As an architect in London, we pride ourselves on operating under a culture of excellence and delivering nothing less than the best to all of our projects. We deliver unique visions both in public buildings and for private residential properties. Over the years, we have worked on a variety of projects which have allowed us to show off our creative flair and given us a chance to work on truly unique proposals. As the year comes to an end, we are glad to be involved in one of our most exciting projects yet: the development of a new research centre at the Science Museum in London. Continue reading
How does architecture affect people psychologically?
The design of properties can have a positive or negative impact on the emotional and psychological wellbeing of the people that see and spend time in them. An interesting new study is looking at measuring the contemplative effects that looking at buildings can have on people, using modern fMRI to gauge responses. The aim of the research is to determine what positive benefits can be achieved and give planners information they can use for their future designs. Continue reading
The next generation of Prague’s residential architecture
Oaks Prague is set to be one of the most innovative residential developments in the whole world. The 400 million Euro project will see 220 homes built on a 140 hectare site located 20km to the South-East of the capital city. It will showcase the best in European design thanks to the fact that ten different companies will be contributing designs to the project, seven from the UK and three from the Czech Republic. Architects from each company are set to work alongside Edward Durell Stone Jr and Associates and John Thompson & Partners (the designers of leisure facilities for the site and developer of the style guide respectively). Continue reading
