A unique aspect of being part of the architectural sector is the way in which competition manifests itself. On the one side there’s no escaping the fact that we are a business, and work requirements are keenly contested by all practices. Despite this, it’s the case that you will find nothing but support, admiration and respect for the work of others throughout our profession. Yes, we are a business and need to ensure we succeed in that regard, but ultimately our passion as professionals is to see architectural projects succeed no matter who was behind them. Continue reading →

A view we have always encouraged when thinking about architecture is for people to think in terms of space rather than rooms. It’s important to break free from the mindset which says a building must have a specific amount of rooms in it. Looking beyond this means you can focus instead on the overall level of space available and the purpose. This allows the design to meet your wishes and requirements. Continue reading →

Creating the right office space can be a tough task. This is evident from the number of unused offices across the UK. There has been an oversupply of them in many areas, resulting in empty buildings or only partial occupancy. The problem could be a number of things including lack of interest from businesses, high rent demands, or the fact that the spaces do not suit the needs of the users they are seeking to attract. Continue reading →

New research published by the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) at the beginning of April 2016 suggests that the contribution architecture makes to an economy is dramatically underestimated. The report makes interesting reading and claims that the undervaluation could be as much as AUD$1 billion per year in Australia when considering areas like technological and business development. Similar underestimations could be expected to be occurring in many other countries. Continue reading →

Over your lifetime, it is likely you’ll move to a new home several times. Many people move to their final homes in an effort to downsize, perhaps after their families have moved out and their space requirements decrease. Whatever your reason for downsizing, moving to a smaller property does not mean having to compromise on the design. In fact, it can be an opportunity to go for a very bold design that makes the best use of the space that is available. Continue reading →

One of the most demanding elements of creating commercial architecture is the pressure to deliver an optimised use of space. In every industry, it really is the case that every inch of a building represents part of their operational costs, so using the space in the most effective way possible is vital for success. We have recently become aware of an impressive innovation which not only allows architects to achieve this, but also takes important environmental considerations into account. Continue reading →