Derek Trowell Architects
1 Greenhill, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4EN


We have been shortlisted for 2 Civic Trust Awards!

Our restoration of an old coach house, and our new house in Unstone are both up for a Civic Trust Award. We are particularly happy as only four projects have been shortlisted in Derbyshire, and two of these are ours.


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New Windows for the Grade II Listed Barn


The Barn is finally having new windows installed, to seal it up before the winter months. The internal space is stating to feel more like a home and we are getting excited with its progress.

The internal fittings are currently being chosen with the client.
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The House Roof is Removed!


The roof is finally removed and good weather has been predicted!! The restoration of the house is progressing well and we have discovered many interesting features, such as hidden cupboards and old chimneys. If you have any questions or are considering a restoration project please do not hesitate to give us a call.
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Conversion of a Listed Barn has Started on Site


Work on the conversion of a Listed Barn in Derbyshire into a 3 bedroom home is making quick progress. As you can see from the photograph there is alot of work to be done before the barn is complete. However the work started 4 weeks ago and it is already starting to take shape, (click on photograph to enlarge).
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Project Starts on Site


Work has started on site restoring a Grade II Listed Old Manor House in Derbyshire. The work is estimated to take 8 months so please keep checking out our blog for further updates, (Please click on photograph to enlarge image).
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Wirksworth Festival and Melbourne Festival 12th and 13th September


We will be exhibiting our past and present projects at both the Wirksworth Festival and Melbourne Festival on the 12th & 13th September 2009. We will be there to show examples of our work and be happy to give advice on any projects you might be considering.
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Restoration of and Extension to Forester's Lodge, Darley Dale.



Our refurbishment of and extension to a Grade II listed coach house is now complete. These photographs show the new principle staircase that was designed by us to provide access to all 3 storeys of the existing building.
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Grade 2 Listed Former Lodge Practically Complete


We have been restoring and extending a former Lodge, which was damaged due to flooding. We were successful on this project in obtaining Planning and Listed Building Consent for double glazed windows, a first in the Derbyshire Dales. The photograph shows one of the bedrooms with storage space and a glazed screen with ensuite behind.
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Crazy golf course

Our "bird of prey" crazy golf course is now under construction at Rosliston Forestry Centre.



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A new Playhouse for Peartree School


With a great deal of help from Gordon Constable and Tony Coates of GC Construction we have designed a new play structure for the school. The children watched the building as it was constructed and have been playing at "builders" ever since!
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