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  • 2026 Marks a Key Milestone

    As we step into the year ahead, we’re starting 2026 with a milestone worth celebrating. Our Managing Director, Graham Cook, is marking 40 years with GIA! What began as managing his own clients in a small, founder-led business became a career defined by partnership, trust

  • When a Building Fights Back

    There are numerous World War 11 military defence structures near Chesil Beach. From gun emplacements to pillboxes, these are a reminder of the area’s once-strategic location. A few years ago, we were commissioned to create a restaurant with an outdoor terrace and play area. During

  • Designing with heritage in mind

    A few years ago, we were asked to fit a Costa Coffee into a narrow rail platform site, which was a Listed Building. The service counter dominated the space, and as a result, we proposed changes to individual rooms to create better flow and allow