Building without planning permission
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Most people have permitted development rights on their property that allow them to make certain changes without the need to apply for.. Continue Reading >
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How needs and desires shape every piece of architecture
10th Jan, 2024
Every building project, no matter how large or small, starts with a need. Sometimes the need is driven by practicality.. Continue Reading >
Eight strategies to reduce energy use in buildings
14th Apr, 2023
“Leading scientists now say that unless we change course drastically, within the lifetime of people alive today, we are heading.. Continue Reading >
How will COVID-19 change what we need from our homes?
21st Apr, 2020
I’ve always said that Communion is privileged to work on the most important spaces in our world – our homes.. Continue Reading >
The layout of space
11th Sep, 2019
Once the fundamentals of the design of the site are established, the choreography of everyday life is the next thing.. Continue Reading >
The fundamentals of design
11th Sep, 2019
The most successful changes to your space take into account the things you cannot change. There are only a few.. Continue Reading >
What can and can’t you do with listed buildings?
8th Feb, 2017
Listed buildings are one of our greatest cultural assets. They are extraordinarily evocative places and to have them in our.. Continue Reading >
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Planning permission, understanding and obtaining permission
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If you want to extend your home or build a new one, the words ‘planning permission’ can strike fear. But.. Continue Reading >
How do I get planning permission for a barn conversion?
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How to get planning permission for a barn conversion is one of the questions we’re most frequently.. Continue Reading >
Undertaking a Strategic Property Review on Kentchurch Estate
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Kentchurch Estate in Herefordshire has been owned by a single family for nearly a thousand years. The 2,000.. Continue Reading >
Earth House – January 2025 Update
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It’s January 2025. Alex sums up the project’s progress so far, including the materials used from the site to build.. Continue Reading >
Earth House – December 2024 Update
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As the rammed earth walls continue, the landscaping is showing meaningful progression as the ponds and gardens begin to show.. Continue Reading >
Earth House – October 2024 Update
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The crescent takes shape as the rammed earth shuttering begins. This will form the back walls of the kitchen and.. Continue Reading >
Earth House – August 2024 Update
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It’s time to construct the concrete plinths for the rammed earth walls using shuttering. This project features two key walls.. Continue Reading >
Earth House – July 2024 Update
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The reinforced concrete slab is being laid. For this, we used locally-sourced recycled aggregate for the sub-base. For roadways on.. Continue Reading >
Earth House – June 2024 Update
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We can now see the plan of the house set in the landscape, and the grounds are taking shape. Even.. Continue Reading >
Earth House – May 2024 Update
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It’s now May 2024. While April saw the landscaping begin to take shape, with the gentle scooping out from.. Continue Reading >
What Awards Really Mean
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I’m delighted to say that, in the past few months, our church reordering project at St Mary Magdalene Church in Tanworth-in-Arden has.. Continue Reading >
Earth House – April 2024 Update
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It’s April 2024, and the digging continues. The extent of the proposed landscaping is starting to emerge. We worked.. Continue Reading >
Earth House – March 2024 Update
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It’s March 2024, and the Earth House earthworks have begun for this exceptional house in an exceptional landscape. Set.. Continue Reading >
The value of a 3D visualisation – a client’s perspective
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We have been working with a couple who live in a former estate building with a palatial.. Continue Reading >
Podcast 10: Reimagining a Kitchen to Make a Lasting Contribution to the Heritage of an Historic Farmhouse
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Our clients, Rosie and Rod, had lived in their beautiful,.. Continue Reading >
Podcast 9: A Modern Barn That Sits Sensitively in its Surroundings
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Our clients had an area of land on their property that seemed perfect for a new.. Continue Reading >
The Question of Removing Pews
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Perhaps the most controversial element of any church reordering involves the pews. Any decision to remove them is fraught with debate.. Continue Reading >
Podcast 8: Evolving a Gothic Revival Church to Create an Informal 21st Century Community Space
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We first began working with St. Matthias Church, Torquay, in 2015. The.. Continue Reading >
Podcast 7: Extending a Worcestershire Cottage
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In this episode we chat to Steve and Liz, owners of a charming nineteenth century cottage in the beautiful Worcestershire.. Continue Reading >
Bringing a Community with You on the Journey of a Church Reordering Project
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Like all significant projects, a large part of a church reordering is about communication... Continue Reading >
Thoughts on Securing Funding for a Church Reordering Project
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Gaining consent and securing funding are the two most important elements of a church reordering project. Gaining.. Continue Reading >
