Selfbuilder Diaries

Jo and Andrew’s dream New England-style home on the Dorset coast is finally taking shape after years of planning woes, and their original builder dropping out a week before demolition began! Jo takes up the story… When we purchased our... View Article

Design your very own ‘Wonderwall’

Interior designer Judith Harrop describes how with careful design, you can make a media wall for all your home entertainment needs that’s an integral part of your interior design, and provides the right balance of aesthetics and function The term... View Article

Wetland wonder

Simon Roberts and Sarah Bruml managed to achieve their innovative, sustainable and flood-resilient cabin on a highly sensitive site next to a tidal creek and natural wetland in Southwold, thanks to a bedded-in design TEXT DEBBIE JEFFERY IMAGES DAVID VALINSKY Serendipity... View Article

Major changes to the building safety act: what to look out for

Following the Grenfell Tower tragedy, the Building Safety Act 2022 aimed to revolutionise the way buildings are designed and constructed. While this was a major shift in the regulatory framework, further significant changes were introduced on 1st October 2023. Although the... View Article

Thomas Alexander Homes Expands Senior Management Team.

Yorkshire-based housebuilder Thomas Alexander Homes has made two new key appointments as it continues to grow following the successful recent launches of two new housing developments. Chris Warren has joined the company as Senior Buyer, where he will play a... View Article

WilkinsonEyre unveils Bakhmaro Mountain Hotel

In a valley at an altitude of approximately 2000m, Bakhmaro Mountain Hotel provides access to unparalleled views of the steep mountain slopes. WilkinsonEyre’s competition-winning proposal has been designed to connect guests to the wider landscape from the moment of arrival.... View Article

Plans Submitted for 142-Home Brownfield Regeneration in Battersea

Local property developer Rockwell, has submitted proposals by award-winning architects, Farrells, to redevelop an underused brownfield site to deliver 142 much-needed new homes in Battersea, Wandsworth. As one of the oldest buildings in the Ransomes Dock area, the Glassmill (1 Battersea Bridge Road) is no... View Article

41 homes receive planning approval at Trimdon Village

Regional housebuilder, Homes by Esh has received planning permission from Durham County Council to build 41 residential homes at Trimdon Village after concluding the acquisition of the 7.5 acres of land in September 2023. Brought forward by Esh Group’s private... View Article

Rayner right to be ambitious on housebuilding.

At UKREiiF, Angela Rayner, Shadow Housing Secretary made several commitments to help solve the  UK’s housing crisis including new towns, greater numbers of affordable housing, a return of housing  targets and a clear design code criteria.  Richard Beresford, Chief Executive... View Article

HKR Architects announces Senior promotions

International Design Practice, HKR Architects is pleased to announce the appointment of Kola Ojeyomi as our new Managing Director. As the practice continues to expand its reach and impact in the global design arena, this exciting transition will be instrumental... View Article