America’s Gift to the World: The History and Future of Skyscrapers in London

Posted on July 04, 2017 by Extension Architecture in Blog

To mark American Independence Day, we will take a look at the history and the future of skyscrapers in London. As London based architects, we at Extension Architecture are always keeping an eye on the skyline for inspiration and to fuel our love of architecture.

Fire Regulations Following Grenfell Tower: What Must Change?

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Extension Architecture in Building Regulations Ideas

Fire Regulations Following Grenfell TowerThe events of the last few weeks have shocked all of us, both in London and around the world. The Grenfell Tower fire disaster was a horrific event resulting in unimaginable loss for families across the world, whose friends and family were living in the flats. Tragically, their grief is possibly made all the worse by the fact that this terrible event was utterly avoidable. Along with the rest of the country, Extension Architecture extend our heartfelt love and sympathy to anyone who ...

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 ...