In broad terms, the most significant difference between commercial and residential architecture is the shift in focus of the use of space. In a home, the main focus is on comfort and aesthetics, from a business perspective the use of space is critical in achieving maximum performance and efficiency. However, this focus is of course not exclusive in either case, and all of these qualities are important in the creation of both commercial and residential architecture in London and throughout the world. Continue reading →

At the beginning of March 2016, the shortlist for the RIBA London Regional awards for architectural excellence was released. It included 68 buildings from throughout the capital, including homes, commercial properties and public buildings from the leisure and education sectors. The projects were chosen from an amazing 181 entries, and we were proud to have two of our projects chosen for inclusion on the shortlist. Continue reading →

Surprisingly, humans are not the only species responsible for the creation of incredible architecture; there are many wonderful examples of structures in the animal kingdom too. Architects could take inspiration from the ingenuity behind some of them, and they become even more impressive when we consider that unlike humans, tools and machinery are not used in the construction. Continue reading →