Architecture by John Cotterill

21/09/2026

WHEN THE UNEXPECTED HAPPENS, YOUR FAMILY NEEDS A SECURE PLACE.

Personal threat. Extreme weather. A major emergency.

A discreet residential safe room provides somewhere protected to retreat, communicate and wait safely for help.

Secure Spaces by John Cotterill designs carefully integrated places of refuge within existing homes—without creating an industrial or bunker-like appearance.

Protection, designed around the home and family.

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19/09/2026

Introducing Secure Spaces by John Cotterill.

Specialist residential safe rooms, discreetly designed around your home, your lifestyle and the people who matter most.

Drawing on more than 35 years of architectural experience—and previous experience delivering secure installations for high-profile clients—we transform suitable rooms within existing homes into carefully planned, high-security spaces.

Every project is approached with complete discretion and combines:

• Bespoke, design-led solutions
• Specialist security doors and construction
• Integration with your existing interior
• Trusted specialist manufacture and installation
• Personal and confidential project management

Protection should feel reassuring—not intrusive. Our aim is to create a secure space that provides peace of mind while remaining an attractive and practical part of your home.

For a private, no-obligation conversation about protecting your home and family, please send us a confidential direct message.

Secure Spaces by John Cotterill
Security, designed around your home and family.

12/09/2026

Thinking of extending, renovating or transforming your home?

At Architecture by John Cotterill, I provide a personal, client-focused architectural design service, guiding homeowners from the first ideas through planning, Building Regulations, tendering and construction.

With more than 35 years’ experience, I create thoughtful, practical designs that respond to the character of your property, improve how you live and make the most of your available space and budget.

Whether you are considering a contemporary extension, a complete refurbishment, a conversion or a bespoke new home, I would be delighted to discuss its potential.

Based in Ripon and working throughout North Yorkshire and the surrounding areas.

Get in touch to arrange a free initial consultation.

10/09/2026

PLANNING APPROVAL SECURED — THORPE HESLEY

We are delighted to have secured planning approval for an exciting development of nine new homes at Thorpe Hesley, South Yorkshire.

Planning permission on this challenging site was certainly hard won. Following a lengthy process, careful negotiation and a great deal of persistence, we successfully addressed the planning issues and satisfied the local authority’s requirements.

A fantastic result for everyone involved and a rewarding conclusion to a long, hard-fought planning journey.

21/08/2026

This is an outstanding property in a great location. Anyone interested please drop me a message.

5 bedroom detached house for sale in Pond House, Marton Cum Grafton, York, YO51 for £4,000,000. Marketed by Blenkin and Co, York

05/02/2026

Another transformation: converting the detached single garage into a home gym, adding a rear extension to create a boot room, introducing a glazed link corridor to connect the garage to the house, and constructing a new oak-framed carport with integrated store and patio area.

03/02/2026

Dare to dream?

22/01/2026

In 2026 architectural interiors focus on creating the right mood through sensory balance, and emotional warmth - where light, material and texture work together to shape spaces that feel calm, human and deeply connected to how people live.

23/12/2025

"Santa couldn't help but check his list twice, but seeing another of our completed projects, he exclaimed, 'Ho, ho, homes have never looked this good!'"

18/12/2025

Season’s Greetings from Architecture by John Cotterill

As the year draws to a close, I would like to sincerely thank all of my clients for your continued custom, trust, and friendship throughout the year. It has been a pleasure working with you and being part of your projects, ideas, and aspirations.

Your support has meant a great deal, and I am truly grateful for the relationships we have built along the way. I look forward to continuing our work together and creating inspiring spaces in the year ahead.

Wishing you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year.

It appears Santa has arrived early at one of our projects!
Designed and built ready for Christmas!