We were commissioned to design a family centre for an organisation called Action For Children, and so the new Greenleys Family Centre in...

A lot of architects will probably get their biggest kicks out of designing the prestigious new house, and it is true that it’s a thrill...

Architects had previously prepared a scheme for a new house to replace this bungalow, but once the cost was it was apparent the project...

The general public seems to dream of living in a converted barn and so many architects at some point get asked to help with the...

A makeover is a term we use to describe a certain type of project where a client does not just want to extend or change the internal...

Converting your loft into usable space is of course a good idea if you need more bedrooms or quiet space away from the family, and this...

For most of our clients, any ideas or schemes we come up with have to make economic sense. Without wishing to blow our trumpet too much,...

We have been asked to deal with more than the usual number of Retrospective Planning and Building Regulation Applications. One of the...

A potential new client wrote: We moved into our house a few years ago and are now looking at ways of maximizing the current structure....

Have you ever wondered why chimneys lean to the South? Some say it is because the North wind is stronger. That sounds ridiculous but in a...

A client has asked me about Flitched Beams and I thought it might be an interesting topic for others. As always, I am not going to be too...

In brief, Permitted Development is that work that you can carry out to your house without requiring Planning Permission.  The rules...

There is a lot of confusion about foundations and extensions, especially where the requirement is to build over an existing building....

Planning Permission and Building Regulations It is apparent that many clients and potential clients confuse Planning Permission and...

One of the real tangible benefits of extending your house, whether it's upwards (a loft conversion) or outwards (extending the building)...