Thoughts on architecture, design, planning, and the art of creating exceptional homes.
What does it cost to extend or renovate a home in Hampshire? A realistic guide to extension costs per square metre, architectural design fees in Winchester, and project timelines.
How to balance Hampshire’s vernacular architecture — flint, red brick, oak frames — with modern interior living through thoughtful house extensions and period property modernisation.
A practical guide to planning permission, permitted development rights, building regulations and listed building consent across Winchester, the South Downs and the New Forest.
A permitted development extension doesn't have to mean a permitted-development aesthetic. Here's how we used brick corbels, terracotta fins, and monolithic form to bring real architecture to a PD-compliant extension.
Wiltshire's chalk streams are among the rarest habitats on Earth. Building beside them demands exceptional care. Here's how we approach it.
Converting a historic barn or farm building into a home is one of architecture's most rewarding challenges. Here's how to get it right.
In a protected chalk landscape like the Vale of Pewsey, the garden is never separate from the wider landscape. Here's how we design them together.
The shopfronts of Marlborough High Street are one of its defining characteristics. Designing a new one — or restoring an old one — demands real craft.
Flint is one of Wiltshire's most distinctive — and most demanding — building materials. Here's how we use it in contemporary architecture.
From Hungerford to Devizes, the Kennet and Avon Canal defines the character of a whole swathe of Wiltshire. Here's how we approach designing homes along its banks.
Marlborough's high street is one of the widest and finest in England. Extending or altering a building here demands exceptional care.
Designing a home near Savernake Forest — one of England's oldest woodlands — demands a particular sensitivity. Here's how we approach it.
The Vale of Pewsey is one of Wiltshire's most beautiful — and most protected — landscapes. Here's what it means to design a home here.
From sarsen stone to Chilmark limestone, Wiltshire's building materials tell the story of its landscape. Understanding them is essential to designing well here.
Our Marlborough studio sits at the heart of the North Wessex Downs — one of England's largest Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Here's what that means for how we design.
We're delighted to announce the opening of our Marlborough studio — bringing our residential design practice to the heart of Wiltshire.
Weathering steel has become one of the most compelling materials in contemporary residential architecture. Here's why — and how to use it well.
Extending a thatched property is one of architecture's most delicate balancing acts. Here's the approach that produces the best results.
What happens when individual freedom of design meets collective place-making? The self-build masterplan — done well — is one of the most exciting models in residential development.
A gallery building is one of the most demanding briefs in architecture — how do you create a building that serves the art, the visitor, and the street?
Self-build is one of the most rewarding routes to homeownership — and one of the most misunderstood. Here's what it actually involves.
A kitchen extension is the most popular home improvement in the UK. Here's how to make sure yours is genuinely exceptional.
Everything you need to know about the architectural design process and planning permission — from your first conversation with an architect through to full planning approval.
The living room is the heart of the home — a space for family, entertaining, and quiet evenings alike. Here's how to design one that does it all beautifully.
Designing a house is one of the most complex and rewarding things you can do. Here's how to approach it — and what to expect at each stage.
Two of the most misunderstood aspects of any building project — and why getting them right from the start saves time, money, and stress.
From rear kitchen extensions to side returns and garden studios, here are our favourite ways to add space and value to your Hampshire home.
Passivhaus is the world's leading energy standard for buildings. Here's what it means in practice — and whether it's right for your project.
Conservation Areas present real planning constraints — but also genuine design opportunities. Here's how to navigate them successfully.
The home office has become a permanent fixture in most family homes. Here's how to design one that supports the way you really work.
A comprehensive guide to what you can build without full planning permission in Hampshire.
How specifying responsibly sourced, low-carbon materials can enhance both performance and beauty.
Five design approaches we use to flood interiors with daylight without compromising privacy.
A realistic guide to costs, contingencies, and how to get the most value from your investment.
Listed building consent is a distinct process from planning permission — here's how to navigate it successfully.
The open-plan revolution transformed residential design — but is it always the right answer?
A loft conversion is often the most cost-effective way to add significant space to your home. Here's everything you need to know.
Choosing an architect is one of the most important decisions you'll make. Here's how to approach it.
