by Michael Costello | Feb 19, 2020 | Articles
Thomas Cubitt (1788–1855), born Buxton, Norfolk, was the leading master builder in London in the second quarter of the 19th century, and also carried out several projects in other parts of England. The son of a Norfolk carpenter, he journeyed to India as ship’s...
by Michael Costello | Feb 4, 2020 | Articles
George Basevi was an architect and surveyor active in the early- to mid-19th century. He was a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects and a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and the Royal Society. A pupil of Sir John Soane, his designs included...
by Michael Costello | Jan 2, 2020 | Articles
Cottage orné, translated as decorated cottage, dates back to a movement of ‘rustic’ stylised cottages of the late 18th and early 19th century To be considered an authentic cottage orné, the cottage must conform to a certain set of stylistic...
by Michael Costello | Nov 22, 2019 | Articles
The Italianate style of architecture was a distinct 19th-century phase in the history of Classical architecture. Popularised by Queen Victoria’s Osborne House, this style was developed in the early 19th century in England as an outgrowth of...
by Michael Costello | Sep 30, 2019 | Articles
‘First Rate’ is a term that property experts should use more – it’s a term they invented We are all familiar with the terms ‘first rate’ and ‘second rate’, but are you aware that their etymology actually rests in the historical rating of Georgian architecture? Through...
by Michael Costello | Sep 27, 2019 | Articles
Have you seen it? The Pont Street Dutch style of architecture in London London architecture includes many fascinating and famous buildings, but it’s also home to some lesser-known architectural gems. We are very fortunate at Atkey that through the...
by Michael Costello | Sep 24, 2019 | Articles
You don’t need to be a cricket fan to be fascinated by the unique history of Lennox Gardens in London’s Knightsbridge. Lennox Gardens is one of the most exclusive garden squares in Knightsbridge, with houses on the square valued at up to £40 million. Built...
by Michael Costello | Jul 22, 2019 | Articles
We are delighted to have been involved in the refurbishment of Heckfield Place, originally a beautiful family home and now operating as an exclusive hotel in the heart of the countryside in Hampshire, England. Atkey and Company worked alongside architects Spratley...
by Michael Costello | May 16, 2019 | Articles
The Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian periods of British architecture are often collectively referred to as ‘classical’, yet each represents a different period in architecture and a different period in society, with different inspirations and characteristics. Georgian...
by Michael Costello | Feb 28, 2019 | Articles
“Doors and windows are condemned by passing fools who know not that they condemn Palladio’s Rules” Jon Gay, Epistle to Paul Methuen, 1720 from Steven Parissien, “Interiors”2009 In this article we describe the main characteristics of Georgian architecture, a period...
