How the Planning Process works
So, you have designed your dream space, and to achieve it you will need to apply for Planning Permission to your local authority. In this blog post I will try to explain the process in the most concise and understandable way, so that you can move forward with confidence.
The Fundamentals of Great Design: Sustainability + Well Being
Recent studies indicate that we spend 90% of our time indoors or in cars. With figures as low as 7% of our time spent in nature. Because of this, architects face the challenge of creating comfortable and healthy interiors.
The Fundamentals of Great Design: Functional, Bespoke + Flexible Design
Design solutions that are specifically tailored for the client will always end up more successful than something more generic or off the shelf
The Fundamentals of Great Design: Movement + Organisation
Spatial planning is a key tool at the beginning of the design process.
The Fundamentals of Great Design: Scale + Proportion
We perceive the space around us in relation to our own body measurements or in comparison with a known dimension such as a double bed.
The Fundamentals of Great Design: Context
How a building sits in an existing context or environment.
The Fundamentals of Great Design: Views
A view from a window is so important to all of us, whether in an office, home, or social setting.
The Fundamentals of Great Design: The Client
Every renovation or new project is an expression of the clients’ values and aspirations. As a client, you are looking to create a certain type of space or to solve a particular problem and that is why you approach an designer.
How to write a clear brief for your Architect
Embarking on a home renovation or extension can be daunting. Especially when you don’t know where to begin or how to articulate your needs. Your brief is as important to the success of your project as your choice of architect and builder. Here are my top tips on how to formulate your brief.