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Grove Studio Architecture

Middleton St George, Darlington

One-person practice led by Christine Thornley RIBA, based in Middleton St George, Darlington, working on private houses, extensions, refurbishments and specialist housing.

About the practice

Grove Studio Architecture is run by Christine Thornley RIBA, a Chartered Architect who was previously an Associate Director at Mackellar Architecture in Newcastle upon Tyne before founding her own practice in Darlington. The site lists a range of residential projects including house refurbishments, extensions, a barn rebuild, an oak-framed extension, a coach house, a sustainable off-grid eco house, a studio office, loft conversions, and a specialist accessible housing scheme for an NHS trust. Christine Thornley states experience across rail, housing, masterplanning, care, health and community sectors gained before setting up the practice, and describes herself as fully insured and ARB registered.

Based in
Middleton St George, Darlington
Project types
New homes · Extensions · Renovations · Listed buildings
Specialisms
Accessible housing · Conservation area projects

Featured projects

Selected work.

Renovations

Barn

Sheep barn rebuild with contemporary features added to extend usability for a domestic client.

Extensions · North York Moors National Park

House Extension

Large contemporary extension to a stone cottage in a conservation area, including interior refurbishment of the existing ground floor.

Residential development

Accessible Housing

Specialist housing development for an NHS trust: a small close of accessible bungalows for residents with extra needs, including carer accommodation.

Renovations

Eco House

Sustainable off-grid home rebuilding and extending an existing structure, using sustainable services, materials and technology.

Renovations

Victorian House Refurbishment

Extensive refurbishment of a Victorian villa in a conservation area, updating building fabric and services while retaining traditional features.