Installing a Downstairs Toilet or Cloakroom in London

Posted on September 05, 2017 by Extension Architecture in Building Regulations Ideas

We often get asked by future clients what the most popular home extensions in London are. As architects in London, we feel qualified to say, in our experience, installing a downstairs toilet or cloakroom is something many homeowners consider doing (as well as the usual wanting a bigger kitchen and living area.)

Stairways to Heaven

Posted on August 31, 2017 by Extension Architecture in Blog

The humble staircase, such an everyday thing that you probably don’t think about them very often. As architects, stairs are something we think about a lot! We specialise in double storey extensions and loft conversions, so stairs are an important aspect on most of the projects we work on. How else would our clients access the upper floors of their lovely new extensions! Used in just about every building type, a stairway can be discreet and unobtrusive or used to make a statement, making them a stylish design feature. Cl ...

Adding a Garden Room to your Home

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Extension Architecture in Blog

Adding a garden room to your home can be an excellent way of creating some much-needed extra space for you and your family, as well as allowing you to use your garden no matter what the weather (a must in rainy old London!). A garden room can be used in many different ways, and they are an excellent and very cost-effective way of adding extra value to your home in a quirky and unique way. If you don't fancy the disruption of having a more traditional double or single storey extension built onto your home, then a garden r ...

Single Storey Rear & Side Extension in Greenwich

Posted on August 18, 2017 by Extension Architecture in Single Storey Extension Ideas in Case-Studies, Rear Extension, Side Extension, Single Storey Extension

Date: November 2016 Borough: Greenwich Project Type: Single storey exension side & rear Wrap-around Extension and internal reconfigurations on the ground floor. [carousel_slide id='54764'] Brief Our concept design and materials for this rear extension had to closely match the host building, to comply with the policies for planning permission for extensions in Greenwich. We also had to observe the rule for corner plots, meaning we had to step back one metre from the boundary. In order to obse ...

What To Expect When Having A Home Extension

Posted on August 15, 2017 by Extension Architecture in House Extension Ideas

In the long run having an extension will be hugely beneficial to you, your family and the value of your home. However, depending on what you are having done there will be some level of disruption. Unless you are fortunate enough to be able to move out during the building of your home extension you should be prepared to put up with some inconveniences, such as dust, noise and the loss of the use of some rooms. With this blog, we aim to help you prepare prior to your extension or conversion and to give you have a better idea ...

Conservatory Or Extension – The Pros And Cons

Posted on August 03, 2017 by Extension Architecture in Conservatory Extension Ideas

Who doesn't crave a little extra breathing space at home? But here's the kicker: what if you could expand without even lifting a finger (well, almost)? Picture this: you're lounging in your cozy nest, pondering the age-old question of whether to extend your home or cozy up with a charming conservatory. It's a tough call, right? That's where we swoop in to make your decision a breeze.

London Architecture Stamps

Posted on August 01, 2017 by Extension Architecture in Blog

The month of July saw the merging of two very popular interests; stamps and architecture. Of course, our passion lies predominantly in the latter (architecture’s in our name, after all), but who doesn’t love a good collection of stamps? They’re cultural, artistic and even a good investment. Royal Mail is well known for bringing out special collections of themed stamps - in fact, they’ve been doing it for over 50 years. From celebrating significant events such as the London 2012 Olympics to charting t ...