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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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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...
GT Building Design
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...
GT Building Design
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...
GT Building Design
Mar 19, 2022
A Little Extension in Newtownards!
I'm more than happy to take on board smaller jobs, no job too small, and a simple extension like this will provide my client's with the...
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Mar 13, 2022
Kitchen and Utility Room Extension!
My Clients approached me and asked if I would help them alter their home to provide a downstairs WC, increase the size of their Kitchen...
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Feb 17, 2022
Let's Knock Down Walls!
Even the smallest of project like this one gives me as much pleasure as large housing developments, especially when my client is...
GT Building Design
Feb 7, 2022
Gilnahirk Home Gets a Makeover!
I'm very pleased with my latest scheme and so are my client's which is more important. Hope you like the changes!? My client's brief /...
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Feb 7, 2022
Transformation in Belfast!
I'm very proud of this one, an extension and alterations to a beautiful detached home in Belfast. It was beautiful before but will be...
GT Building Design
Nov 30, 2021
Clapham Common, London!
Another scheme completed today but this one's in London, couldn't say I have gone international yet but it's nice to be asked to help...
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Nov 4, 2021
Replacing an old Conservatory in Belfast!
I could never say that I'm a fan of plastic Conservatories. Cold in Winter and hot in Summer is what many of my Client's have told me....
GT Building Design
Oct 31, 2021
Project of the Week!
I wanted to share my latest project, this one is in Holywood, County Down. My Client asked me to help him by removing his old two storey...
GT Building Design
Oct 29, 2021
Let's Double the Size of the Ground Floor!
I'm pleased with this new scheme in Lisburn and what a difference the changes will make to this dwelling! Extension and alterations to...
GT Building Design
Oct 9, 2021
Let's Go Open Plan!
Pleased with this new scheme in Finaghy, Belfast. The Client has such a lovely back garden but the current layout of the house isn't...
GT Building Design
Oct 6, 2021
Another Google 5 Star Review..... I'm Delighted!
"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
May 15, 2021
Let's have a Master Bedroom & Ensuite!
Latest scheme: Alterations and extension to a bungalow in County Down. My Clients wanted a Master Bedroom with an En-suite, altering and...
GT Building Design
Apr 27, 2021
Another Google 5 Star Review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
This project involved converting an existing attached Garage into a Bedroom with Ensuite and providing access from the existing hall....
GT Building Design
Apr 11, 2021
Busy Bee!
Hello from me! Apologies, it's been a while from I blogged as I've been very busy drawing. At this moment I need to focus on current...
GT Building Design
Mar 8, 2021
Think Space - Think Open Plan!
My scheme of the week, an extension to a semi situated next to to the Castlereagh Road in Belfast. I was asked by my Clients to help them...
GT Building Design
Nov 7, 2020
2 New Dwellings in Castlereagh
My project of the week. 2no. new homes located in the Castlereagh Hills, they sure are going to be beautiful homes and offer the peace...
GT Building Design
Oct 10, 2020
A Drawing the Size of a Small Bedroom!?
Good morning and happy Thursday everyone :) I'm busy drawing this morning, almost 800 new houses for a large housing development in...
GT Building Design
Sep 24, 2020
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