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Apply These Architectural Design Techniques to Improve Your Designs


As an architect, exploring distinctive design concepts and variations is key to developing your imagination and improving your creative skills. One of the best ways to get inspired is by browsing the designs of famous architects and studying how they approach their architecture. Explore famous architecture: Studying the work of famous architects can influence your perspective on the different elements architecture. Immersing yourself in their designs can spark fresh ideas and challenge your preconceptions. Frank Lloyd Wright’s nature-inspired forms, for example, offer a striking contrast to the clean lines and minimalist elegance of Mies van der Rohe’s modernist masterpieces. By […]

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The benefits of a house extension vs moving house


You have to make a big decision when your current house can no longer accommodate your needs; should you extend it or relocate to a new home? While there are benefits to both alternatives, moving might sometimes be significantly outweighed by the advantages of making changes to your existing home. Cost-Effectiveness Although the initial cost of an extension can be high, it’s typically less expensive than the total cost of moving. The cost of moving can quickly increase when you  take into account stamp duty, relocation expenses, legal fees, and estate agent fees. Furthermore, in the current property market, expanding […]

From Sketch to Site: Architectural Design Explained


The architectural design phase of any build is arguably one of the most important. It allows you to build concrete foundations for the entire process ahead. This being said, architects do far more than just throw together a few mock-ups. In actual fact, there is more to it than meets the eye. In today’s blog post, we explore the journey from initial sketches to the final result. Pre-Design  Prior to beginning architectural design, the architect must first gather an understanding of the project requirements. Aesthetics aren’t everything. Whilst they do play an important role, consideration must also be given to […]

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