May, 2023
If you are planning on building works that affect the roof of existing buildings or converting garages, barns, and outbuildings, you will need an ecological survey to ensure that there are no bats nesting in your proposed locations. It is […]
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May, 2023
As architects, we believe that it is a fundamental principle of architecture to consider how a proposed building or renovation could affect neighbours, the environment, and the surrounding landscape, particularly within the Cotswolds AONB. Obtaining the correct planning permissions, and […]
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April, 2023
We often refer to ambitious architecture in the studio but what does it mean to us and our work? We took a few minutes to sit down with our Founder and Lead Architect, Ashleigh Clarke, to find out what ambitious […]
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April, 2023
As Cotswolds-based architects, we take a huge amount of inspiration from the beautiful rolling hills of the local countryside and we love our studio space which is perfectly located. As so many of our clients live in Areas of Outstanding […]
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March, 2023
2023 is shaping up to be a busy year in the studio, with a number of exciting projects coming to fruition. In this week’s blog we take a snapshot of some of our current projects, all of which have received […]
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March, 2023
Before engaging an architect, it’s important to have a clear understanding of what an architect does and how their skills and experience will benefit you. You cannot legally call yourself an Architect unless you have degree-level training (5 years) and […]
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March, 2023
Last week our Founder and Lead Architect, Ashleigh Clarke, sat down with the wonderful team at Sharvell Properties to discuss designing beautiful spaces in the Cotswolds and what to expect when working with an architect for their latest journal feature – Designing beautiful […]
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February, 2023
Your property is your home, and its interior spaces are tailored specifically to your own sense of style and personal taste and lifestyle, but what are the best ways to add value to your home? It’s always worth remembering that […]
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February, 2023
It is essential that our designs and their costings are always bespoke to our client’s project and we understand the importance of a collaborative approach from the very first introduction. Understanding our client’s budgets and presenting the best design to achieve […]
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January, 2023
In short, it’s busy! But it’s also exciting and hugely varied. From liaising with clients, making site visits, managing projects and workflow, dealing with the planning process and working on designs it’s easy to see why the studio is a […]
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