by David Merrifield | 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 David Merrifield | 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 David Merrifield | 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 David Merrifield | 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 David Merrifield | 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 David Merrifield | 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 Liz Grassby | 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...
by David Merrifield | Jan 28, 2019 | Articles
In a recent article we described the main characteristics of Georgian architecture. This article builds on that, giving examples of Georgian houses and Georgian buildings from which we have sourced authentic details of architectural joinery that have provided the...
by David Merrifield | Oct 14, 2018 | Articles
“The first rule of sustainability is to align with natural forces, or at least not try to defy them” Paul Hawken There is an expression “you can’t make a good silk from a goat’s fleece” and the same principle applies when selecting the correct material for...
by David Merrifield | Aug 24, 2018 | Articles
In this article we explore some of the characteristics of Victorian architectural design and show how these are represented in our collection of Victorian architectural joinery. The reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) cannot be defined by a single architectural style....
