century timber frame building The farmhouse is currently made up of three sections. The oldest, an original 17th-century timber-frame building, needed maintenance and repair. Due to […]
Packington Open Gardens 2018
This summer’s sweltering temperatures have been tremendous for sun-worshippers, but not so for gardeners. Growing conditions have been difficult, so this year the residents opening their gardens for Packington Open Gardens on August Bank Holiday Monday had their work cut out. David Granger Architectural Design Ltd, based in the village, has been a proud sponsor […]
Old Cottage Hospital Ashby – autumn update
As Autumn begins, we look back on the incredibly busy (and stressful) summer we’ve had while the conversion of the Old Cottage Hospital has progressed. The coming weeks will see the building works nearing completion, ready for interior fit-out. As with all building projects it comes with its challenges and for us as clients, it’s […]
Old Cottage Hospital Ashby – spring update
As we first told you back in January, we are moving from our Packington base to a custom-designed new office in the Old Cottage Hospital, Ashby de la Zouch. The conversion into our new offices is now well underway. Here’s an update on progress: Demolition After stripping out old floor coverings, fixtures and fittings, a […]
What is an Architectural Technologist?
Over the past 25 years, Chartered Architectural Technologist David Granger has guided our company from a one-man operation to the dynamic and successful practice it is today. But if you have ever wondered to yourself, “what is an Architectural Technologist?” then wonder no more… Where did the role of Architectural Technologist come from? The practise […]
9 Expert Tips for Renovating an Old House
With the current housing shortage and the rising cost of land, the chance to renovate an old, disused or abandoned home or outbuilding can appear tempting. It could be a way for you to climb the housing ladder or extend without the disruption of building from scratch. Whatever your reasons, if you find yourself renovating […]
Can I Build a House In My Back Garden?
It’s one of the most frequent questions we are asked: “Can I build a house in my back garden?”. If you are lucky enough to have a large garden, this could be an option for you. Many of the single plots we design are initially part of someone’s front, side or rear garden. Permitted development […]