April and May has brought some new challenges to the drawing board, in the shape of a technical drawings package for our Keats Avenue project.
Buildings That Inspire No2 : Fallingwater
Second on my list has got to be Fallingwater. Designed by America's most famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. I was blown away when, having been lent a book by a mentor very early in my career, I discovered this great building and all the inspiration, design and history behind it. It is a beautiful blend ...
Client Testimonial
It’s always great to get positive feedback from clients, whatever business you’re in. Following the successful development of designs and positive planning approval for the remodelling and extension of their detached house in Duffield, ...
Useful Tips No.1 : Why Use an Architect?
If you are planning to build a new home or alter and extend an existing one, whatever its size, then it makes sense to consult a professional. An architect can assist you with assessing the feasibility of ...
Space or Place : Las Ramblas, Barcelona
First in a series of places we love ! Las Ramblas in Barcelona consists of a long tree lined boulevard made up of five parts, leading from the port through the heart of the city. Having ...
The Derby 10k Race
Justin Smith competed in the Derbyshire Building Society 10k race yesterday morning. This annual race now into its 11th year is organised by and in aid of Sporting Futures. Established in 1994, Sporting Futures engages with hard to reach and vulnerable young people through sport. Working in some of the most disadvantaged neighbourhoods in the ...
Part II Architectural Studies: Why not Specialise?
My current feeling is that many students are leaving university inadequately prepared for life in commercial practice. My opinion is that this is ...
Case Study of the Month : Yew Tree House
Yew Tree House comprised of an attractive but tired existing Edwardian villa that had been subject to later piecemeal additions. These additions, with differing heights and window profiles, left the dwelling feeling unbalanced. The brief from the client was to restore and extend the existing villa to provide generous family accommodation, but more importantly, make ...
Buildings That Inspire : Casa Batlló
We have decided to start a series of posts highlighting the buildings which inspired us to architecture, kicking off with Justin's top ten. The first, the one and only Casa Batlló. I visited this house in 2003 and it's even more amazing than the photos suggest. The way organic forms are integrated into the structure; the ...
On the Drawing Board
Church Road, Rolleston upon Dove We are currently at the initial stages of design on a family house in Rolleston upon Dove. Our clients are looking to upgrade their existing generous single storey dwelling in order to satisfy their changing family requirements. We have proposed to alter, extend and remodel the house, opening up at first floor level ...
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