March 28, 2024

Just a reminder to put the next 2024 GPH networking event firmly in your diaries.  Open to local property and construction industry professionals, these networking events are proving to be incredibly popular and successful so do come along and join us!

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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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Permission achieved for Guildford County School January 16, 2024

We are delighted to have achieved planning permission for the exciting next phases of development at Guildford County School (GCS). The projects include a loft conversion and courtyard infill for learning support, expanded and enhanced sixth form facilities and a new bespoke music block. Our successful relationship with GCS began almost 15 years ago with…

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Farnborough Homebuilding & Renovating Show January 12, 2024

If you’re visiting the Homebuilding & Renovating Show in Farnborough this weekend, do come and see us at our Lytle Associates Architects stand. Members of our talented team can introduce you to our Guildford-based architectural studio and chat about some of the unique residential projects we get involved in.

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Planning permission achieved for two new Surrey homes January 9, 2024

We are delighted to have achieved planning permission for two new dwellings in the heart of the Surrey village of East Horsley. This is a particularly significant milestone, as prior to our involvement there had been a number of unsuccessful attempts to secure planning permission over a period of 10 years. The new homes are…

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Collaboration at its best! November 14, 2023

It was great to feel the buzz in the office this morning and see collaboration at its best with our talented team at Lytle Associates Architects pulling together on a number of projects.

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Welcome to Jamie Sicely November 2, 2023

We are delighted to welcome Jamie to Lytle Associates as a Part 1 Architectural Student. After completing his Part I degree in architecture at Oxford Brookes University, Jamie is with us for his first year of practical experience. He has already made great progress, gaining experience on a range of projects and developing his AutoCAD…

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AT Awards 2023 October 25, 2023

Mark and Ollie from our office had a great time attending the CIAT Architectural Technology Awards last week. As finalists in the Award in Architectural Technology for our New Build Contemporary House, we were proud to have our work recognised by CIAT as delivering excellence in architectural technology through this innovative and sustainable project.

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An inspiring lecture on the challenges of urban housing design October 17, 2023

A number of us really enjoyed the recent Guildford Society lecture at the University of Surrey on ‘Addressing the challenges of Urban Housing Design’. Given by innovative, renowned architects Simon Hudspith and Peter Barber, both lectures were interesting and thought-provoking. With a planned visit to London in the spring to visit a couple of Peter…

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Guildford Public House September 7, 2023

Join us for the Guildford Public House ‘Autumn Get Together’ at The Fallen Angel at the Angel Hotel, Guildford High Street on Thursday 21 September, from 6-9pm.  These informal events, which are FREE and open to anyone in the industry, are held throughout the year at different venues in central Guildford. Come along and catch…

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Finalists August 31, 2023

Following on from winning a South East Constructing Excellence award earlier this year, we’re delighted to share that we are now a finalist in the National Constructing Excellence Awards as well as in the Architectural Technology Awards with our ‘private contemporary home’ in Guildford.

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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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Mollie Achieves Passivhaus Designer Certification August 8, 2023

We are delighted to announce that Mollie in our office has achieved the status of certified Passivhaus designer, allowing us to ensure that we meet this quality assured standard for our clients, strengthening the Passivhaus design knowledge at the practice.   Mollie is currently undertaking her Master of Architecture course at the University of Portsmouth…

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Guildford Public House August 2, 2023

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the Three Pigeons for another very successful Guildford Public House networking event. It was great to see some new faces as well as catch up with those of you who’ve been before. There seems to be genuine enthusiasm for these informal gatherings of local construction professionals. We…

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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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Sir Mo Farah opens the Salesian School sports hall July 13, 2023

Sir Mo Farah CBE recently opened the newly completed Salesian Sports Hall in Chertsey. Our Director, Richard Wilkinson, attended this alongside staff, students and parents, as well as the journalist, newsreader and broadcaster Victoria Derbyshire. This wonderful new facility, which includes a first floor hospitality space with viewing terrace, will create a sports hub for…

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Guildford Public House July 7, 2023

Join us for the Guildford Public House ‘Summer Get Together’ at The Three Pigeons Pub, Guildford High Street on Thursday 20th July, from 6-9pm.  These informal events, which are FREE and open to anyone in the industry, are held throughout the year at different pubs in central Guildford. Come down and catch up with like-minded…

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Planning Permission for Young Epilepsy July 5, 2023

We are delighted to announce planning approval has been granted for a range of masterplan developments at Young Epilepsy in Lingfield.  The is the culmination of four years of working closely with the client to understand how the estate works, complete stakeholder consultation, capacity audits and accommodation analysis to inform a long-term campus masterplan. Our…

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Residential Project Of The Year June 30, 2023

🏆 RESIDENTIAL PROJECT OF THE YEAR 🏆   We are absolutely thrilled that our Private Contemporary House in Guildford won the ‘Residential Project of the Year’ at the Constructing Excellence SECBE Awards 2023. The project replaces the existing 1960s house with a new dwelling to modern living standards, using sustainable and energy-efficient materials The house…

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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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Project Completion in Walton-on-the-Hill June 22, 2023

Lytle Associates Architects were appointed by Elivia to provide a design solution for a new residential development of 14 new dwellings in Walton-on-the-Hill consisting of 4 individually designed houses and a large apartment block.   The site lies within a Residential Area of Special Character (RASC) which required a sensitive, context-driven approach. A hierarchy was…

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Planning Permission for 50 new build homes in East Grinstead June 19, 2023

Lytle Associates Architects have recently secured planning permission for a contemporary residential development of 50 dwellings in East Grinstead. The houses are conceived as traditional brick clad forms, that are staggered with linking elements at first floor that simultaneously create covered parking and private raised terraces.   With thanks to: Ashgrove Homes Robinson Escott Planning…

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Planning Permission for 10 New Homes in Effingham June 8, 2023

We are thrilled to have been granted planning permission under delegated powers for 10 new build residential dwellings on a vacant parcel of land adjacent to Church Street, Effingham.   Lytle Associates were approached with a challenging task – to secure planning permission following the refusal of a previous planning application which was also dismissed…

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Guildford Public House returns! May 30, 2023

Thank you to everyone who came out for the Guildford Public House last week. The event came back with a bang at the Britannia with over 50 people attending. We look forward to seeing you all again at the next event, details coming soon.

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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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