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A Kitchen extension completed in 2023 in London, SE6

London SE6 kitchen extension and garden access steps

How to convert a trussed loft

How to choose your flat roof specifications

Flat roofs are an effective way of keeping the rain out whilst minimising the height of the roof.

Why you should use an Architect.

Architects specialise in the design of buildings and have skills they can use to investigate the design options and to present these to you so that you can make an informed choice about what you will build.

The New Building Regulations 2022

As you are probably aware, there are new Building regulations coming into effect in June this year (2022), making it more difficult to comply with the Building regulations.

Construction Progress for an extension & refurbishment

UK Government Abolishes Housing Targets

Over the last two decades, South and East London has endured large-scale residential developments for the growing population of London.

The importance of drawings

Drawings are essential for several reasons but their real value transcends the realm of ‘reason’.

A Guide to choosing windows for your extension.

Windows are a crucial element of any building work. You need to take care in deciding which type of window will suit your house or extension.

A recent visit to the Alhambra in Granada, Spain

On a recent trip to Granada, Spain, I visited the Alhambra. The Alhambra is now a museum but used to be a walled citadel which enclosed palaces, gardens, and community housing for soldiers and artisans.

The importance of insulated homes in reducing our demand for energy

Insulating our homes is important in order to slow down heat loss and reduce our consumption of gas and electricity.

How to choose your floor construction.

The construction of the floor is an important design decision despite the fact that it is not something you can see or is rarely discussed during the design phase.

We are chartered architects in Bromley with 20 years of experience. We work on residential projects across Bromley, Croydon, SE London and Kent.

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