Mixed use developments are more popular today than ever before. It’s incredibly common to see projects with different combinations of housing, retail, offices, leisure, and community space. This helps to maximise the utility of the land, and can create better communities. However, it does present challenges. One of the biggest is deciding what to do about plant. Is it better to have a single central room or distributed plant for individual uses? Let’s have a look, then you can rely on us if you need help to create outstanding commercial architecture and more. Continue reading →

Whatever project you are planning, from homes and housing to commercial architecture or infrastructure, it is vital to consider the site conditions. Crucially, you should look beneath the ground. It’s very useful to get a clear picture of what is going on, including old foundations, various utilities, the water table, and the type of soil. It will then reduce the risk of issues. Continue reading →

The mass production of cars in the 1920s made them more affordable and accessible. It had a big impact on urban areas. Suddenly they were designed for vehicles to get around easily. This also had an impact on new developments, often designing them with car ownership in mind. However, attitudes are changing and generally we want to reduce reliance on cars. Walkable cities are a fantastic idea, ensuring everything is within walking distance. We want to have a closer look at that here, exploring key design considerations such as commercial architecture. Continue reading →

The 2026 FIFA World Cup was the biggest we’ve ever seen, with three host countries, 48 teams, and over 100 matches. It set several new records, including fan attendance (almost 7 million), all time goalscorer, most saves, and most clean sheets. In addition, it was a fantastic showcase of the diverse stadiums and what is possible with such unique pieces of commercial architecture. They were one of the things that got the most praise during the event, so let’s have a closer look. Continue reading →

Trends come and go in every field, but they can have a huge impact on different industries. Construction and the built environment is definitely one of them. The key thing here is buildings are more permanent than fashion, music, film, and other sectors. Therefore, you need to be careful and shouldn’t focus solely on what is popular at the moment. It’s better to think about the current landscape while also looking to the future. We want to explore that here, examining what is currently trending in commercial architecture and where it could go in the years ahead. Continue reading →

There are very exciting times ahead for the London Museum, with their move to the General Market in Smithfield finally underway. This comes ahead of the official opening at the end of November. It’s been a long wait, but the project is fantastic for all sides. We want to have a look here at how it has given new life to one of the most historic pieces of commercial architecture in Central London. Continue reading →