Category: Architectural Designer, Extensions

Deciding to add an extension to the existing structure of your home is a big project that needs to be brought to the attention of your local authority, and planning permission may be required. Since the project will have a strong impact on the living conditions for your neighbours and your family, there are important building regulations to take into consideration. With the help of your architectural designer, you can ensure that you design an extension that falls well within the building regulations of your area. Continue reading “Extending Your Home – 6 Points You Must Be Aware Of”

Burton Old County Court – Transforming into apartments – the design stage

When a historic building can no longer live up to it’s current purpose and provide the facilities required to serve the public’s needs, new facilities are sort and the old buildings are vacated falling into disrepair however this is a good new story as Burton Old County Court was sold by the local council to a developer. Continue reading “Historic Building Renovation, Burton County Court”

3D Extension Design – Visualisation for project in Little Eaton 

You may remember we visted our client in Little Eaton back in November 2017 with a view to designing a kitchen extension and redesigning the internal layout to optimise the overall living space. The project has moved on and the initial designs are now completed. The client is currently deciding which design/ layout they prefer. Above is design option 1 which has been created in 3D (CGI) to illustrate how the proposed extension would look in situ. Continue reading “3D Visualisation for an Extension Design”

Single Storey Extension to 1930’s property, Little Eaton 

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Of all the technical difficulties that can incur with a residential – or commercial, for that matter – building project, drainage is a pretty big one. In fact there is a whole list of government guidelines covering extensions whose foundations either come into contact with, or are near, drainage.

One quick and efficient way to find out if there’s underground drainage on your property, and whether or not it will have an effect on the design of your planned extension, is to simply contact your local water board.

Continue reading “Can I Build Over Drainage?”

Choosing the right extension drawing services is essential for any project. The drawings are the basis on which the whole project is formed, so it’s of the utmost importance that they’re accurate and professionally created. When asking “who offers the best extension drawing services near me?” – how can you be sure you’re working with the best? Continue reading “5 Tips On Choosing The Right Extension Drawing Services For You”