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  • Cottage Orné Style of Architecture
    David Merrifield1:55 pmJanuary 2nd, 2020
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    Cottage Orné Style of Architecture

    Cottage orné, translated as decorated cottage, dates back to a movement of ‘rustic’ stylised cottages of the late 18th and...

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  • Italianate Style Architecture
    Charlie Evans1:41 pmNovember 22nd, 2019
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    Italianate Style Architecture

    Learn more about the Italianate style of architecture, with examples from the period and key details that define it....

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  • First Rate Properties
    Charlie Evans8:45 amOctober 2nd, 2019
    Georgian Terrace

    First Rate Properties

    We are all familiar with the terms ‘first rate’ and ‘second rate’, but are you aware that their etymology...

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  • What is Pont Street Dutch style?
    Charlie Evans11:45 amSeptember 25th, 2019
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    What is Pont Street Dutch style?

    Have you seen it? The Pont Street Dutch style of architecture in London London architecture includes many fascinating and famous...

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  • The unusual history of Lennox gardens
    Charlie Evans12:46 pmSeptember 24th, 2019
    Lennox Gardens SW1

    The unusual history of Lennox gardens

    You don’t need to be a cricket fan to be fascinated by the unique history of Lennox Gardens in London’s...

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  • Refurbishment of Heckfield Place, Hampshire
    David Merrifield12:19 pmJuly 22nd, 2019
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    Refurbishment of Heckfield Place, Hampshire

    We are delighted to have been involved in the refurbishment of Heckfield Place, originally a beautiful family home and...

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  • Identifying Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian period architecture
    David Merrifield11:47 amJuly 22nd, 2019
    Period properties Group

    Identifying Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian period architecture

    The Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian periods of British architecture are often collectively referred to as ‘classical’, yet each represents...

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  • The Style and Characteristics of Georgian Architecture
    Liz Grassby4:35 pmJuly 22nd, 2019
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    The Style and Characteristics of Georgian Architecture

    “Doors and windows are condemned by passing fools who know not that they condemn Palladio’s Rules” Jon Gay, Epistle...

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  • Tracing the inspiration for the Atkey and Company Georgian Collection.
    David Merrifield4:34 pmJuly 22nd, 2019
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    Tracing the inspiration for the Atkey and Company Georgian Collection.

    In a recent article we described the main characteristics of Georgian architecture. This article builds on that, giving examples...

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  • Timber remains the Ideal Material for Interior Doors
    David Merrifield11:04 amJuly 22nd, 2019
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    Timber remains the Ideal Material for Interior Doors

    “The first rule of sustainability is to align with natural forces, or at least not try to defy them”...

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