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.

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.

The Riding School is a stunning historic venue offering stylish space to stage live events, corporate gatherings, seminars and lectures, exhibitions, and private weddings and celebrations.

Our lighting design introduced high-quality energy-saving LED luminaires comprising architectural hand-blown crystal glass pendants, recessed downlights and spotlights, and surface mount track with adjustable linear fixtures and spotlights.

We also had designed and installed two 4.9 metre wide motorised fabric tension shades, attached to the wooden rafters, to provide light control from the high-level glazing when the projector and screen are in use.

The conversion of a dilapidated Fire Engine workshop into a bright, modern commercial workspace came with challenges.

Working closely with the clients’ buildings team, our interior design introduced linear bench desking, ergonomic task chairs, energy-saving LED lighting and storage wall runs with large-format printed OS map applied to the doors.

Our work included plans and working drawings, specifications and managing the procurement and installation.

Built in 1485, the Old Palace at Hatfield House is one of England’s most historic buildings. Working with the estate property team, GDA designed a new lighting scheme using modern technology to enhance its Grand One listed features.

The result is sympathetic to the building without being intrusive, using architectural energy-saving luminaires comprising hand-blown crystal glass pendants and up lights to feature the gargoyles, eaves and window ledges.

The venue stages conferences, events and gatherings, weddings, celebrations and filming. On completion, we directed the photoshoot.

The 400th-anniversary exhibition at Hatfield House concentrated on King James and his hardworking chief minister, Robert Cecil. When Queen Elizabeth died in 1603, it was Cecil who managed the peaceful succession of King James to the throne.

We worked closely with the team at Hatfield House on the production and installation of twelve museum-grade glass display cases containing priceless historical artefacts, including the only known first edition of the King James Bible to have survived. Also, the print production of the large-format graphics.

Our lighting design used energy-saving LED luminaires with accurate colour rendering and no UV/IR radiation to protect sensitive objects.

The older students at Sherrardswood School now have their own smart space to study and hang out away from the lower school.

We stripped out the old dated and unloved sixth form common room and created a modern open-plan space. There’s cafe-style and soft seating breakout areas, a part-glazed meeting room and networked study area.

The design process introduced a mix of Herman Miller furniture, architectural energy-saving lighting, and wall and floor surfaces in fresh natural colours and finishes.

The project was completed within a tight timescale over the summer break without disrupting study time.