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EMBRACING CHANGE IN LIFE AND WORK

As we see the clocks change to Summer Time and daylight stretching longer by the day, a new cycle in Nature brings us new perspectives on our life and work at the studio. We have used the first three months of the...

The Inhabitat team has developed a focus to set clear goals mentoring alongside women in architecture at Goal Setting workshops.

LONGING FOR SUNSHINE

Remaining positively creative, enthusiastic and in high spirits after the long Winter months can prove challenging, even for our happy team! Fuelled by mellow jazz tunes and the scent of fresh, warm coffee, we continue hitting...

IT’S TIME FOR UNAPOLOGETIC AUTHENTICITY

New year, new beginnings... and yet it is business as usual at our busy studio by the Thames. Clients and collaborators share their goal-setting targets and New Year resolutions. What a great opportunity to...

THE POWER OF GRATITUDE

As we wrap up for the Christmas celebrations and get ready to enjoy time away from our studio, there is a sense of gratitude and joy. We are grateful for the opportunities and the challenges we faced. Working with our clients,...

“Good ideas come from everywhere. It is more important to recognise a good idea than to author it.” -Jeanne Gang

QUESTION OF THE MONTH

How do I measure that I am getting a fair ROD (Return On Design)? As Ralf Speth’s famous quote explains; ‘If...

“If we’re really committed to growth, we never stop discovering new dimensions of self and self-expression .” -Oprah Winfrey

QUESTION OF THE MONTH

Which are the main planning restrictions on this site? It is important to note that the site...

“Architecture is really about well-being. On the one hand it’s about shelter, I think that people want to feel good in a space... but it’s also about Pleasure” - Zaha Hadid

QUESTION  OF THE MONTH

How many units can I get there? This is a question...

“I must always have a clear image of the form of a work before I begin. Otherwise there is no impulse to create” - Barbara Hepworth-

FEELING BOLD THIS SUMMER?

This Summer has been a time of transformation, both for me personally and for us as an...

"The sky is a reminder that many things are possible even though they seem beyond our reach" -Brandon Royal-

THE 'F' WORD

The weather is getting warmer, and the sunshine is re-turning, bringing with it the promise of summer! It certainly makes us...

"Architecture is not only about shelter. It should be able to excite you,  to calm you, to make you think’" -Zaha Hadid-

3 CONSIDERATIONS FOR PROJECT SUCCESS

As an architect, I often get asked ‘‘What are the chances of success for my project?’’...

“Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus.” -Alexander Graham Bell

WHAT SPRING WILL BRING

For us the end of March marks the beginning of Spring, the clocks go forward, the buds start...

“You can’t blame gravity for falling in love.” Albert Einstein

WHAT CLIENTS LOVE

It is said that the practice of architecture is achieving the right balance between science and art and we couldn’t agree more with this assertion. Fundamental to...

“If you can clearly articulate the dream or the goal, start.” -Simon Sinek- Adrian Forty-

IT’S TIME TO CREATE MOMENTUM

As we return after the Christmas holidays to our desks in our riverside studio, the talk has been about the exciting projects we...

As we head towards the festive period, this is for many of us an opportunity to spend quality time with the family in the home relaxing and enjoying the space that our home provides us. Why not use this opportunity to chat with your family about what...

I can safely say, never before in our lifetimes, we have experienced what we are living through right now. While we are processing the sheer scale of the impact the pandemic on our way of life, we are forced to retreat to the refuge of our homes and...

It is often the case that our houses are not only a place to live and call home; they are also our main investment. Some go onto making career into property, starting with their first home and scaling up the ladder to build a substantial portfolio....

As an architect working with many house renovations projects, I spend a lot of time looking around tired, dated houses in need of renovation. Sometimes, my clients’ needs can be far from the property potential that full demolition appears to be the...

To agree or not to agree… if you are anything like me, I have grown to embrace the fact that my husband and I often disagree on mostly everything! We have a very harmonious relationship though, as over the years, we have learnt to embrace, even...

You look at the house you bought because it had the potential to be transformed into your ‘dream home’. It feels frustrating, particularly comparing this with the feeling when your offer was accepted, and the excitement was running high. You know...

One of the nicest parts of an architect’s job is that I get to meet people in their own environment at the visit consultation. This is not so much to do with entering the private territory of the family home but entering the territory of the mind....

Sandra attended an event at the Copthorne Hotel this June. She said; I was delighted to have the opportunity to speak to the J6 Property Meet group for professional developers and investors- Manni Chopra’s fabulous brain child. This event takes...

Together with the Berkshire Women Architects we recently visited MarlowFM to discuss issues surrounding design and architecture. We also covered the role of these professionals in the build environment. It was a very pleasant opportunity to explain...

How to enhance spatial quality by creating open-plan free-flowing areas… Tip 1 Sliding doors can introduce an element of flexibility in the interior architecture. Tip 2 A central partition can house a fitted kitchen and built-in cabinets within an...

Organised by the RIBA South/ South-East, the Henley design day is an annual event that takes place annually. Inhabitat was part of a joint stand with the Berkshire Women Architects. The intention was to create awareness about the role of women in...

Nearly 2 years ago we worked with two entrepreneurial women, Jenny and Tamar, and helped them through the first steps of property development for a commercial space. We looked at the initial feasibility and space planning. Among other things, there...

Flexibility in contemporary lifestyle is key- the same goes for interior architecture. Clever and adaptable spaces are required by constantly changing needs and times. It’s useful to consider that a simple sliding door can make any room feel bigger...

Coastline piers are definitely one of Britain most common man-made spectacles. The first british pier ever erected was in 1814 on the Isle of Wight. Over 200 years later, this year’s prize winning pier however is Hastings’ Pier by dRMM. Originally...

A response to Dezeen’s Gender Survey In case you missed out on Dezeen’s articles on their gender survey the key findings were that: • Just three of the world’s 100 biggest architecture firms are headed by women. • Only two firms have management...

The concept of community land Trust (CLT) is not a mere one. Letchworth and Welwyn Garden Cities, both in Hertfordshire date back to the beginning of the 21st century. In the past few years there has been a revival of this concept. More and more...

What are Eco-villages? People can work together to regenerate their social and natural environments. A true example of creativity of citizens are eco-villages: rural or urban community that consciously design its own living space, through locally...

The way we live, work and play has changed and there is no going back. The days of the private office, the cubical desk panelled with light blue fabric and the tea lady are well gone. We now want our work to be more life-like. Open plan bright and...

In the UK children can spend up to as many as 1,365 hours in school per year. If our children are spending so much time in one building, it is important that the structure and environment has a positive effect on the young people and their learning...

Which expertise architects and landscape designers could bring to public art projects? It is extremely complex to create an harmonic connection and synergy between public art, architecture and landscape design. A misunderstanding of the social and...

The role of public art in new developments process and to create a sense of community. A Banksy mural that once adorned the walls of a Shoreditch public toilet was rediscovered after a decade. It was walled up by the local Council for preservation....

Need an idea of building costs? We can help! Budgeting for architectural work is sometimes daunting, especially concerning costs. The best way to avoid any surprises is to do your research and be as specific as possible. Every project is different...

We’ve begun a new venture! On Thursday 6th July 2017 we ran our very first Archi-kids workshop. Archi-kids workshops consist of interactive and hands on activities that teach children about architecture and encourage creativity. What we did … We...