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Practice Note Number 15: The Name

When starting up I had to think hard about what my new venture should be called. I knew I would probably end up with “Name” Architects, but I thought I... read more →
  • 17 Dec 2020
  • Practice Notes, Writing

Practice note number 14: Planning permission – an on-going consideration

Soon after thoughts about carrying out some building work to a property have been formed, thoughts will often turn to planning permission requirements and how best to deal with them.... read more →
  • 17 Dec 2019
  • Practice Notes, Writing

Practice Note Number 13: Don’t Forget the Party Wall Act

It’s the part of the process that often gets overlooked but has the potential to cause delay and add costs and any building project in close proximity to neighbouring properties.... read more →
  • 17 Oct 2019
  • Practice Notes, Writing

Notes on Self Build – You know your are nearly finished when……

The last part of any job is always hard work. Those final finishing touches are the ones that you end up looking at and they come along just when builders,... read more →
  • 20 Jun 2019
  • Self Build, Writing

My Other Life

This text was published in The Architects' Journal in May 2015. My other life as a girls’ football coach A few years ago I started taking my son to play... read more →
  • 1 Jun 2015
  • Writing

How We Think About Space in Architecture

This text was submitted as part of a symposium organised by the Royal Academy. The symposium was part of the exhibition at the Royal Academy called Sensing Spaces – Architecture... read more →
  • 18 Sep 2014
  • Writing

Internet Shopping is Good for You

Our text was shortlisted in an RIBA competition titled Resources, Urbanism, Community and Collaboration - What does the future hold? This is what we said: Urbanism & Community Internet shopping... read more →
  • 13 Nov 2013
  • Writing

People make Buildings

We like to remember the fact that buildings are built for people – and built by people. The process of construction is informative, rewarding and surprising for everyone concerned. We... read more →
  • 12 Apr 2013
  • Writing

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