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...
