GDA project-managed the design and renovation of this period-style three-bedroom cottage on the Hatfield Park Estate. Working closely with the estate’s property team, we remodelled room layouts, switched from oil to an air source heating system and modernised the space and facilities for everyday family use. The contract was completed in eleven months and successfully handed over, ready for the tenant to move in.

With a one-month turnaround, GDA designed and managed the conversion of the old porters’ lodge at Fore Street, Old Hatfield, into a takeout coffee shop. Working with the property and hospitality teams at Gascoyne Estates and teams of subcontractors, the result is a small, stylish unit that complements the Palace Green surroundings.

Fret-cut vinyl graphics applied to brick face walls can work well. We designed and managed the installation of signwriting for the sales and marketing office for the developers of the Ascots Green housing development in Welwyn Garden City. Once completed, we will remove them and replace them with the building name, preparing the space for a commercial tenant.

GDA created the artwork and managed the production and installation of 60 linear metres of 2.4m high printed aluminium composite graphic panels to the construction site hoarding at the Salisbury Square mixed-use development. The branding and message markets the new-build retail, office and residential space, with completion in Spring 2026.

The completion of The Garden House, a substantial Grade II listed property on Fore Street, Old Hatfield, signed off another successful year of the agency working with the property team at Gascoyne Estates. This mid 18th Century house, steeped in history, is a short distance from Hatfield House.

Our work comprised the design and project management of the reconfigured kitchen and utility, decoration and tiling, carpets, lighting, and landscaping of the garden, driveway and orchard.

Peta Shaw had been the last remaining shop on Fore Street, in the historic community of Old Hatfield for over 40 years. It recently came back into the hands of our client, Gascoyne Estates, the landlord.

In a tired state, GDA worked closely with the estates’ property team on the design, and project managed the main contract to refurbish the C17 timber-framed double-fronted shop over four weeks. The works required great care to the Grade II listed period features and wattle and daub walls.

The shop has been given a new lease of life and bought it up to current standards. Work included the complete strip-out, reinstating wainscotting panelling, exposed brickwork, rewiring and plumbing, modern retail lighting, some with LED vintage lamps, resulting in a refreshing space to now trade.

GDA designed the new-build headquarters for Eastern Concrete, bringing together all teams into one modern, bright, flexible workspace set over two floors. The design included an adjoining, fully equipped engineering workshop.

The internal space comprises the ground floor, entrance lobby and reception, open plan workspace, breakout areas, a kitchen, washrooms and plant room. The first-floor mezzanine features part-glazed partitioned management offices, a large meeting room and a washroom. Two sides have aluminium framed glazed curtain wall overlooking the depot site.

The project included the mechanical and electrical services, furniture and storage selection, energy-saving lighting, floor finishes and decoration, signage, and large-format graphics to feature walls.