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How Good Design Blends Heritage with Modernity
From Grade II listed family homes to green belt guest houses and historic barn extensions, explore how modern design blends heritage
Mar 13 min read
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Why We are Obsessed with Pre-Application Advice and Think You Should be Too!
Pre-application advice reduces planning risks, saves time, and boosts approval chances for complex UK development projects.
Feb 264 min read
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7 Ways to Secure Planning Permission on Challenging Development Sites
Struggling with planning permission? Our 7 expert tips help unlock tricky UK sites with smart design, public benefits & persistence.
Feb 205 min read
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Restoring and Extending a Victorian Home: An Architect’s Guide
Restore, renovate, or extend your Victorian home with expert guidance on period details, planning permission, and modern upgrades.
Feb 176 min read
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Understanding Green Belt Planning Exceptions in the UK
Explore 12 key exceptions that allow development in the UK Green Belt and how expert planning can improve approval chances.
Feb 124 min read
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Working from Home: How to Design the Perfect Home Office
Working from Home: How to Design the Perfect Home Office
Feb 73 min read
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Design Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Design Challenges and How to Overcome Them
Dec 17, 20243 min read
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How to Turn your Flat into a Home for the Family
How to Turn your Flat into a Home for the Family
Dec 11, 20243 min read
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What Makes a Guest House Great?
What Makes a Guest House Great?
Dec 6, 20244 min read
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Designing from the Outside In: The Important Role Small London Gardens Play on Your Project
It may seem odd to write blog post on gardens a couple of days before December starts, but with the prime planting season happening in...
Nov 29, 20243 min read
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Luxury London Real Estate Trends for 2024: Discover What’s Hot with Open Volume Studio Ltd!
London is stil going strong for property in 2024. Here are the hot takes from Open Volume Studio and how you can best plan your investments
Sep 2, 20244 min read
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The importance of Designing with Light in Architecture
When it comes to designing buildings, there are countless factors to consider: materials, shapes, colours, and much more. But there's one...
Feb 27, 20233 min read
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How much does it cost to extend your home in 2023?
As London's property prices continue to soar, more and more homeowners are considering adding an extension to their homes instead of...
Feb 27, 20233 min read
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Architect's Fees in London
Review and explanation of architect's fees in London including costs and budgets
Feb 27, 20234 min read
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To Extend or Not to Extend...?
Are you dreaming of more space? An extension may be the answer! Here are some thoughts and tips on home extensions.
Oct 4, 20205 min read
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Questions and Answers About Your Project at Various RIBA Stages
Carrying out house works for a refurbishment or extension can be daunting... Here are a few typical Q&As we get asked on every project.
Sep 1, 20209 min read
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Permitted Development in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) or Green Belts
You may not need to go through the hassle of seeking Planning Permission!
Aug 25, 20207 min read
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