WS Architecture Ltd

WS Architecture Ltd I am an Architect in Ambleside working within the Lake District National Park /World Heritage Site

Research on 'secret' doors - 2 in Library at Shugborough Hall - other one is a matching mirror out of shot this side of...
27/05/2026

Research on 'secret' doors - 2 in Library at Shugborough Hall - other one is a matching mirror out of shot this side of arch 😎

The light from a homely porch at dusk is always a welcome sight and a powerful element in house design 😎
29/04/2026

The light from a homely porch at dusk is always a welcome sight and a powerful element in house design 😎

Neat little detail this 😎- block up gap between roofs and tie into lead work to keep out snow and driven rain (D Sharp, ...
26/04/2026

Neat little detail this 😎- block up gap between roofs and tie into lead work to keep out snow and driven rain (D Sharp, Coniston)

New porch taking shape as part of cottage renovations and alterations (main contractor Jon Oldham) 😎
15/04/2026

New porch taking shape as part of cottage renovations and alterations (main contractor Jon Oldham) 😎

Always a thrill to find a pair of oak crucks during renovations and alterations of a cottage. Quite rare. Hard to date b...
10/02/2026

Always a thrill to find a pair of oak crucks during renovations and alterations of a cottage. Quite rare. Hard to date but likely early 17th C. The earliest crucks are lapped at the top and have an oak ridge beam turned to match the roof slopes. These seem to be 'upper crucks' connected to a tie beam under the floor.

I happened to revisit this intricate and spectacular extension at Rydal yesterday. 5 years old and still looks like new....
05/02/2026

I happened to revisit this intricate and spectacular extension at Rydal yesterday. 5 years old and still looks like new. Great work by Ambleside builder Mike Withers (now retired) 😎

Please note this is my new office telephone number (the old one ending 34489 is now gone). My mobile no. is unchanged.
26/01/2026

Please note this is my new office telephone number (the old one ending 34489 is now gone). My mobile no. is unchanged.

New front porch and bay above - designed a while ago but only completed recently 😎
23/01/2026

New front porch and bay above - designed a while ago but only completed recently 😎

Ceremonial New Year refill of my Japanese fountain pen😎 As a child I was taught to write with an italic nib pen and inkw...
09/01/2026

Ceremonial New Year refill of my Japanese fountain pen😎 As a child I was taught to write with an italic nib pen and inkwell as a schools experiment in Scotland. Crazy? but lovely👍

Last mince pie + lovable mug Christmas present. Back in the office properly on Monday 5th Jan. Best wishes to everyone f...
02/01/2026

Last mince pie + lovable mug Christmas present. Back in the office properly on Monday 5th Jan. Best wishes to everyone for 2026!

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