Double Storey Rear Extension in Banstead, London

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Extension Architecture in Double Storey Extension Ideas in 3D Visualisation, Case-Studies, Double Storey Extension, Single Storey Extension, Sutton

Date: October 2016 Location: Banstead Project Type:Double storey rear exension, Single storey side exension, Loft conversion Double Storey Rear Extension in Banstead, London London architects; Extension architecture were instructed to design a Double Storey Extension to a detached house in Banstead. Our team created a rear extension to enlarge the dining / kitchen area, a new utility room with skylight, larger windows and bi-folding doors to maximise natural daylight. The team also enlarged the bed ...

Double Storey Rear Extension in Islington, London

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Extension Architecture in Double Storey Extension Ideas in Case-Studies, Double Storey Extension, Islington, Rear Extension

Date:2017Borough: IslingtonProject Type:Double storey exension Double Storey Rear Extension in Islington, London Additional storey above an existing extension, creating a double storey rear extension in Islington Brief Double Storey Rear Extension in Islington: this project was for an additional Storey at the rear on an existing terrace, extending the living space, with internal configurations within a four-storey property. Much of Islington is made up of conservation areas, so there needed ...

Understanding Planning Permission

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Extension Architecture in Planning Permission Ideas

If you are planning on building an extension on your home an important question to ask yourself is whether or not you need planning permission or if your extension designs come under Permitted Development rights.In this blog, we examine the history of planning permission, when you might need it and when you might not. Extension Architecture are experienced at submitting planning applications to London borough councils including Hounslow, Westminster, Bexley, and Sutton and have an almost 100% success rate. Why do I need Pla ...

What To Expect From Your Site Survey

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Extension Architecture in Building Regulations Ideas

So you have decided you want to extend your home. London house prices mean it is too expensive to move and you are settled where you are; you just need more space. What’s the first thing you should do? Decide where to put the extension? Debate whether it should be single or double storey? Fantasise about the value it will add to your property? The first thing you should do is call your architect and ask them to come and do a full site survey. Why have a full site survey done? Having an architect come and survey ...

What Do The GE Results Mean For UK Architecture?

Posted on June 15, 2017 by Extension Architecture in Blog

Political uncertainty in the country and the architecture industry After assurances that there would not be an election until 2020, it certainly came as a shock to many when Theresa May announced that the election would be taking place in June. At the time, it appeared that the Conservatives were guaranteed a landslide majority, giving Mrs May a strong mandate to take the UK into Brexit negotiations. However, as polling day crept ever closer, the polls suggested Labour’s popularity was increasing at a staggering rate an ...

5 Ways to Create More Space Without Moving

Posted on June 08, 2017 by Extension Architecture in Blog

Creating More Space In Your Home We’ve all been there, the home you love is starting to feel a tad on the small side; perhaps your family has grown or maybe you would like to have the space to work from home? Whatever the reasons, you may start thinking the only option is to search for somewhere bigger. But finding a larger house and moving can be an incredibly stressful undertaking (not to mention expensive!) so, before you pay a visit to your local estate agent, why not take a look at our top 5 tips to create more ...

Case Study: Single Storey Extension

Posted on June 06, 2017 by Extension Architecture in Single Storey Extension Ideas

What do you need to do to transform your home? Space is the key, and getting more of it will provide the means to make your home different. Plus, the overall cost, when compared to moving, is generally going to be cheaper, especially if you’re looking at increasing the size of your property.The single storey extension is an ideal way to extend your property: generally, the designing and planning are straightforward, and in terms of adding value to a property, increased living space tends to work more in your favour than, s ...