As part of our ongoing feasibility work for the Lancaster Canal Regeneration Partnership CIC, we’ve been exploring a range of potential approaches to improving accessibility through Hincaster Tunnel 🏗️
These early options focus on how level access might be achieved while respecting the tunnel’s historic fabric and unique character - current ideas under review include options such as a boardwalk and a `Roman road`.
These ideas form part of an early-stage assessment, intended to help understand what might be possible in the future. Further structural investigation will be essential to determine how any intervention could be delivered without compromising the historic tunnel.
Stay tuned for more updates as we continue the exploratory work and supporting the long-term ambitions for the @towpath_trail 🌿
#Architecture #Lancaster #LancasterCanalTowpathTrail
Dec 1
We`ve been appointed by the Lancaster Canal Regeneration Partnership CIC to explore the next steps in improving accessibility along the Lancaster Canal @towpath_trail 🍃
Our role is to prepare a feasibility study focused on the future potential of Hincaster Tunnel - a 346m Grade II listed structure and one of the canal’s most significant heritage assets.
The study will consider:
👉 How level access might be achieved
👉 How the tunnel’s historic character can be better revealed
👉 How this remarkable structure could become a true `jewel in the crown` of the Towpath Trail
This work builds on ongoing investment along the 28-mile route, including earlier upgrades near Stainton supported by Sport England, and more recent funding through the Rural Shared Prosperity Fund to continue improvements toward Holme.
We look forward to helping shape the possibilities for this much-loved route, celebrating the heritage of the important historic site while exploring ways it could become more accessible for everyone 🙌
#Architecture #Lancaster #LancasterCanalTowpathTrail
Nov 28
Located within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Thwaite Farm is a working farm with a collection of traditional buildings steeped in rural character. We were commissioned to oversee the careful repair and conservation of the Grade II listed barn complex, ensuring its continued use and longevity within the landscape 🌿🚜
A detailed inspection and structural appraisal identified long-term issues including water ingress, timber decay, and structural deformation. The repair strategy focused on sensitive conservation, undoing unsympathetic past alterations and reinstating traditional craftsmanship throughout.
The barns were re-roofed using locally sourced Burlington Blue Strong slates, traditionally laid in random widths and diminishing courses to match the original vernacular form. Air-dried oak was used for replacing structural timbers, each jointed by hand to mirror historic techniques.
This project exemplifies a balanced approach to heritage and function - preserving the integrity of traditional rural architecture while supporting the ongoing life of a working farm 🌾
#HeritageConservation #Architecture #HeritageArchitecture #YorkshireDales
Nov 24
We’re so proud of our very own Amy Redman who, along with fellow SPAB Scholars Lucy & Libby, is carrying out essential hands-on maintenance to Lake District churches 👏
Amy, Libby and Lucy walked and sketched their way through these incredible buildings while raising funds for the Dance Scholarship Trust in 2020, and now for SPAB Maintenance Week 2025, they are re-visiting these churches to carry out essential maintenance tasks.
👉 Cleaning out gutters and gulleys
👉 Removing moss and vegetation from steps, walls and pathways
👉 Clearing rubbish from churchyards
👉 Hoovering dust and debris inside
These simple but vital tasks can make all the difference in preventing long-term damage and costly repairs.
Please join us in donating to support future SPAB Scholars to continue vital education and training in the conservation and maintenance of historic buildings through the Dance Scholarship Trust.
You can donate through the link in our bio 🔗
#HeritageConservation #Architecture #LakeDistrict
Nov 19
We led and project-managed the refurbishment of a once-overlooked circulation space between a school and its sports hall - reimagining it, in collaboration with award-winning artist Charlie Winney, into a dynamic and inspiring thoroughfare 🙌
Through a striking installation of mirrors and segmented photographic prints, the design invites students to engage with their environment in a whole new way - only when viewed from specific points do the fragments unite to reveal complete images of pupils in motion, celebrating their energy, teamwork and sporting spirit.
Chris Granger led on this project and his vision transformed a neglected underpass into a vibrant space - a true testament to the power of thoughtful design and creative collaboration ✨
#Architecture #SustainableDesign
Nov 18
Working across two of Cumbria’s most fascinating medieval sites, Burneside Hall and Gleaston Castle, we undertook an extensive programme of architectural investigation, condition surveys, and feasibility studies 🏰
The project explored each site’s 14th-16th century history, assessing their structural condition and developing costed repair and conservation strategies aimed at securing their future and removing them from the Heritage at Risk Register.
By analysing significance, repair needs, and sustainable reuse potential, we’ve helped lay the groundwork for future conservation and redevelopment - ensuring these remarkable fortified sites continue to tell their story for generations to come ✨
#HeritageConservation #Architecture #Cumbria #HistoricEngland
Nov 14
In the heart of Newcastle, Plummer House, a Grade II listed 1910 landmark, has been carefully reimagined as part of a major student accommodation development providing over 250 bed spaces 🛏️
As conservation consultants, we guided the sensitive refurbishment of the historic building and ballroom, ensuring every new intervention - from mezzanine apartments to a new four-storey staircase - respected the character and fabric of the original architecture.
Through detailed surveys, heritage assessments, and design coordination, we helped ensure that the old and new coexist seamlessly, preserving the building’s story while supporting its vibrant new life 🏛️✨
Do you have a project we could help with? Get in touch with us through the link in our bio 📎
#HeritageConservation #ListedBuilding #Architecture #Newcastle
Nov 11
Set within the heart of the Edale Valley in the Peak District National Park, The Sheepfold facility for The National Trust reimagines the traditional farm enclosure with a sustainable twist 🌿
Replacing outdated campsite amenities, the new standalone building blends seamlessly with its natural surroundings - drawing inspiration from the circular sheepfolds that dot the local landscape.
The design embraces renewable power and sustainable materials, reflecting The National Trust’s vision for a more responsible future across their properties 🏔️
#Architecture #SustainableDesign #PeakDistrict
Nov 7
We are excited to be working with the Lancaster @towpath_trail and Lancaster Canal Trust to explore access solutions for the historic 346m Hincaster Tunnel 🧱
Built between 1813–1818 using over 4 million bricks, Hincaster Tunnel is a remarkable feat of engineering heritage, yet it currently remains inaccessible. Our team is now developing feasibility proposals that balance innovative design, sensitive conservation and future public access 🙌
#Architecture #Lancaster #LancasterCanalTowpathTrail
Oct 27
Low House Farm is a rare and beautifully evolved Grade II listed linear farmstead tucked into the Newlands Valley near Keswick 🌿
Dating from the 17th to 19th centuries, the house, long-house and bank barn still retain their original structure and character.
Our approach focused on careful repair, removing unsympathetic modern additions and preserving historic craftsmanship - from the cruck frames of the long-house to the early inglenook fireplace.
This is conservation led by respect: minimal intervention, maximum authenticity ✨🏡
Do you have a project we could help with? Get in touch with us through the link in our bio 📎
#Architecture #LakeDistrict #Keswick
Oct 23
Morland Hall - transformed from ruin to one of Cumbria’s finest country houses through meticulous conservation and design 🌿
Originally completed in 1861, Morland Hall was built as a statement of prestige and ambition. After serving briefly as a Red Cross hospital during WWII, the hall was abandoned in 1945 and rapidly fell into ruin. By 1999, the once magnificent country house was roofless, overgrown and collapsing, with trees growing through former dining rooms 🌳
Crosby Granger Architects were part of the dedicated team that brought Morland Hall back from the brink of loss. Our conservation-led approach combined:
✨ Traditional building techniques
✨ Carefully detailed oak panelling
✨ Locally trained craftsmanship
✨ Sensitive integration of modern design and services
Working closely with an enthusiastic client, local craftsmen and the planning authority, we oversaw the project from early planning discussions through to site completion, including delivering hands-on training in lime plastering. Alongside the restoration of the 8-bedroom hall, the project included refurbishment of the historic service range and conversion of a barn into three holiday cottages.
The project was recognised by Eden District Council, winning the 2007 Conservation Design Award - a testament to the commitment, continuity of craftsmanship and respect for heritage at the heart of the scheme 🏆
Do you have a building project of your own? Get in touch through the link in our bio 🔗
#Architecture #LakeDistrict #Cumbria
Oct 20
Breathing life back into Thornthwaite Hall 🏛️
We are proud to have played a part in the sensitive conservation of Thornthwaite Hall, a remarkable Grade II listed 16th-century hall house near Bampton, Cumbria.
Though recently reinstated as a single dwelling after years of partial use as a bank barn, the building continued to suffer from severe water ingress and exposure to harsh Cumbrian weather 🌧️
Our approach focused on reinstating the balance originally intended by its master masons. Through careful investigation and traditional material trials, we:
Conducted historic fabric and materials analysis
👉 Employed vernacular building techniques
👉 Roughcast rendered exposed elevations in lime mortar
👉 Finished with a breathable ochre limewash for long-term protection
The result is a sympathetic transformation that protects the structure while respecting its heritage. The new lime roughcast not only halts water ingress but enhances the visual authenticity of the hall within its rural setting - preserving its character for generations to come.
#Architecture #LakeDistrict #Cumbria
Oct 16
The unrealised successful planning application for a new Ullswater Yacht Clubhouse ⛵
Thoughtfully designed to sit comfortably within its spectacular Lake District setting, the clubhouse design blends craftsmanship, durability and contemporary design while remaining sensitive to the surrounding landscape.
Featuring two traditional pitched roofs oriented toward Ullswater and the western fells, the proposed building would have stepped subtly into the landscape to reduce visual impact from eastern viewpoints. A generous overhanging roof sheltering a terrace would offer year-round outdoor space for members.
Materiality plays a key role in achieving balance between function and context. The proposed design combines black corrugated cladding, timber boarding and large glazed façades, delivering durability and performance while echoing the character of local rural buildings 🪵
This proposed development represents a significant upgrade in both design quality and environmental resilience for the club, ensuring it meets the long-term needs of members and the community 👏
#Architecture #LakeDistrict #Cumbria
Oct 14
Live from site with Paul & Will in the Lyth Valley 👷♀️
We were recently on location at Inman’s Bridge and the Grade II listed limekiln, two important pieces of the valley’s heritage that are now at risk from weathering, vegetation and time 🌧️
Standing on the bridge, you can see the original 19th-century stonework beginning to shift, while moss and water erosion slowly take their toll. A short walk away, the limekiln rises from its triangular enclosure - an impressive reminder of the area’s industrial past, now partly hidden beneath ivy, ferns and self-seeded trees.
It’s inspiring to see the site up close as we begin the work to secure their future in the landscape 👏
#Architecture #HeritageArchitecture #LakeDistrict
Oct 9
Preserving heritage in the Lyth Valley 🌿
We`re proud to be leading conservation work on two remarkable pieces of the Lake District’s historic landscape: Inman’s Bridge and a Grade II listed limekiln.
Inman’s Bridge, a 19th-century stone cattle crossing over the River Gilpin, is the only surviving structure of its kind in the valley. Weathering and movement in the stonework have left it vulnerable, and careful planning is needed to secure its future. The nearby limekiln, built in the 18th or early 19th century, has withstood centuries of change but is now overgrown and in need of sensitive repair.
With funding from Historic England and Countryside Stewardship, we will be undertaking feasibility studies to guide their conservation. Our aim is to respect their history while ensuring these landmarks remain part of the working landscape for generations to come.
Read more about the project on BBC Cumbria through the link in our bio 📎
#Architecture #HeritageArchitecture #LakeDistrict
Oct 6
Live from site 📸 The Epiacum Roman Fort project is the perfect example of putting our ethos and 6 guiding principles into action...
🔸 Technical leadership - rigorous hydrological, structural, and ecological analysis.
🔸 Understated excellence - sensitive proposals that safeguard archaeology without over-engineering.
🔸 Committed to sustainable & sensitive architecture - working with the Edgars, Epiacum Heritage, Historic England, and volunteers.
🔸 Rich experience - past Roman and monastic sites (Senhouse, Furness Abbey, Burneside Hall) inform our approach.
🔸 Expertise - AABC-accredited architects, SPAB Scholars, and expert sub-consultants.
🔸 Hands-on dedication - community archaeology, heritage training, and practical site collaboration.
Our work provides a practical, fundable plan to protect Epiacum, enrich knowledge of the site, and make it more accessible, while accommodating the realities of a working farm 🚜
#Architecture #HeritageArchitecture #NorthPennines
Oct 3
As lead consultant, we are delighted to be coordinating a full team of specialists on our work at the Epiacum Roman Fort Site 🏰
Together, we’ll deliver:
📜 Baseline research & surveys - historic mapping, condition review, ecological & hydrogeological assessments
🗺 Mapping erosion & visitor impact - designing sustainable access while protecting the monument
💧 Hydrology & stability assessments - preserving waterlogged deposits, drainage, and slopes
🌾 Options appraisal with costs - balancing conservation, farm use, and visitor access
🤝 Community engagement - heritage days, volunteer digs, and interpretation opportunities
Next, we’ll move to planned interventions: specifications, permissions, tendering, and maintenance planning - ensuring Epiacum’s protection and enjoyment for generations to come.
Video credit: dextravisual.com
#Architecture #HeritageArchitecture #NorthPennines
Oct 2
We’re thrilled to be working with the Edgar family and Epiacum Heritage CIO on the internationally significant Epiacum (Whitley Castle) - a Roman fort high in the North Pennines.
This phase, funded by Historic England, involves a costed feasibility study to support a Countryside Stewardship HE1 grant application.
Our focus? Finding sustainable solutions that protect both the site and its surroundings, including:
👉 Identifying sustainable solutions for the farm’s water supply without damaging archaeology.
👉 Proposing a re-routed, all-weather track to minimise impact on the monument.
👉 Assessing hydrology and the preservation potential of waterlogged deposits.
👉 Addressing erosion from livestock, rabbits, and visitors.
👉 Assessing slope stability behind farm buildings and propose engineering solutions.
👉 Incorporating wildlife/ecology considerations and exploring opportunities for public engagement and volunteer involvement.
Our work will provide a roadmap for conserving Epiacum, ensuring that this remarkable Roman fort remains protected, better understood, and more accessible for future generations ✨
3D image credit: dextravisual.com
#Architecture #HeritageArchitecture #NorthPennines
Oct 1
Helping bring Sunderland’s iconic Hutchinsons Buildings, also known as `Mackie’s Corner`, back to life... 🙌
Our work included a comprehensive condition survey of all rooms, roof spaces, elevations, and structural elements, forming the basis for a five-year urgent works plan.
The proposals focus on durable, high-quality detailing that addresses:
☔️ Rainwater management
🔧 Sensitive repair and retention of historic fabric
📍 Reinstatement of original shopfronts
🪟 Refurbishment of windows
🛠️ Structural roof repairs
♻️ Internal alterations to facilitate sustainable reuse
The project celebrates the city’s heritage while laying the foundations for a vibrant future for Hutchinsons Buildings.
#HistoricBuildings #HeritageArchitecture #ArchitecturalDesign #Sunderland
Sep 26
We were appointed to carry out the historical research, assessment, and strategic management review, and develop and publish a Conservation Management Plan for Furness Abbey and Piel Castle, both in the Guardianship of English Heritage 🏰
The Conservation Management Plan looks at the sites in several ways;
🔸 By researching the site’s history through archival investigations, and then by examining its standing architecture and archaeology.
🔸 By assessing the significance of the site and its individual elements, compared with similar structures nationally and, for the Abbey, across Europe.
🔸 By surveying the current condition of the structures and evaluating the wider site, including ownership, maintenance, access, security, and signage.
Possibilities for development and improvements were also explored, and a socio-economic review commissioned to establish the benefits of commercial development on the site. The Plan is due to be adopted by English Heritage 🌿
#HistoricBuildings #HeritageArchitecture #ArchitecturalDesign
Sep 23
We are proud to be helping safeguard St Chad’s in Gateshead - known as a ‘Cathedral for the Workers’ and now on the Historic England Heritage at Risk register ⛪️
Following major roof repairs funded by the Roof Repair Fund, the practice has overseen a series of projects including dry-rot remediation and the installation of a new commercial kitchen to support the church’s much-loved lunch club and wider community use.
The team is now guiding the PCC through a National Lottery Heritage Fund application to secure the future of the church, with proposals to complete re-roofing works, overhaul the dated community hall, and introduce full accessibility. Alongside this, the project will deliver heritage skills training and activities to celebrate and safeguard the building’s extraordinary high-gothic and Arts & Crafts interior for generations to come 🙌
#HistoricBuildings #HeritageArchitecture #ArchitecturalDesign #Gateshead
Sep 18
Crosby Granger Architects were invited to design, tender and oversee the replacement of the Victorian glasshouse and loggia at the Grade II listed Leighton Hall, Lancashire 🌿
The project carefully restored the historic character of the original Paley & Austin design, replacing failed modern fabric with a new timber and glass structure that reinstates the aesthetic of the 19th-century glasshouse. Original metalwork was retained and refurbished, while a discreet new rear extension provides essential ancillary facilities without compromising the hall’s historic facade.
Sustainability was central to the design, with underfloor heating powered by a biomass unit installed beneath carefully recorded and reinstated stone flags. The result is a sensitive blend of restoration and modern intervention - ensuring Leighton Hall’s much-loved glasshouse continues to serve both the family home and its many visitors for years to come 👏
If you have a project you need help with, we`d love to hear from you. Get in touch through the link in our bio 📎
#Lancashire #HistoricBuildings #HeritageArchitecture #ArchitecturalDesign
Sep 15
Restoring a landmark of faith & design ⛪️
The Church of St. John, Rochdale (Grade II*), is an architectural gem renowned for its domed form, pioneering use of reinforced concrete, and Eric Newton’s breathtaking 1933 mosaic on the theme of Eternal Life.
Decades of water ingress and structural decay left the building at risk, but thanks to NLHF support and a dedicated team of specialists, a comprehensive repair programme is underway 👏
We were appointed to lead the development phase of the project in September 2020, and assembled a design team of specialist advisers.
From the site survey work a full schedule of repairs was developed which, if carried out, would restore the full building to good structural, functional and cosmetic condition ✨
#HeritageConservation #Rochdale #HistoricBuildings #HeritageArchitecture #ArchitecturalDesign
Sep 11
Previously a school of music, Tower House school was founded in September 1931 with only 3 boys. Today, Tower House school provides education for 180 pupils from the local and surrounding boroughs 📚
The school had outgrown its Edwardian home which means that the once adequate classrooms are no longer suitable.
To meet the needs of 21st-century teaching, we designed a new development at 190 Sheen Lane - creating four spacious classrooms and a flexible performance & play space.
Respecting its place within the Sheen Lane Conservation Area, the scheme carefully draws on Edwardian character while reinstating the architectural quality of the streetscape. The result: a sensitive, contextual design that supports both the school’s future and the wider community 👏
#Architecture #Historicbuildings #HeritageArchitecture #ArchitecturalDesign
Sep 9
Restoration in progress at Holker Hall - the Cavendish family home for over 400 years ✨
We’re delighted to be working with the Holker Estate on a series of projects, including vital conservation work at this Grade II* listed house. Water damage has impacted some of the most significant interiors, including the Drawing Room and the Duke’s Bedroom.
Our role:
🏛 Overseeing intricate repairs with Holker’s in-house team
🎨 Collaborating with specialists such as Hirst Conservation and skilled craftspeople
📚 Supporting heritage through partnership with SPAB scholar Lilian Touhy Main
Alongside this, we’re helping to reimagine estate spaces, including enhanced offices above the Courtyard Cafe - ensuring the estate remains both sustainable and vibrant 👏
Do you have a heritage building project of your own? Get in touch with us through the link in our bio 📎
#Architecture #Historicbuildings #HeritageArchitecture #ArchitecturalDesign
Sep 4
Crosby Granger Architects have been appointed by Sheffield City Council to join the design team for the castle site - a place rich with history and potential 🏰
Our role:
📜 Produce key heritage documents
🔧 Provide technical advice and specifications
🏛 Support the design team in developing proposals and specifications
This project aims to re-establish the castle site as a pivotal part of the city centre - partially de-culverting the river sheaf, creating green spaces and public realms, and preparing the land for future development.
Once the heart of the city, the castle site will soon re-emerge as a thriving place for people, history, and community ✨
#ContemporaryDesign #Architecture #Sheffield #ArchitecturalDesign
Sep 2
We led the design of this contemporary educational shelter nestled in the woods above Windermere for the National Trust 🪵
The project celebrated sustainable and local materials, including foundations of reused tyres packed with slate quarry waste, straw-bale walls rendered in lime and clay, sheeps-wool insulation, and rammed earth and adobe blocks for internal thermal mass.
All timber - oak, larch, and beech, was sourced from locally storm-felled trees in Monk Coniston, creating a shelter that was environmentally responsible and deeply connected to its woodland setting 🌳
#LakeDistrictArchitecture #ContemporaryDesign #LakeDistrict #SustainableArchitecture
Aug 28
Situated within a vibrant conservation area at the junction of the Birmingham & Fazeley and Coventry Canals, this former 19th-century textile mill is being transformed into 59 residential units, including apartments and townhouses. 🧱
Our design approach balances heritage conservation with contemporary living, enhancing the mill’s historic character while creating spaces that feel modern, functional, and connected to the canal-side setting 🙌
#Architecture #Birmingham #ContemporaryDesign #ArchitecturalHeritage
Aug 26
From forgotten workshop to artisan bakery 🍞✨
We served as Project Architect and Contract Administrator for the transformation of a disused 1960s estate workshop at Levens Hall into a warm, welcoming bakery.
Set within the historic grounds of the world’s oldest topiary garden, this sensitive redevelopment has brought new life to the Grade I listed West Wing courtyard - blending slim-line double glazing, natural wood-fibre insulation, and crafted roof alterations to harmonise with the surrounding heritage buildings.
The result? A space that supports the estate’s thriving hospitality offer, relieves pressure on the existing Levens Kitchen, and enhances the visitor experience year-round 👏
Do you have a building project of your own? Get in touch through the link in our bio 🔗
#Architecture #LakeDistrictArchitecture #ContemporaryDesign #ArchitecturalHeritage #Kendal
Aug 21
Damson Fell is a beautiful example of Edwardian Lakeland architecture set within 1.2 acres of private grounds rich with historic Damson trees 🌳
The new two-storey extension is designed to respect the existing building’s proportions and context - its ridge sits gently below the existing roofline, and its set-back width preserves the character of the original North gable. Inside, the open-plan garden room features large sliding doors that create a seamless connection between the internal living space and the landscaped patio, uniting the front and rear gardens at one level.
The house is thoughtfully planned around an elegant central stairwell, with three principal reception rooms enjoying a sunny southerly aspect. Following our careful refurbishment and extension, the property now offers six spacious bedrooms and six bathrooms ✨
A sensitive blend of heritage and modern living, this project showcases how thoughtful design can enhance historic homes while respecting their setting.
If you`re looking to unlock the potential of your historic property, we would be delighted to help shape its future. Get in touch through the link in our bio 🔗
#Architecture #LakeDistrictArchitecture #ContemporaryDesign #ArchitecturalHeritage #LakeDistrict #LakeDistrictHomes
Aug 18
Live from Ullock Moss, near Catbells 📍🏔️
We were recently on site with our client filming for BBC North West as part of ongoing efforts to address longstanding parking challenges in this popular part of the Lake District.
With visitors increasingly parking on verges and roadsides, our carefully considered proposal for a screened, biodiverse car park aims to relieve pressure while respecting the natural landscape 🌿
#Architecture #LakeDistrictArchitecture #ContemporaryDesign #LakeDistrict #CatBells
Aug 15
Live from the site 📷 We have been appointed the restoration of the Grade II* listed St Aloysius Chapel at Ushaw, near Durham, following a devastating fire earlier this month.
The blaze saw emergency services from Durham, Peterlee, Spennymoor, and Darlington respond swiftly. Thanks to their quick actions, the fire was brought under control, but the damage - particularly to the eastern range and parts of the chapel roof - is significant.
We are now working closely with Ushaw Historic House, Chapels & Gardens and conservation partners to stabilise and protect the building under a full scaffold tent, enabling safe access and assessment 🏗️
Last week, Amy visited the site alongside this year’s SPAB Fellows - skilled craftspeople on a journey across the UK to learn from historic buildings. The visit allowed them to experience the site, the projects nuances and allowed them to share with us their thoughts on the repair strategy.
We’re proud to continue supporting the SPAB Scholarship through mentoring visits to our live projects. We believe strongly in sharing knowledge and experience to support the next generation of conservation professionals 🙌
We look forward to sharing more as we progress with this sensitive and important repair.
#Durham #Architecture #Restoration #Architectadvice #HistoricBuildings
Aug 7
We led the careful conservation of the Grade II* listed Moot Hall, in Appleby-in-Westmorland 🏛️
We undertook a full condition survey and developed a detailed schedule of repairs - reversing years of harmful interventions.
Key works included:
👉 Removal of impermeable cement render.
👉 Reapplication of traditional hot-mixed lime render and limewash, addressing widespread damp and decay.
Funded in part by Historic England under the Appleby Heritage Action Zone programme, the project also saw careful repairs to historic joinery, plasterwork, slate roofs, and drainage systems - preserving the building’s civic role for future generations ✨
#Appleby #Architecture #Conservation #Architectadvice #LakeDistrictArchitecture #HistoricBuildings
Aug 4
Set within the dramatic Western Lake District National Park, Muncaster Castle has been home to the Pennington family since 1208. As Castle and Estate Architects, Crosby Granger Architects continues to safeguard this Grade I listed landmark and its Grade II* gardens through ongoing surveys, conservation works, and strategic development projects 🏰🌿
From repairing vulnerable granite masonry with hot-lime mortars to exploring new ways to enhance the visitor experience, our work spans over 100 estate buildings and the wider historic landscape. Recent feasibility studies include options to transform the North Service Yard and North Tower into either self-catering apartments or a textile conservation workshop and museum 🏗️
We are proud to help secure Muncaster’s legacy while carefully shaping its future for generations to come.
Do you have a heritage building project of your own? Get in touch with us through the link in our bio 🔗
#HistoricBuildings #Conservation #LakeDistrict #HeritageArchitecture #Architecture
Jul 19
Keen ground - a beautiful family home combining traditional and contemporary elements ✨
If you are looking to unlock the potential of your home, we would be delighted to help. Get in touch through the link in our bio 🔗
#Architecture #LakeDistrictArchitecture #ContemporaryDesign #ArchitecturalHeritage #LakeDistrict
Jul 17
We were delighted to be awarded the project to carry out the analytical architectural investigation, costed condition survey and feasibility study for development of the fortified house of Burneside Hall South Lakeland and the Ruinous Gleaston Castle, Cumbria 🏰
Our work explored the rich social and political history of these fortified sites (14th–16th century), assessed their structural condition, and developed costed recommendations for repair and conservation.
The resulting feasibility studies set out clear pathways to safeguard these landmarks - including potential reuse options with the aim of removing them from the Heritage at Risk Register and supporting future grant funding.
We’re proud to contribute to the continued story of these remarkable places 👏
#Architecture #LakeDistrictArchitecture #ContemporaryDesign #ArchitecturalHeritage #LakeDistrict #HistoricBuildings
Jul 14
Water End House is a striking, modern family home set within a private estate overlooking Derwent Bay 🌿
Tasked with replacing the storm-damaged original dwelling, we delivered a modern design that features full-height glazing at ground level, a zinc-clad timber frame upper floor, and locally sourced materials including Burlington stone and lime mortar.
The result: a breathable, sustainable home that balances privacy, beauty, and context - contributing a contemporary chapter to the estate`s rich architectural story.
If you`re looking to unlock the potential of your historic property, we would be delighted to help shape its future. Get in touch through the link in our bio 🔗
#Architecture #LakeDistrictArchitecture #ContemporaryDesign #ArchitecturalHeritage #LakeDistrict
Jul 8
We were proud to act as Project Architect and Contract Administrator for a sensitive and rewarding build at Tarn Hows, Coniston - one of the Lake District’s most visited natural sites 🌲
Tasked with creating an education shelter and toilet facility in a protected and ecologically important area, we responded with a design that treads lightly on the landscape. Built using larch, beech, and oak sourced from natural windfall on the nearby National Trust estate and finished with a green sedum roof, this project is a celebration of local materials, sustainability, and place-sensitive design.
A careful collaboration with the Lake District National Park Authority ensured a result that supports both nature and visitor experience 👏
#SustainableArchitecture #Architecture #ArchitecturalDesign #LakeDistrict
Jul 4
How can new design coexist with historical surroundings? 💭
Through thoughtful integration, modern design and heritage can work in harmony:
✨ Symbiosis - blending new forms with old foundations
🔍 Context is key - new additions should respect their setting
🏛 Adaptive reuse - preserving character while repurposing spaces
🛠 Structural integrity - honoring the past, building for the future
We help clients navigate this balance with expertise and care. Find out more about what we offer through the link in our bio 🔗
#Askthearchitect #Kendal #Architecture #Conservation #Architectadvice #ArchitectCareers
Jul 2
500 Years of Learning — Looking to the Future
We were delighted to support Kirkbie Kendal School during its 500th anniversary celebrations, first founded in 1525 under Henry VIII.
As conservation and education specialists, we presented five visionary proposals to support the school’s future:
Modernising learning environments
Reconfiguring existing space
Unlocking infill opportunities
Creating covered outdoor areas for Cumbria’s climate
Making better use of what they already have
At Crosby Granger, we bring thoughtful design, deep heritage expertise and practical solutions to help schools evolve—respecting their past while building for the future.
Thanks to the whole KKS community for the warm welcome and inspiring ambition.
#KirkbieKendal500 #CrosbyGrangerArchitects #EducationDesign #HeritageArchitecture #SchoolDesign #BuildingTheFuture #RIBA #conservationarchitects @kirkbiekendal
Jun 30