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Thoughtful, compliant and cost‑aware design for homeowners across Northern Ireland.
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Insights, updates and practical advice for homeowners
Welcome to my Blog
I write for homeowners who want clarity and confidence when improving their homes — from Planning permission and Building Control approval to home extensions, loft conversions, garage conversions and internal alterations. Every post is based on real projects across North Down, Belfast and nearby towns, designed to help you make informed, practical decisions.
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Business Excellence Awards 2023!
🥳 I think I should pop some fizz, I'm delighted to receive this award! 🥳 Best Residential Extensions & Conversions Architecture Company...
GT Building Design
Feb 1, 2023
Merry Christmas! 🎅🎁🥳
Here's a little Christmas card I made for you to say a huge THANK YOU! I really have appreciated all your support throughout this year,...
GT Building Design
Dec 22, 2022
Counting Down to Christmas? 🎅
Thought I would add a little Christmas cheer to brighten up these cold days of December as we approach the 25th! 🎅🥳🎁 Hope you like!...
GT Building Design
Dec 9, 2022
One lucky Winner! 🎉🎁🎅
There can only be one lucky winner, and it's congratulations to Sarah for winning my recent M&S Advent Calendar competition. Also, a huge...
GT Building Design
Nov 27, 2022
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...
GT Building Design
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...
GT Building Design
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...
GT Building Design
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...
GT Building Design
Nov 6, 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...
GT Building Design
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...
GT Building Design
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...
GT Building Design
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...
GT Building Design
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...
GT Building Design
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...
GT Building Design
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...
GT Building Design
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...
GT Building Design
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...
GT Building Design
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...
GT Building Design
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...
GT Building Design
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...
GT Building Design
May 28, 2022
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