Tag Archive: Architects

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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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On Site : Watergo Farm

Early last year, Laura and Ed Pott came to us with a brief to design them a home that would sit at the centre of their growing farming business on the outskirts of Derby. They were very open to ideas from Justin regarding ...

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Contemporary House, San Francisco

We are delighted to have been asked by our client to design a single bespoke dwelling in the Redwood City region of San Francisco. The design incorporates a large double height entrance hallway with an overlooking galleried landing which will be ...

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