Author Archives: Stephen Hall

Did you know this about extensions?

Our philosophy is to settle for nothing less than top quality results, no matter the project’s nature. Having completed a wide selection of structures for various clients throughout the years, the level of talent and experience that we hold is second to none. With some of the finest architects London has to give behind us, we can comfortably take on any challenge that we’re presented with. Continue reading

Should architectural competitons become more open?

Architectural competitions have been responsible for some of the most incredible buildings in the whole world. One of the most surprising is the Houses of Parliament (aka the Palace of Westminster). The original was heavily damaged in 1834 following a fire due to an overheated stove. A Royal Commission was set up to determine what style the new building should take. Ultimately a competition was agreed on and 97 entries were studied. The winning design was by Charles Barry. The architect would receive a knighthood for the work. Continue reading