Crickmay Stark Architects

Crickmay Stark Architects Chartered Architects and Architectural Technologists based in Dorchester, Dorset

We’re delighted that Westfield Arts College has moved into its new sensory classroom. We’re also very grateful to Dorset...
17/04/2026

We’re delighted that Westfield Arts College has moved into its new sensory classroom. We’re also very grateful to Dorset Council for giving us the opportunity to design this fantastic new facility for the college.

New Almshouses for Dorchester.We are delighted to be working with Dorchester Almshouses on the provision of fourteen new...
25/02/2026

New Almshouses for Dorchester.
We are delighted to be working with Dorchester Almshouses on the provision of fourteen new almshouses and community room in the centre of Dorchester, on West Walks, adjacent to Borough Gardens. The flats, set over two floors around a central courtyard, will provide accessible and adaptable accommodation for the charity’s residents. Dorchester Almshouses is the union of three almshouse charities started in the 17th Century in Dorchester.

Both buildings are two storey with pitched roofs but the dormer roofs of the southern building minimise its eaves height to reduce its impact on the neighbouring buildings. As well as scale, the materials and details were designed to make the new almshouses recessive and uncompetitive to the villas fronting West Walks. The massing of the buildings and the use of brick echo the coach houses to the rear of the villas. Inset balconies, projecting windows and hit and miss brickwork were used to prevent overlooking of the neighbours on a tight site.

To the perimeter of the central courtyard will be a first-floor walkway supported on steel columns and clad with timber. The use of timber is intended to lighten and soften the feel of the walkway and integrate it with the external space of the central courtyard. A red zinc roof will emulate the numerous red clay tiled roofs and red brick walls inherent to Dorchester. Each almshouse has glazed double doors to access the communal courtyard and gardens encouraging a sense of community to the development.
https://www.dorchesteralmshouses.co.uk/

We are delighted to see the completion of the rebuild of the church roof, with locally sourced timber and Purbeck stone ...
28/01/2026

We are delighted to see the completion of the rebuild of the church roof, with locally sourced timber and Purbeck stone slates where required, at St Nicholas of Myra church at Worth Matravers, Swanage, after many years of planning and fund raising by the church, including securing a kick-start grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

Tudor Rose Masonry & Conservation were appointed to carry out the complex works, which included having to replace every rafter!

The church project team have produced a fascinating behind-the-scenes video of the restoration of the roof, which can be viewed here https://vimeo.com/1117903126?fl=pl&fe=sh

They also produced an informative report for the HLF to encourage and inform other churches facing similar challenges. You can read the report herehttps://staldhelm-purbeck.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Evaluation-HLF-Final.pdf

JOB VACANCY – OFFICE & FINANCE ADMINISTRATORhttps://crickmaystark.co.uk/job-vacancy-office-finance-administrator/Office-...
28/01/2026

JOB VACANCY – OFFICE & FINANCE ADMINISTRATOR
https://crickmaystark.co.uk/job-vacancy-office-finance-administrator/
Office-based in Dorchester. Full time, part time, or job share considered.
We are seeking someone who is highly efficient and organised, who can multi-task and pays attention to detail, is a strong communicator, and has confidence to work alone and act on their own initiative.
Proficient in the use of MS Office, particularly Outlook, Word, and Excel. Experience of audio typing an advantage.
Broad area of responsibilities and duties; reporting to the three directors.
Please send a covering letter with your CV outlining why you would be perfect for this role to [email protected] or call 01305 262636 for further information.
https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/office-finance-administrator-126357051

Congratulations Wool & Winfrith U14s We are delighted to extend our congratulations to Wool & Winfrith Under 14’s for fi...
05/06/2025

Congratulations Wool & Winfrith U14s

We are delighted to extend our congratulations to Wool & Winfrith Under 14’s for finishing second place in Dorset Youth Football League Division 5. A fantastic achievement by the whole team and a special shout-out to team managers Adam and Zoe – we are proud to be your team sponsor.

Well done from us all at Crickmay Stark and a big thank you for making Anthony a very happy Grandad!

Just finished and opened, new front of house for Dorchester Arts at the Corn Exchange including new bar/café, exhibition...
19/05/2025

Just finished and opened, new front of house for Dorchester Arts at the Corn Exchange including new bar/café, exhibition space, WCs and the refurbishment of the Town Hall.
Photo credits to Greendale Construction Ltd Dorchester Arts The Corn Exchange, Dorchester, Dorset

19/05/2025

Dorchester Corn Exchange had its official re-opening following Greendale's 38-week renovation works which saw the historic High East Street venue benef ...

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