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Rise to the Top, Convert your Attic!
Do you have a dusty old attic / loft, then consider converting it into habitable rooms? Here's one of my projects, an attic conversion in...
Glenn Thompson
Nov 25, 2022
Planning & Building Control Approvals Granted! 🎉
Really pleased to say that Planning and Building Control Approvals have been granted for this extension along Godfrey Avenue in...
Glenn Thompson
Nov 21, 2022
Competiton Time! 🎉🎉🎉
To say thank you to all of you that has visited my page and new visitors I have organised my very first ever competition. To enter simply...
Glenn Thompson
Nov 16, 2022
Let's extend using Zinc!
Check out the before and after photo to see the differences. I certainly think this home now has real kerb appeal? The extension involved...
Glenn Thompson
Nov 6, 2022
First Stage of any Building Project. A Measured Survey, why and how?
WHY? A measured survey is required to produce the existing drawings and it's important that these drawings are accurate. When statutory...
Glenn Thompson
Oct 29, 2022
Let's Convert Two Rooms Into one!
The notion of knocking down a wall between two rooms to create one larger room can make all the difference to a home . It offers greater...
Glenn Thompson
Oct 18, 2022
Good Detailing is Essential!
Any project large or small needs to be well detailed. When submitting a Planning Application, seeking permission to build the Planning...
Glenn Thompson
Oct 18, 2022
If Dogs Designed Homes!?
Many of you share your homes with a dog or two, but what if we allowed them to design the interior??? Dogs don't automatically slot into...
Glenn Thompson
Oct 13, 2022
Check out my new Website!
I have been working hard on my new website. I wanted to redesign the layout as it's been a few years from I initially added the original...
Glenn Thompson
Oct 3, 2022
Throw back to 2002 and a Railway Cottage!
Having over 35 years experience in Architecture, each and every project that I've worked on I'm very proud off and this one is no...
Glenn Thompson
Sep 11, 2022
A Bungalow Transformation!
I'm always proud to be asked to prepare drawings by a client or an Architect. Some of my work is for private clients but often I'm asked...
Glenn Thompson
Aug 22, 2022
Spot the Difference in Finaghy!
An extension and alterations to any home will make all the difference! Take a look for yourself at this little project of mine and see...
Glenn Thompson
Aug 17, 2022
5 Star Review on Google! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
"Glenn has been a pleasure to work with. He has been a great support to us as we navigated initial ideas and concepts for a single storey...
Glenn Thompson
Aug 14, 2022
A Little Extension & Alterations....
My brief for this extension and alterations to a semi-detached home in Belfast was as follows: Kitchen / dining to be open plan Living...
Glenn Thompson
Jul 8, 2022
Converting a Detached Garage into a Family Studio!
Need more space for family / friends to stay over, extra accommodation? Well here's my project of the week in Newtownards. These changes...
Glenn Thompson
Jun 18, 2022
The New GOH "absolutely marvellous"
In 2021 I was appointed to prepare detailed drawings for the refurbishment of the Grand Opera House, it was closed as work being carried...
Glenn Thompson
Jun 6, 2022
Spiral Wine Cellar Anyone!? 🎉
Well it's going to happen for these lucky people and I've just began detailing the drawings for Building Control Approval. I'm especially...
Glenn Thompson
May 28, 2022
The Story of a New Ensuite.....
I was asked if I could incorporate a new Ensuite into an existing roofspace that was was not being fully utilised. The space had limited...
Glenn Thompson
Apr 30, 2022
Sunny Blue Sky Road Trip!
Such a wonderful sunny day today so I thought I would escape from my desk and go visit a few of my projects around Belfast & Holywood...
Glenn Thompson
Apr 20, 2022
Spot the Difference By The Sea?
One of my latest projects, this one a holiday home / bungalow in County Down with magnificent sea views.... simply beautiful with a...
Glenn Thompson
Mar 19, 2022
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