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3rd Dec 2025

Co-living development architects Readmore

We have recently completed a small co-living project in Clapham, south London, for Dorrington PLC. The design brief was to extend and convert a Victorian property into a six-bedroom co-living scheme. The property had previously been divided into two flats and was in poor condition. There was a two-stage planning strategy for this project. We first secured planning consent to amalgamate the flats…

2nd Oct 2025

Chelsea refurbishment architects Readmore

If you are looking for Chelsea refurbishment architects to renovate or reconfigure your flat, please contact us to book a free telephone consultation. Architecture for London is currently delivering a high‑quality residential flat refurbishment at Whitelands House on Cheltenham Terrace, SW3. The project is now on site, and we are providing a complete design and build…

2nd Sep 2025

Sustainable listed building refurbishment Readmore

Introduction Sustainable listed building refurbishment is a key challenge in our built environment. Historic homes and heritage buildings must be upgraded to meet modern standards of comfort and energy efficiency, while their historic character and significance are carefully preserved. This article highlights the key challenges and opportunities in sustainable listed building refurbishments. It examines the…

19th Feb 2024

Retrofitting homes in the UK Readmore

Historically, the UK’s approach to home energy efficiency has been less than optimal. Understanding why is key to the home retrofitting process. The challenges the UK faces with home retrofitting and energy efficiency aren’t a recent phenomenon. They are rooted in past practices and a lack of foresight. Historically, with fuel being relatively cheap, the…

10th Jul 2023

Barbican brutalist architecture: An unsustainable relationship with concrete? Readmore

The Brutalism of the Barbican furthered our foundational obsession with concrete in the 20th century. Far beyond its pole position as the most consumed synthetic product in the world, and despite the catastrophic carbon cost of its production, concrete’s cultural identity in Britain today exceeds any economic or functional virtues to reach a dominant aesthetic…

2nd Mar 2022

Mansard roof extensions Readmore

What is a mansard roof extension? Mansard roof extensions provide a larger floor area in comparison to a typical loft conversion, as the ceiling height is maximised around the whole perimeter of the space. They have a steeper angle to the outside edge (usually 70-80 degrees), and a lower slope on top, which is usually…

16th Jul 2020

Listed building architects 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…

15th Jan 2019

Conservation area architects: achieving planning consent Readmore

Conservation areas are places that are deemed to be of special architectural or historic interest, and they require management to protect their specific character. Every local authority in England has at least one conservation area….

8th Oct 2017

Fitzrovia listed building extension Readmore

Architecture for London has completed a deep remodelling and extension of a listed building in Fitzrovia. This listed building extension and refurbishment in Fitzrovia carefully balances the retained historic fabric in the original main house with modern living spaces to the rear. The property was originally built in 1798. It is adjacent to the imposing…

22nd Oct 2015

Barnsbury listed house extension Readmore

Planning and listed building applications have been submitted for an extension to a Georgian house in Gibson Square, Islington. The existing terraced house is Grade II listed and located within the Barnsbury Conservation Area…