For any architect, space is the most valuable material they have to work with. Making appropriate use of available space is the key for successful design, and this is something we keep in mind in all the work we do. This doesn’t only apply to the creation of new buildings, but also when adapting and altering existing ones. Continue reading →

The word brutal would not normally bring to mind ideas of beauty, but this is not necessarily the case when the term Brutalism is used to describe certain buildings. When we understand elements such as the era, the circumstance and the purpose of Brutalist buildings, it becomes easy to see and appreciate the beauty in them. Continue reading →

Flint House in Buckinghamshire was awarded the prestigious 2015 RIBA House of the Year Award on November 25th. The building was commissioned by Jacob Rothschild, of the historic banking family, and designed by London architectural practice Skene Catling de la Pena. It was built on the Waddesdon Manor estate and will provide accommodation for visiting artists and guests. It beat off competition for the prize from a shortlist of seven other stunning projects from across the UK. Continue reading →