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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…

3rd Dec 2017

Can cohousing work for London? Readmore

As architects, we believe that a quality-focussed housing revolution is required in London. Homes should be designed principally to support our own wellbeing, and furthermore, there should be choice in the marketplace to accommodate…

29th Nov 2017

Autumn Budget: developing small sites Readmore

In his recent Autumn Budget speech, the chancellor announced a review to look at the gap between planning permissions and housing starts. In London alone, there are 270,000 residential planning permissions…

2nd Nov 2017

Rewilding London Readmore

The 211 hectares of Walthamstow Reservoirs has recently been upgraded to encourage wildlife and provide access for visitors. Relaunched as Walthamstow Wetlands, the project opens up a unique area of industrial London…