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. 
 
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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 👏

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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 🔗

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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 🔗

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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.

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