Journal | Open Volume Studios

top of page

Journal

+ ABOUT OUR JOURNAL +

Search

A futuristic orange hued scene.

A futuristic orange hued scene.

Milan Design Week 2025 Recap: The Biggest Highlights and Trends

Apr 43 min read

A white loft extension against a blue sky

A white loft extension against a blue sky

3 Loft Extensions to Inspire

Mar 262 min read

An architectural rendering

An architectural rendering

10 Questions to Ask an Architect

Mar 263 min read

A large airy open plan kitchen with floor to ceiling windows and pendant lights

A large airy open plan kitchen with floor to ceiling windows and pendant lights

5 Kitchen Design Mistakes to Avoid

Mar 253 min read

A neoclassical living room with chandeliers and blue accents

A neoclassical living room with chandeliers and blue accents

Design Definition: Neoclassical Design

Mar 242 min read

How Long Does Planning Permission Last and What To Do if You Missed It!

How Long Does Planning Permission Last and What To Do if You Missed It!

How Long Does Planning Permission Last and What To Do if You Missed It!

Mar 186 min read

Design Definition: Biophilic Design

Design Definition: Biophilic Design

Design Definition: Biophilic Design

Mar 183 min read

How to Stop Your Builder Vanishing Mid-Project – And What to Do If They Do

How to Stop Your Builder Vanishing Mid-Project – And What to Do If They Do

How to Stop Your Builder Vanishing Mid-Project – And What to Do If They Do

Mar 136 min read

A double sink bathroom with ornate tiling and unique latticework.

A double sink bathroom with ornate tiling and unique latticework.

What to Consider When Designing Your Dream Bathroom

Mar 123 min read

A neutral minimalist office space

A neutral minimalist office space

3 Things You Need to Know About Commercial Interior Design

Mar 113 min read

Key Steps to Secure Planning Permission in a Conservation Area (London and the UK)

Key Steps to Secure Planning Permission in a Conservation Area (London and the UK)

Key Steps to Secure Planning Permission in a Conservation Area (London and the UK)

Mar 105 min read

How Good Design Blends Heritage with Modernity

How Good Design Blends Heritage with Modernity

How Good Design Blends Heritage with Modernity

Mar 13 min read

Why We are Obsessed with Pre-Application Advice and Think You Should be Too!

Why We are Obsessed with Pre-Application Advice and Think You Should be Too!

Why We are Obsessed with Pre-Application Advice and Think You Should be Too!

Feb 254 min read

7 Ways to Secure Planning Permission on Challenging Development Sites

7 Ways to Secure Planning Permission on Challenging Development Sites

7 Ways to Secure Planning Permission on Challenging Development Sites

Feb 205 min read

Restoring and Extending a Victorian Home: An Architect’s Guide

Restoring and Extending a Victorian Home: An Architect’s Guide

Restoring and Extending a Victorian Home: An Architect’s Guide

Feb 176 min read

A children's playroom

A children's playroom

Playful Interiors: Top Tips for Designing a Children's Bedroom

Feb 173 min read

Understanding Green Belt Planning Exceptions in the UK

Understanding Green Belt Planning Exceptions in the UK

Understanding Green Belt Planning Exceptions in the UK

Feb 114 min read

Top 10 Reasons Planning Permission is Refused and What YOU Can Do About It

Top 10 Reasons Planning Permission is Refused and What YOU Can Do About It

Top 10 Reasons Planning Permission is Refused and What YOU Can Do About It

Feb 115 min read

How to Secure Planning Permission for Backland Development in London and the UK

How to Secure Planning Permission for Backland Development in London and the UK

How to Secure Planning Permission for Backland Development in London and the UK

Feb 116 min read

Working from Home: How to Design the Perfect Home Office

Working from Home: How to Design the Perfect Home Office

Working from Home: How to Design the Perfect Home Office

Feb 73 min read

Building with Character: Architectural Design Inspiration & Material Matters

Building with Character: Architectural Design Inspiration & Material Matters

Building with Character: Architectural Design Inspiration & Material Matters

Feb 63 min read

Planning Permission Without the Committee: How Will Labour Build Their Homes

Planning Permission Without the Committee: How Will Labour Build Their Homes

Planning Permission Without the Committee: How Will Labour Build Their Homes

Jan 223 min read

From the Ground Up: How We Approach Sustainability

From the Ground Up: How We Approach Sustainability

From the Ground Up: How We Approach Sustainability

Jan 143 min read

NPPF 2024: The Opportunities and Changes in the New NPPF and What It Means for You

NPPF 2024: The Opportunities and Changes in the New NPPF and What It Means for You

NPPF 2024: The Opportunities and Changes in the New NPPF and What It Means for You

Dec 19, 20244 min read

bottom of page