Our work is spread across many building types and uses. We often work with listed buildings, which can be private homes, schools, and in this case a care home.

We’re currently working with a Derbyshire care home provider to develop plans for a new wing to this existing Grade II Listed building. The building is a very nice example of a late 19th-century Derbyshire private country home in a parkland setting.

Working with Listed structures brings challenges in terms of developing a design for modern use while being appropriate to the setting. This development ensures the long-term viability of the site, secures the ongoing use of the building as a care home, and as a consequence the maintenance of the historic structure. Providing additional bedrooms will make the site more sustainable and bring much-needed revenue which will, in turn, be invested back into the building and site.

More updates to follow.
(Image: M Craven)