There are two undeniable facts about London; there is currently a housing crisis and land availability is an issue. But, could there be a solution by making it easier to do airspace extensions? Adding extra storeys to buildings where it is viable and safe could provide lots of new homes. There is certainly backing for this, particularly from the London Assembly Planning and Regeneration Committee. Let’s have a closer look at their recommendations, then you can speak to us if you want to work with creative architects in London. Continue reading →

The current National Planning Policy Framework has an ambitious target to build 300,000 extra homes every year in England. To achieve this though, it estimates 370,000 homes need to get planning permission annually. Unfortunately, the latest figures show approvals have sunk to the lowest point for over a decade. It’s got alarms ringing about the future housing pipeline. Let’s have a look, then you can rely on us if you want to work with a top architect in London. Continue reading →

In the past it was relatively easy to design building envelopes. Largely they would be brick and mortar. However, modern buildings have more intense demands for safety and performance. They can feature a much larger array of different components. So, it becomes harder to design them. We want to have a closer look at this here to provide some useful advice. Then, if you have projects in mind like residential architecture in London, you can rely on us. Continue reading →