ctd architects are proud to be involved with Alton Towers Resort’s on-going commitment to conserving the numerous historic garden buildings and structures is continuing with the consolidation and repair of the massive stone lintels forming the Grade II Listed ‘Stonehenge’ garden folly which dates from circa 1830, currently underway ahead of the 2018 season opening…

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The recently completed restoration of the Grade II* Listed (Chinese) Pagoda Fountain at Alton Towers Resort, Staffordshire. The 3 month restoration involved specialist surface blasting, iron work restoration and painting. The (Chinese) Pagoda Fountain was completed c. 1832, designed by Robert Abraham. It is a three storey, octagonal shaped, painted cast iron structure with Chinese hanging…

ctd architects are expanding and we are recruiting for a new role in our progressive, design led practice in Leek, North Staffordshire.  We are looking for either an Architectural Technologist or Architectural Technician with ideally 2-3 years post qualification experience within a practice. Applicants should have an enthusiastic personality with good personal skills to join…

We’re revisiting a project from 2015 with new photography as the residential development for Avant Homes at Johnsons Wharf, is near to completion. The scheme forms a key part of the City Waterside regeneration programme and is steeped in history, including the conservation of two Grade II listed bottle ovens and fronts on to the…

ctd architects are sponsoring the first official outdoor stage at the Leek Blues & Americana Festival being held in town from Sept 27th to October 1st. The outdoor stage at Sparrow Park, Derby Street will be setup on the final day of the festival, in conjunction with the Sunday Supplement artisan market held on the…

The Mill Barns wedding venue is the latest venue to add to the portfolio of wedding venues ctd architects have designed and delivered for our client, Ensarb Estates, adding to their existing exclusive use wedding venue including The Ashes and Pendrell Hall. The former Mill Hotel at Alveley in Shropshire was purchased on 14th July…

ctd architects fully embrace the spirit of the requirements of ISO 9001, which enables our organisation to maintain a structured and consistent approach to business, maximise internal efficiency, invest in training and development, and to maintain, through its adoption, the very highest standards of client care possible. Our recent assessment and certification by Garek Assured…

ctd architects are proud to offer internships for architecture students. The Partners in the practice all acknowledge the help and benefit that their own internship placements provided and are keen to continue to offer this opportunity to aspiring architects. As well as gaining an insight into working in an architect’s practice the students bring their…