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CCD
30 years of innovation During September, Guernsey was given a rare chance to view 18 stunning and individual projects from CCD Architects’ diverse portfolio of local architecture. Held in the Royal Court and opened by the Bailiff, Sir Geoffrey Rowland, “Fabulous Houses - The Exhibition” celebrated CCD’s 30th birthday and also helped raise much needed funds for the new Les Bourgs Hospice building which the practice designed and successfully lead through to completion. Cresswell, Cuttle and Dyke, Chartered Architects, was formed in 1981 by Nigel Cresswell, Tim Cuttle and Andrew Dyke. It has always been a busy practice, initially working on a mixture of commercial, cultural, health and domestic projects. Over 30 years many of Guernsey’s landmark buildings have either been created by or worked on by CCD. Following the retirement of Tim Cuttle and Nigel Cresswell, the practice is today led by Andrew Dyke, John Pettitt and Stuart Pearce. They work alongside a vibrant, talented and enthusiastic team, which includes Architects, Architectural Technologists, Draughtsmen and a Conservation Surveyor. They also have a close association with a Garden Designer and a Chartered Landscape Architect. In the last 12 years or so the practice portfolio has changed, due to an alteration of legislation which allowed Open Market buildings to be demolished and replaced with new dwellings. This resulted in a significant increase in new house commissions - including a number of “Fabulous Houses”. As well as domestic architecture the practice is extremely proud to have been commissioned to design the new hospice building. The exhibition gave an opportunity to highlight the project and help raise funds. The design philosophy at CCD has always been focused on fitting architecture into the landscape, whether urban or rural, contemporary or traditional, whilst reflecting the desires and needs of the Clients. Many of the more traditional designs are informed by the large amount of historic and conservation work carried out by the practice, including work on most of the Island’s best known historic buildings. “Fabulous Houses” was able to showcase not only this traditional work but also the wide diversity of all styles of architecture that this experienced and capable, local firm has to offer.
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GUERNSEY’S STYLE MAGAZINE
18/11/2011 14:46