Blair Gratton Architects Limited

ABOUT US & OUR HERITAGE AS ARCHITECTS IN DERBY AND DERBYSHIRE

We are an RIBA Chartered Architect Practice operating from the centre of Derby’s Cathedral Quarter, and our Director Simon Gratton is an RIBA Conservation accredited Architect.

We serve Derby city and its suburbs, together with the whole of Derbyshire. We extend into the surrounding counties of Nottinghamshire, Staffordshire and Leicestershire.

Through our 70 year lineage dating back to 1952 when the practice was established in Derby as William Blair & Partners, we have acquired a wide-ranging portfolio of project experience. From domestic and heritage, to ecclesiastical, education, commercial, healthcare and community architecture.

With an established team of experienced individuals, we are fully qualified to take you through all stages of your project. What makes us special? An RIBA qualified Architect is your point of call. From your free initial consultation at our offices on The Strand, to the fully-built completion of your project.

Whether it is a contemporary extension to your home, alterations to a community centre, adding essential space to a GP surgery or the repair and conservation of a listed building, we at Blair Gratton Architects have the skills and knowledge to meet your requirements and make your build a success.

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WORKING WITH BLAIR GRATTON ARCHITECTS LIMITED

We are a Chartered Practice Architect Practice based in Derby. We abide by the Codes of Professional Conduct set by both the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).

We have established relationships with other agencies, professionals and local authorities which we can draw upon, as required, to assist in the successful realisation of your project.

We offer the full package to make your concept a reality; not just the services of an architectural designer or technician (or ‘plan drawer’), as Architects we provide a professional, regulated design consultancy service. We work with our clients to take their projects to tender and adminster Building Contracts and work on-site managing payment and programmes.

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THE BLAIR GRATTON ARCHITECTS TEAM:

Our Director Simon Gratton is a registered Architect with the ARB, a chartered Architect member of the RIBA and a Conservation Architect registered with the RIBA. Simon took over the day to day running of the practice from his father John and partner John Blair in 2000.

John Gratton is a registered Architect with the ARB and an Architect member of the RIBA. In December 2023, John had been a member of the Royal Institute for 50 years, a rare achievement and has a huge amount of experience working in the Profession.

Ray Harlow is our senior Technician, who has been with the practice since 1970. As our longest-running member of the team, Ray has garnered a wealth of experience in all sectors of technical design.

See the latest news from our weekly blog of ongoing projects large and small, to give a taste of what we are working on and what we have completed.

To make an enquiry with us and see how appointing us as your Architects can help, call our Derby offices on 01332 340458 to speak to a friendly member of our team.

Alternatively, feel free to send us the details about your project.

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Head Office: 24 The Strand, Cathedral Quarter, Derby. DE1 1BE