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  They were once the preserve of the older generation, dubbed the granny flat, to provide much needed accommodation for a dependent relative.       But the annex is making a welcome return to the home landscape as people look for new ways to adapt their properties to meet ever-changing needs. We have seenContinue reading “The rise and rise of the granny annex”

We love living and working in and around Shrewsbury and we’re proud to support our local football team through its official charity partner Shrewsbury Town in the Community. We just signed up as a Friend of Shrewsbury Town in the Community, which relies on donations to fund many of the projects and programmes that areContinue reading “Friends of Shrewsbury Town in the Community”

Our scheme to breathe new life into a Grade II listed textile mill has been recognised as one of Shropshires best architecture, urban design and building conservation projects. Fort Pendlestone in Bridgnorth picked up the accolade for ˜restoration or repair of a listed building at the Shropshire Council Design and Conservation Awards, held on JanuaryContinue reading “Base Scheme Scoops Design Award”

Our double celebration to mark the opening of our new Cheshire office and the festive season was held at the Opera Grill in Chester. Guests sampled tasty canapés and chatted to our team, who are based at our new office in Christleton Road. The new office will support the increasing demand for our services acrossContinue reading “Chester Launch Party”

We are delighted to have been involved in creating the exciting masterplan for The Stew, a building close to our offices in Shrewsbury. Gallery Design and Developments has submitted proposals to breathe new life into The Stew in Frankwell with a ground floor spa, coffee shop, office space and garages, with seven residential apartments onContinue reading “The Stew, Frankwell Quay”

We’ve opened a new office in Chester to support our growing client portfolio across Cheshire, Wales, and the North West. The new Base Architecture & Design office is based in Christleton Road and will be led by Director Harry Reece and Senior Associate Bryn Jones. We have also welcomed RIBA qualified architect Abigail Owen toContinue reading “Hello Chester!”

Its one of Channel 4s hit property shows that attracts millions of people keen to watch the warts and all journey of the self-builder as they battle to create their dream home under the watchful eye of design guru Kevin McCloud. Grand Designs is so loved by the British public it has even spawned aContinue reading “Grand Designs”

You have the perfect plot of land in open countryside and a great idea for a Grand Designs new build. In fact, you can almost see Kevin McCloud praising your stylish home and creativity to the millions watching on Channel 4. All you need now is planning permission. And there’s the flaw in your dreamContinue reading “‘Paragraph 55’ Projects”