Author Archives: Stephen Hall

Celebrating Scotland’s love for architecture

A decade may not seem like a long time to some people, but regardless, it provides enough time for a company to establish itself as one of the best respected in its industry. We are proud to have achieved this status ourselves due to our architectural work not only in London, but also across the UK and overseas as well. Architecture may present its challenges, but we always face them head on to deliver the finest services to our customers. Continue reading

Changing the destiny of old materials

Architects all around the world are concerned with protecting the natural environment and show this in their work. The buildings they design can utilise a wide array of materials, including those from sustainable sources and recycled or reclaimed ones that are put to new use rather than wasted. On top of this they can feature energy efficient technologies and other systems that reduce the carbon footprint of the building. This makes it greener in the long term. Continue reading

Architecture or building; what is the difference?

One of the most difficult things to categorise in the architectural field is what structures fall under architecture and which are simply building. It is a tough distinction to make, leading to several arguments about what each title entails. It is simple to see that a building such as the Sydney Opera House is a beautiful example of architecture whereas a shed is not in the same league. The difficulty comes with structures that fall in between these two extremes. Continue reading