Yesterday, we were delighted to welcome Year 12 Product Design students to Crosby Granger Architects HQ for an inspiring insight into the world of architecture….
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At Crosby Granger Architects, we pride ourselves on delivering thoughtful, sustainable, and technically rigorous solutions for historic buildings. Appointed by The Woodland Trust, we were privileged to lead the sensitive repair and adaptive reuse of three traditional barns in the remote and beautiful Snaizeholme valley, Yorkshire Dales National Park.
This project was more than a conservation challenge—it was a mission to breathe new life into a historic rural landscape while preserving its authentic character. The barns, integral to the valley’s agricultural heritage, were deteriorating yet held enormous cultural and architectural value. We were tasked with transforming these buildings into practical spaces supporting conservation efforts by the Woodland Trust staff and volunteers.
Working closely with The Woodland Trust, we provided a comprehensive suite of services through all stages of the RIBA Plan of work.
Our approach embodied our core principles: technical leadership, understated excellence, unwavering commitment, rich experience, specialist expertise, and hands-on dedication. We carefully balanced retaining original materials with necessary repairs, specifying traditional techniques—lime mortar, local sandstone slate, cast iron rainwater goods—while introducing subtle upgrades to meet functional needs, including welfare facilities, drainage, and communications.
Undertaking construction in Snaizeholme brought its own challenges. The valley is renowned for its extreme weather, from heavy rain to biting winds and deep snow. We have the deepest respect for the contractors and craftspeople who worked tirelessly through these harsh conditions to deliver the project to the highest standards. Their resilience and skill were vital in preserving these buildings for future generations.
This project exemplifies our expertise in bringing together conservation sensitivity with practical reuse. We believe historic buildings can remain vital, working assets, woven into the ongoing story of the landscapes they inhabit. The Snaizeholme barns now stand ready to serve the Woodland Trust’s important environmental work while safeguarding the architectural integrity and heritage significance of the valley.
At Crosby Granger Architects, we deliver more than conservation—we create enduring legacies that balance tradition, sustainability, and function. Whether working with rural farmsteads, listed buildings, or landscape-scale conservation projects, we bring meticulous attention, technical skill, and a deep respect for history to every commission. If you are looking to unlock the potential of your historic property, we would be delighted to help shape its future.
Pleasington Priory is a stunning example of early 19th-century Gothic Revival architecture - full of history and character.
But after 200-plus years of Lancashire weather, time and rain have taken their toll. Water is getting in through worn-out stonework and joints, especially around the iconic west façade and rose window.
We are doing a series of repairs and improvements to the building - resolving damp, leaks, surface water management and making improvements generally to aid its ability to manage the changing weather patterns and long term durability.
These repairs are vital to the long-term future of the building, in order to enhance and conserve the church and ensure it remains a viable place of worship and a heritage asset of national importance.
📍 Victoria Road, Pleasington, Blackburn
Have a restoration or heritage building project of your own? Get in touch with us through the link in our bio.
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May 13
Since opening over 10 years ago, our mission has stayed the same... to design architecture that makes a meaningful, lasting impact - on people, places, and the environment.
🏛️ Award-winning conservation & design
🌿 Sensitive, sustainable, and rooted in context
🛠️ From castles to contemporary homes, every project matters
We continue to shape architecture that’s as thoughtful as it is timeless.
May 11
At Crosby Granger Architects, everything we do is led by our ethos of excellence in everything. Our six guiding principles keep us grounded in this approach.
👉 Technical leadership in traditional materials & techniques
👉 Understated excellence with a deep respect for history & environment
👉 Unwavering commitment to sustainable and sensitive architecture
👉 Rich experience from medieval castles to modern homes
👉 Expertise in blending contemporary design with heritage conservation
👉 Hands on dedication to every detail
We`re going to be sharing more of our recent projects and our live sites, keep your eyes peeled...
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May 9
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