Giles Arthur Architects

Giles Arthur Architects Architect's practice

Photos from our early site visit for a new project, and one we’re particularly excited to get started on.We’ll be refurb...
18/08/2026

Photos from our early site visit for a new project, and one we’re particularly excited to get started on.

We’ll be refurbishing a collection of old barns and farm cottages, giving the buildings a new lease of life.

The characterful barns are surrounded by wildflowers and butterflies. It’s a really special setting, and we’re excited to get started!

More to come soon.

A look back at our oak frame extension to the Grade II listed Northumberland Arms in Felton — a sensitive addition desig...
10/08/2026

A look back at our oak frame extension to the Grade II listed Northumberland Arms in Felton — a sensitive addition designed to sit comfortably alongside this much-loved historic coaching inn.

The use of a traditional oak frame, paired with generous glazing, creates a warm and welcoming extension that complements the character of the existing building without competing with it.

Years on, it’s a project that still looks just as good — a reminder that thoughtful, context-led design can age beautifully.

Swallows Rest has recently gone on the market, which gave us a great excuse to look back at one of our favourite project...
04/08/2026

Swallows Rest has recently gone on the market, which gave us a great excuse to look back at one of our favourite projects.

Replacing a tired 1960s farm cottage, the brief was to create a contemporary home that made the most of its incredible Northumberland setting. The result is a light-filled family home that feels connected to the landscape, with natural materials, generous glazing and views that change with every season.

It's always rewarding to see a project years after completion and see how it's become a real home.

If you're thinking about designing a one-off home or replacing an existing house in Northumberland, we'd love to help.

Planning & Listed Building Consent ApprovedWe’re delighted to share that planning permission and listed building consent...
30/07/2026

Planning & Listed Building Consent Approved

We’re delighted to share that planning permission and listed building consent have been granted for the renovation and restoration of Adderstone Hall.

This exceptional Grade II* listed country house has been included on the Heritage at Risk Register, making this approval an important milestone in securing the building’s long-term future. Our proposals have been carefully developed to conserve and repair the hall’s historic fabric while introducing the sympathetic interventions needed to return it to sustainable use.

We look forward to seeing this remarkable building brought back to life.

Planning approved!We’re delighted to have been part of the design team for the successful planning approval of the conve...
24/07/2026

Planning approved!

We’re delighted to have been part of the design team for the successful planning approval of the conversion of a traditional agricultural hemmel into a contemporary two-bedroom home in the Northumberland countryside.

The design carefully preserves the character of the existing agricultural building, celebrating its original stone walls while introducing complementary timber cladding and slim-profile aluminium windows. The proposal is a sensitive blend of traditional and contemporary architecture, creating a sustainable home that sits comfortably within its rural setting.

A great collaborative effort, with planning consultancy expertly led by MICHIE GROUP LLP

Nearly there now…With the structure complete and the external envelope coming together, this extension is now entering t...
19/06/2026

Nearly there now…With the structure complete and the external envelope coming together, this extension is now entering the final stages of construction. It’s always exciting to see a project move from drawings and ideas into a finished space that will transform how our clients live in their home.

The Character of Alnmouth High StreetAlways good to look up
09/06/2026

The Character of Alnmouth High Street

Always good to look up

If walls could talk what would they say. Here’s a few photos from the site of one of our new projects in north Northumbe...
12/05/2026

If walls could talk what would they say.

Here’s a few photos from the site of one of our new projects in north Northumberland.

Layers of peeling paint, weathered stone, aged timber and rusted ironwork — every surface carrying its own story. There’s something incredibly inspiring about the texture, craftsmanship and colour found in buildings that have been allowed to age naturally.

We are working on this house on the edge of Alnmouth that we're lucky enough to be able to see from our office on this g...
30/04/2026

We are working on this house on the edge of Alnmouth that we're lucky enough to be able to see from our office on this glorious day!

Sometimes the best design moves are the ones you don’t notice at first.Planners weren’t receptive to the idea of a tradi...
30/04/2026

Sometimes the best design moves are the ones you don’t notice at first.

Planners weren’t receptive to the idea of a traditional dormer here, so we took a different approach—creating a hidden inset balcony tucked within the roof. From the street, it’s barely visible, keeping the original character of the house intact.

Step inside though, and it opens up to incredible views over Alnmouth beach. A quiet intervention that gives the client something really special, without shouting about it.

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Alnwick
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