Whether youre building a new eco-friendly smart home or a modest property extension, it is likely you will need to commission architectural services to bring your ideas together.
As those two diverse examples illustrate, you will need to find an architect with the right skill set and experience to match your specific project. Continue reading “How To Choose Architectural Services With Confidence”
Just like in fashion, interior design and gadgets, architecture too falls prey to fads although in the case of architecture these tend to be more about developments than whims.
What are the residential architecture design trends of 2018? Well, heres a run-down on some of the more prominent changes you can expect to see when youre out and about. Continue reading “7 Of The Latest Architectural Design Trends To Keep An Eye On!”
In architectural circles there are certain key personality traits in an individual that put him or her above their competitors. And the same applies to architectural firms.
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If only the architectural design of a self-build home were as simple and straightforward as the square houses with pitched roofs that we drew for our family and friends while in primary school. However, when it comes to the architectural design for a home were going to need a lot more help. Continue reading “What’s Involved In The Architectural Design For A Home?”
If youre planning on building a luxury bespoke home then chances are its going to be somewhere with pretty spectacular scenery rather than in the midst of a housing estate in town. This means your dream home will probably be somewhere in the countryside a rural area or perhaps even in a location which is considered an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
And here lies your first challenge gaining planning permission to build in a beautiful, rural location. Often these sites are in conservation areas and its here that having an expert architect on board (especially a local one) comes into its own.
Continue reading “Building A Luxury Home With An Expert Architectural Designer”
As you might imagine, the actual process an architectural designer goes through when designing a house is fairly technical, but each project usually follows a series of straightforward stages. Here is a summary of what is involved.
If you are self-building you are under no legal obligation to work with an architectural designer at all in which case each of these stages would fall under your direct remit. Not surprisingly, most self-build homeowners choose to work with an architectural designer they offer a lot of valuable support at each phase. At BDS Architecture we also offer a construction and project management service through our sister business, so we are well placed to take even more weight off your shoulders.
Continue reading “How Do Architectural Designers Actually Go About Designing A House?”
The world will never be short of unique home designs were sure. And just to prove it we have collected seven from around the world America, Australia, Japan and Argentina – for your particular perusal. Were sure these fantastic pieces of liveable concrete architecture will wow you just as much they did us:
Continue reading “Unique Concrete Modern Home Designs To Take Your Breath Away!”
The kitchen is at the very heart of many homes and it is not surprising that many house extensions include the reformation and/ or the extension of an existing kitchen layout. A room where all the family can enjoy delicious food and relax together.
Here at BDS Architecture Ltd we have compiled photos of some of our favourite kitchen extensions…
“The first writing of the human being was drawing, not writing.” – Marjane Satrapi, French & Iranian Artist & Writer
Architectural design is a concept that entails the components of a structure and how they are combined to create a complete and functional building. It involves creating sketches, preparing layouts and models, and determining the design elements for a building. Vitruvius, a renowned Roman architect of centuries ago, premised the architectural idea on three fundamental elements- aesthetic appeal, strength, and functionality.
As a business owner its not every day you go about hiring an architect for your premises. And yet its so crucial that you know what youre doing. Youre going to be spending a lot of time in this physical structure, after all, so its important you get something you like.
Continue reading “Commercial Architectural Services Key Things To Look Out For”
The practice of architecture evolves continuously as it seeks to push the confines of the aesthetics of a building, a room or even a community. With every new year, new inspirations and trends grace the world of architecture as ambitious architects draw from technological and scientific advancements to come up with innovative building designs. This article explores the aspects that define the architectural trends in the Midlands.
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Extending your living space can be one of the most exciting things you do to your home. Maybe you have envisioned making adjustments since you bought the property or due to a change in circumstances you need more living space.
Continue reading “Extending Your Living Space – Architectural Design Service Is Key”
Architects are professionals, trained and licensed to plan and design buildings, both residential and commercial. When choosing an architect and depending on your needs, you should look at companies with the expertise you require, but you should also ask around for references.
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Sometimes it is difficult to envisage what your new house will look like in real life. Here at BDS Architecture we can take your design drawings and bring them to life with a computer generated 3D image. Not only a great way to understand drawings better but they can also smooth out any build issues before any construction costs are incurred!…
When it comes to finding an architectural designer to work with on your project whether residential or commercial it always helps to have an architect you communicate well with. Another benefit, some would say, is that the architect is local to the area in which your project will be based in our case Derby and the surrounding towns and villages. Certainly, although this isnt critical, it does have its benefits.
Continue reading “3 Advantages Of Working With A Local Derby Architectural Designer”
Foundations are the most critical part of a building, and sometimes the most expensive. Most people will advise on 600mm as the standard depth of foundation. Unfortunately, several factors affect the depth of the foundation. Hence, such a one-fits-all solution might be disastrous.
You’re probably familiar with the prospect of architectural drawings, but many people fall into the trap of presuming that they’re only applicable or useful for large builds. The reality, however, is much different. A set of professionally developed and rendered drawings is an essential part of the building process – that applies regardless of the scale of the construction.
Continue reading “Do You Need Architectural Drawings For An Extension?”
We have said it before and we will say it again, foundations are the most critical part of any building. Unfortunately, they can be the most expensive too. It’s not just the cost of laying foundations that make this part of the building process so expensive. It’s also the fact that there can be many unforeseen problems that crop up. Dealing with complicated foundations can become expensive.
Continue reading “Foundations – The Unforeseen Costs To Avoid”
The foundation of an extension is equally as important as that of the main house. It needs to be built to last and support the new additional structure. Here are four types of foundations suitable for anchoring an extension.
Continue reading “Foundations For Extensions – Different Types To Consider”
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