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66 days in Lockdown!
The events of the last couple of months have been unfathomable, who would have guessed that we’d be held up in a Pandemic lockdown? It’s...
Glenn Thompson
May 7, 2020
Virtual Reality!
I was delighted to be asked to prepare drawings for this new housing development in Newtownards consisting of 18no. Apartments and 2no....
Glenn
Mar 14, 2020
Extension & Alterations in County Down
I was delighted to be asked by Studio IDR Architects in Belfast to assist with this scheme and I'm currently preparing construction...
Glenn
Dec 19, 2019
Contemporary Annex to a Bungalow!
Building an extension doesn't have to be boring. Architecture is art after all. By choosing Shou Sugi Ban blackened larch vertical...
Glenn
Nov 24, 2019
Bluesky - New Development in Co. Down
A lot of my work is for those of you homeowners planning to extend and improve your homes but I'm also asked to prepare drawings for...
Glenn
Oct 29, 2019
New Contemporary Apartments in Belfast
So here's my latest project, if you have one minute to spare please have a look and let me know what you think? If you like please do and...
Glenn
Oct 7, 2019
Rise to the Top!
Mr. and Mrs. Hamilton recently approached me to seek professional advice on converting their existing attic in Belfast, with a growing...
Glenn
Sep 16, 2019
Strangford Lough, Killyleagh
Delighted to have completed the scheme drawings for this new housing development in Killyleagh, County Down. The scheme comprises ten new...
Glenn
Aug 6, 2019
Utilising a Yard in Donaghadee
Why have a Yard when it's not being used and a great space to improve the rear of your home? Mr. and Mrs. Green approached me to come up...
Glenn
Jun 15, 2019
New Scheme in Cherryvalley, Belfast
I'm delighted that my new Clients appointed me to assist with extending and refurbishing their new home in Belfast. Measured survey...
Glenn
Jun 3, 2019
Latest Project in Belfast
I was delighted to be asked to prepare Architectural Drawings for an extension and alterations to this detached home near Stormont in...
Glenn
Apr 15, 2019
Measured Survey in Bangor County Down
I was pleased to be asked to carry out a measured survey and prepare existing plans / elevations of two very large period homes in...
Glenn
Mar 15, 2019
Vitamin Sea!
I'm delighted with this little scheme... drawings just completed and a Planning Application lodged. Approvals should be with us soon and...
Glenn
Dec 5, 2018
What lies beneath!?
You will find it really surprising how much this house has changed from my initial meeting do discuss the possibilities with my clients...
Glenn
Nov 2, 2018
Ballyholme Semi Gets a Makeover!
Hope you had a good week!? Thought I would share what I've been busy working on, an extension and alterations to a dwelling in the...
Glenn
Sep 2, 2018
Need more space... why not utilise your Yard!?
Utilising an existing yard is an excellent way to achieve that extra space you need. In this project I was asked by my Client in Bangor,...
Glenn
Aug 25, 2018
Extension & Attic Conversion in Belfast
I was delighted to be asked to provide design proposals for this large detached house in Belfast. Having just bought the house my...
Glenn
Jul 27, 2018
Contemporary Farmstead Living!?
Early days on the drawing board but his new contemporary farmstead home in Newtownards will be quite an exclusive place to live. I'm...
Glenn
May 5, 2018
Spot the difference an extension to your home can make!
Here's an extension just completed and I'm delighted to have helped my Clients obtain Planning Permission and Building Control Approvals...
Glenn
Apr 27, 2018
Revealed: The 10 Most expensive houses for sale in Northern Ireland!
Haven't we all thought about extending our home, making improvements or even building a new home? Firstly though there's a lot of effort...
Glenn
Apr 11, 2018
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