Conservation Joinery for Listed Buildings The renovation of listed buildings comes under the direction of the local planning authority. Their decisions regarding updating original features centre on the need to maintain the original character and appearance of these historic buildings. This often leads to a requirement for like-for-like replacement of the windows and doors. While read more
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Redevelopment of Riber Castle – Phase 1
September 30, 2011 – 10:59 am
A Troubled Past Riber Castle is a 19th century Grade II listed country house overlooking Matlock, Derbyshire. It was built by local mill-owner John Smedley in 1862 as his private home. After the death of Smedley’s wife, the castle became a boys’ school until the 1930s. With the coming of WWII the Ministry of Defence read more
Regenerating a Listed Shop-Front in two Weeks
July 13, 2011 – 9:28 am
Giorgio Reggiani – Sadlergate, Derby In 2011, Derby County Council made available funds for regeneration of traditional shop-fronts in Derby city centre. The owner of Giorgio Reggiani, a local retail shop with a focus on high quality men’s clothing, took the opportunity to revamp his premises. Gowercroft Ltd. were contacted by the architect chosen for read more