Lead consultant on the Arbuthnot Hall, Shamley Green February 20, 2024

We are extremely pleased to have been chosen as the lead consultant on the redesign of the Arbuthnot Hall. This Arts & Crafts village hall, which overlooks the village green in one of Surrey’s prettiest villages, was built in 1904.  Designed by architect Charles Harrison Townsend, and named after its benefactor Lady Elinor Arbuthnot and…

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Supporting Constructionfest January 2, 2024

Last month, Mark and Jon supported and attended Constructionfest, an event run by the education charity partner SATRO. Only in its second year, this event brings together students on SATRO’s construction courses with a number of local construction firms. The young people move from table to table to learn about the wide variety of different…

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Work Experience at Lytle Associates Architects August 17, 2023

We really enjoyed having four work experience students with us last month who are all considering architecture as a career.  Ella, Gabriella, Vinnie and Robert came from four different local schools – Godalming College, St Peters School, Howard of Effingham School and Fullbrook School. They all brought a fresh perspective to our mock brief to…

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Supporting Guildford Arts summer exhibition July 25, 2023

As one of the patrons of Guildford Arts, a few of us were kindly given a private tour of their summer exhibition in the Yvonne Arnaud’s Mill Studio last week. It was great to view such a wide variety of pieces by talented local artists, and we are proud to support this valuable organisation that…

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Happy Birthday Guildford Lido June 26, 2023

On Wednesday 21st June the Guildford Lido celebrated its 90th Birthday! As part of the celebrations Guildford’s Mayor, Masuk Miah cut the cake & met with the current staff & Scott Jagdeo from Guildford Borough Council. Jonathan Tan & Mark Chambers from Lytle Associates were on hand to walk the mayor through the soon to…

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Construction update at Guildford Lido May 25, 2023

Construction update for the replacement of the changing facilities and a new small café at Guildford Lido. Our proposed scheme is driven by two key goals: to provide a modern new building that respects the historic character of the old Lido, and to create a more accessible and welcoming environment. The heart of the new…

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House of Fraser, Guildford – Model January 13, 2023

On major developments, producing physical models of our designs placed within their context can be key way to convey our ideas to the wider community. This physical model shows the refurbishment and extension of the House of Fraser in Guildford from the 2000s. The store is Grade II listed and occupies a central position in…

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Planning Permission for the Christmas Bakery redevelopment October 24, 2022

We are delighted to have achieved planning permission for a phased redevelopment of Christmas Bakery in Worplesdon. The Bakery is an independent, family run business which has been serving the local community for over 100 years. The scheme delivers an enlarged and enhanced shop, new tea room with conservatory and outdoor terrace, a new commercial…

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Our 35th Anniversary: The Late 2010s July 29, 2022

Our favourite and most notable projects from the ‘Tens’ continues featuring the Conversion and full refurbishment of our own Grade II Listed Office in central Guildford. We also delivered an extension and refurbishment to Farnham Memorial Hall. The existing 1920’s building received a contemporary new wing, incorporating day care and shared community facilities. Finally, we…

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Memorial Hall May 11, 2022

Lytle Associates Architects worked closely with Waverley Borough Council and the Brightwells Gostrey Centre to deliver an extension and refurbishment to Farnham Memorial Hall. The existing 1920’s building received a contemporary new wing, incorporating day care and shared community facilities: – Kitchen facilities for ‘meals on wheels’ and on-site cafeteria – Hair Salon – Health…

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Design Process for Guildford Lido April 1, 2022

Check out our design process for the recently approved Guildford Lido. Opening in 1932 and regarded as a popular venue to Guildford residents and its many visitors, the heart of the new Lido will be two sweeping timber canopies interspersed with a series of pitched tile clad cupolas. These raised sections of roof are designed…

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Planning Permission for Guildford Lido March 30, 2022

We are delighted to have recently secured planning consent for the replacement of the changing facilities and a new small café at Guildford Lido, working for Guildford Borough Council in consultation with Freedom Leisure and Friends of Guildford Lido. Guildford Lido is a popular local venue that was originally opened in 1932. The facilities include…

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