Role: Project Architect

The Sheepfold facility is a striking standalone building situated in The Upper Booth Campsite designed by Crosby Granger for The National Trust in the heart of the Edale Valley in the Peak District National Park. The commission was to provide a unique design that contributed to the environment and replaced the existing toilets and wash up facilities, squeezed in to a small outbuilding close to the farmhouse.

 

An extremely sensitive and high-profile site, Crosby Granger with the support of The National Trust and their tenant farmer have created something that responds appropriately to the physical and cultural nature of this fabulous part of the country that is still true to its own function, is unique and honest to its time. The National Trust also wanted to combine this design ethos with an exploration of sustainable materials and renewable power as an extension of their wider vision for their properties throughout the country.

We proposed a building that was placed within a circular enclosure that echoed the arrangements built within the fields to hold stock.

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Footprint

Footprint

Designed for the National Trust, our contemporary education shelter at Windermere blends sustainable materials with the woodland landscape. This thoughtfully crafted structure serves as a learning space, encouraging environmental awareness. The project exemplifies our commitment to designing with nature and creating architecture that complements its surroundings.

Tarnhows

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At Tarn Hows, a picturesque site within the Lake District National Park, Crosby Granger Architects is involved in conservation initiatives aimed at preserving the area's natural beauty and historical significance. Our projects focus on maintaining traditional pathways, restoring historic stone structures, and implementing sustainable practices to protect this cherished landscape for future generations.

Sheepfold

Sheepfold

Designed for the National Trust, the Sheepfold facility at Upper Booth Campsite enhances visitor amenities while respecting the Peak District landscape. Traditional forms and natural materials create a structure that blends into its surroundings while serving a functional purpose. By using sustainable building methods, we reinforce the importance of sensitive, low-impact architectural interventions in rural settings.

Water End

Water End

Crosby Granger Architects designed a contemporary new-build home at Water End, seamlessly integrating modern architecture within a sensitive rural setting. Using high-quality materials and a carefully considered design, the house responds to its natural surroundings while maintaining a strong architectural presence. This project showcases our expertise in delivering bold, contemporary designs within historically and environmentally significant contexts.

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Let`s talk Whole Estate Plans. National Park Authorities are increasingly encouraging estates to adopt Whole Estate Plans - a holistic, long-term strategy that treats land, heritage, community and the environment as one interconnected system.

For landowners, taking this proactive, long-term approach brings significant advantages:
👉Clear direction for the estate’s future.
👉Smoother planning consent for projects aligned with the estate’s agreed vision.
👉Opportunities to revive heritage assets and bring underused buildings back into purpose.
👉A balanced framework that supports economic resilience, community benefit and environmental enhancement.

WEPs are helping estates move beyond piecemeal decisions and plan confidently for the decades ahead. We`ll be sharing more about WEPs over the coming weeks so make sure to stay tuned or head to our website for more info.

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Let's talk Whole Estate Plans. National Park Authorities are increasingly encouraging estates to adopt Whole Estate Plans - a holistic, long-term strategy that treats land, heritage, community and the environment as one interconnected system. For landowners, taking this proactive, long-term approach brings significant advantages: 👉Clear direction for the estate’s future. 👉Smoother planning consent for projects aligned with the estate’s agreed vision. 👉Opportunities to revive heritage assets and bring underused buildings back into purpose. 👉A balanced framework that supports economic resilience, community benefit and environmental enhancement. WEPs are helping estates move beyond piecemeal decisions and plan confidently for the decades ahead. We'll be sharing more about WEPs over the coming weeks so make sure to stay tuned or head to our website for more info. #EstateManagement #LandManagement #WholeEstatePlan #RuralPlanning
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