With the recent news that @drakesjewellers will be taking a step back to explore other opportunities & passing ownership to @allum_and_sidaway_jewellers we can’t help but reminisce about our time working with this wonderful family & business.  Crayon worked for over a year with Drakes in 2014 & then intermittently since, looking at all aspects of design, ergonomics & material finishes for their new store @drakecircus. Drakes took on this large scale project of knocking four existing units into two spaces, to create the space they imagined.  We enjoyed every design meeting, every moment on site & all the bits in between! Good luck with your… Read More >

Thank you to South West Women in Construction, Ward Williams & Gillespie Yunnie for a great talk & tour of the #melville building at Royal William Yard in Plymouth last week. It was so interesting to hear about the issues faced when trying to develop a Grade I Listed building into many different uses for the public’s enjoyment (on such a large scale). Dan & I both came away feeling inspired & also lucky to be in a career where we can meet various other companies (I guess competitors) & genuinely share a passion for great architecture. #crayonarchitects #plymoutharchitects #southwestwomeninconstruction… Read More >

Good way to end the week by starting this new project! Partners Dan & Andrea undertook a measured survey at this Listed property in Plymouth today. The clients will be changing the current commercial use back into a family home. Beautiful proportions internally & some quirky little details too. #crayonarchitects #plymoutharchitects #devon #grade2listed #listedproperty #architecture #periodhomesofinsta #originalfeatures #familyhome #architectdevon #renovationproject #sashwindows #seaview #plymouthsound

Office is closed this week; Monday 5th September until Friday 9th September! Looks like we picked a good one We’ll deal with any emails or enquiries next week! See you all soon!  #crayonarchitects #plymoutharchitects #devon #extensions #architectdevon #timeoff #outofoffice

Great morning with @swwic South West Women in Construction walking around some of the important public spaces in Plymouth City Centre. Discussing how the 1956 Abercrombie Plan is to be reinvigorated & brought into the 21st century.  Thank you to Niki for leading the talk and SWWIC for organising it.  #womeninconstruction #thankyou #swwic #plymouth #betterplacesplymouth #postwararchitecture