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17th Sep 2018

Thanks to @dezeen for featuring Holland Park House in thier top 10 picks for @openhouselondon this coming weekend. See you there! https://t.co/VlTY1lJkD7

13th Sep 2018

Alongside some great company in the @The_ModernHouse‘s list of buildings to see in @openhouselondon 22-23rd September https://t.co/UznUA3F7bS https://t.co/563HDY9Gl5

13th Sep 2018

Many thanks to @DomusWeb for featuring our Highbury House https://t.co/pYZX6k0qdn #architecture #homes #design https://t.co/UoaTGgraK7

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18th Sep 2018

Find an architect Readmore

Finding a list of potential architects is often the first step in the journey of a building project. This journey can be a long one, with a relationship that will last for a year or more, and will involve significant cost. Taking time to find the right practice is, therefore, a worthwhile investment. Various approaches are available to help you find an architect, these include…

14th Sep 2018

House extension ideas in London Readmore

This article explores house extension ideas for London properties. The chosen approach will very much depend on your aspirations, your style and the design of the existing house. Many of the options are explored below, with illustrated examples from Architecture for London’s house extension projects. As a first step, it is a good idea to create your own mood board of house extension ideas using sites like Pinterest….

10th Jul 2018

Planning Use Classes Readmore

The Use Classes Order places uses of land and buildings into various categories called ‘Use Classes’. The following list indicates types of use which may fall within each use class. Some changes of use of a building or land do require planning approval, but often a change of use of a building or land does not need planning permission where the proposed use is similar to the existing…

14th May 2018

How much does it cost to build a house? Readmore

This article explores the cost of building a house in London and the south east. The various relevant design and construction factors are discussed, along with the associated expenses that a potential self builder will need to plan for. Despite high build costs in London due to constrained sites and higher labour costs, there are a number of opportunities for savings. The available tax incentives are also explored, these are significant and may therefore be a key consideration when determining a total budget…

18th Apr 2018

Architects fees in the UK Readmore

This article illustrates architects fees for various types and sizes of project, with a focus on private homes. As there are no longer standard or even recommended fees in the UK, they are a matter for negotiation between an architect and the client. They will be determined by the size and location of the architectural practice, the size and type of the project and level of service required. Projects are usually defined by comparative difficulty levels with categories one to five, each having a complexity greater than the previous category…

23rd Mar 2018

Offsite manufacturing & modular construction Readmore

OSM and modular construction are approaches to building where components are manufactured off-site, then delivered and assembled on site. Components typically include wall, roof or floor panels or even complete rooms. Whilst these construction methods have historically been used widely on larger scale projects, OSM processes and technologies have now developed and are becoming cost-effective, therefore being suitable for use on smaller developments and even single home residential schemes…

17th Mar 2018

GLA Small Sites housing Readmore

Architecture for London have submitted a bid for one of the GLA’s ‘Small Sites’ in north London. Our submission was a six home scheme at Long Lane in the Borough of Barnet. The proposal is for a co-housing development built to Passivhaus standards, this will be a first for co-housing in London…

6th Feb 2018

Finding land to build a house Readmore

For all self-builders, finding land is the first step towards the dream to build. Whether the plot is a gap in an urban terrace or former farmland in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the challenges to bring a new house into being are numerous. With the best team in place, the results can be rewarding beyond the financial investment…

16th Jan 2018

Listed Building Consent in London Readmore

A ‘listed building’ is a building or structure that is of national importance due to its architectural or historic interest. It is included on a special register: the List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest…

22nd Dec 2017

House extension in Kensington & Chelsea Readmore

We have completed a house extension and refurbishment in the Woodford Square estate, in the borough of Kensington & Chelsea. The estate was built in the 1960’s to designs by Fry, Drew & Partners, and features red brick terraces surrounded by landscaped, tree lined gardens…

14th Dec 2017

Developing London’s outer boroughs Readmore

The extraordinary growth in property values in our city is a reflection of the current demand, and this has created affordability problems for many would be homeowners and renters. Developing London’s outer boroughs will be key in addressing…

12th Dec 2017

Stroud Green extension Readmore

Architecture for London has completed an initial design session for a house extension in Stroud Green. The property is a mid-terrace, brick built late-Victorian house on Mount Pleasant Villas. The house currently has generous proportions to all rooms…

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11th Sep 2018

Currently working on a concept for an exciting new menswear store in Soho, exploring themes of permanence and impermanence in fashion and in architecture.

10th Sep 2018

House for a stationer

5th Sep 2018

AFL summer day out in west London: appreciating Chipperfield’s PCC and Stone in Kensington. Carefully considered, subtle shifts in finish and texture.

4th Sep 2018

Caithness Road. It’s always great to see clients’ belongings appear on moving-in day!

18th Aug 2018

Wood Street housing interior, Waltham Forest. 26 build to rent homes inspired by the converted warehouses of east London.

16th Aug 2018

Bathroom detail from Thornhill Crescent #TBT

16th Aug 2018

Rocliffe Street kitchen detail with exposed original joists

16th Aug 2018

More #stairporn from rocliffe street

15th Aug 2018

Rocliffe Street kitchen detail

15th Aug 2018

Rocliffe Street stair is in

14th Aug 2018

House for a stationer

14th Aug 2018

A house for a stationer