Planning Approval has been received by Crosby Granger Architects for an exciting new Yacht Club on Ullswater.
The club house will feature two traditional pitched roofs facing towards the Ullswater and the fells to the west.
A large overhanging roof provides cover over a terrace while they step down from the western end to the rear of the building. In doing so we aim to reduce the proposals overall impact of the building when seen from the eastern viewpoints above the existing yacht club site.
The materials would be a mixture of corrugated cladding and timber board with large format glazed screens to the western end. Black corrugated sheet roofing helps the clubhouse strike a balance between a contemporary, durable and functional design that meets the long term demands of the club and its members, while remaining sympathetic to the site’s wider context.
The proposed club house and related structures will be more prominent than the existing club house as a result of the need to re-site the core building to higher ground outside of the higher flood risk area.
They will however still appear within an area that already has a busy and developed character shoreline. The resulting building would be of a significantly higher standard of design and appearance than the existing building.
While it would be likely to be more visible, the effect of this change of the landscape would be mitigated by the club house being set further back from the shore, its relatively narrow frontage, by the use of dark materials and the over sailing roof would help to minimise visual impact when viewed from the west side of the lake.
Revitalising a Sunderland landmark 🙌
Hutchinsons Buildings, known locally as Mackie’s Corner, is a Grade II listed Victorian building at the heart of Sunderland’s historic high streets. Built in the 1850s and shaped by fire, rebuild and change, it remains a defining feature of the city’s commercial quarter.
Now part of Sunderland’s Historic High Streets Heritage Action Zone, the building was carefully repaired and safeguarded for future use through a heritage-led regeneration programme with Sunderland City Council and Historic England.
Our work focused on sensitive repair, retention of historic fabric and targeted interventions, from stonework and roof repairs to reinstated shopfronts and improved drainage, ensuring this landmark can once again play an active role in the city ✨
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Jan 5
Along with Dominic Roberts, we lead a team of consultants to restore historic buildings in Burton-in-Kendal 🙌
The Partnership objectives were:
🔸 Restore and repurpose heritage buildings, boosting investment confidence and protecting the area’s environmental quality.
🔸 Enhance the public realm, improving floorscapes and visual character in The Square, the community’s central gathering space.
🔸 Promote heritage skills and community understanding, highlighting the benefits of building conservation, craftsmanship, and contextual design.
Working alongside Historic England, the team also developed a national housing exemplar, demonstrating how sensitive housing growth can regenerate rural villages and market towns while monitoring economic, environmental, and social impacts.
Through the Public Realm Improvement Plan, the project set a clear vision for The Square, combined stakeholder input into a cohesive scheme, incorporated community involvement via heritage training, and delivered works that truly reflect the local identity 👏
A great example of how design, heritage, and community can come together to sustain and enhance our built environment.
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Dec 28
We`re proud to act as Inspecting Architects for St. Helen’s Church, a Grade I listed gem recently added to Historic England’s Heritage at Risk Register ⛪
Over two phases (2017–2019), we tackled critical masonry decay caused by inappropriate cement mortars and water. Works included:
👉 Re-roofing the chancel
👉 Stone repairs
👉 Mortar indents
👉 Friable stone stabilisation
👉 Traditional limewashing
With support from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, the project also provided craft skills training, archaeological investigation and a new guidebook to celebrate and safeguard this historic site.
Swipe to see the before and after 👏
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Dec 22
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.
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.
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.
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.
