Kitchens That Are the Same but Different
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The kitchen is at the heart of the modern home. Indeed, for many of our projects, the need to.. Continue Reading >
Articles, Thoughts and Ideas on Homes
How a Kitchen is Integral to a Successful Architectural Scheme
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The status of the kitchen has evolved dramatically. For most of history, it has been a dark.. Continue Reading >
Five Tips for a Practical, Timeless Kitchen
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For many of our clients, getting the kitchen of their dreams is a significant reason for embarking on their.. Continue Reading >
The Kitchen Evolution
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For most of history, the kitchen has been a dark and out-of-the-way space hidden from public view. In the grandest of homes, it.. Continue Reading >
Applying the Communion Sustainability & Energy Creed in a New Build Project
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The eight strategies in the Communion Sustainability & Energy Creed help bring a focus and.. Continue Reading >
Applying the Communion Sustainability & Energy Creed in a Building Refurbishment Project
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The eight strategies in the Communion Sustainability & Energy Creed help bring a focus and.. Continue Reading >
An Insight into the Earth House
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A few weeks ago, we held an open day at our Earth House project to share some of our excitement.. Continue Reading >
Building Closer to Home
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The genesis for our Earth House project was: ‘What if we could use ancient approaches to build a new home today’? The journey.. Continue Reading >
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 >
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 needs and desires shape every piece of architecture
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Every building project, no matter how large or small, starts with a need. Sometimes the need is.. Continue Reading >
Furniture as architecture
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Our mission statement as architects is to deliver exceptional projects that transform spaces and change lives. It’s why we often design the furniture that.. Continue Reading >
Getting entrances and exits right
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When we are thinking about a project we tend to naturally think about what we will change. However, in every project.. Continue Reading >
What you take away is more important than what you add
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Architecture is typically considered to be about creating new spaces. What’s interesting is that the reality.. Continue Reading >
What is it like to commission an architect-designed home?
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In architecture there is typically a focus on the finished buildings and the architects themselves. However, we.. Continue Reading >
Will my home extension be worth it?
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Many of our home extension clients ask the same question: Does a home extension make financial sense? It’s a good.. Continue Reading >
Seven tips for making a space feel bigger
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When you’re thinking about a home extension, it is very easy to think you should add as much.. Continue Reading >
What the latest changes to planning law mean for you
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In March 2012, the Government introduced a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). It overhauled policy in.. Continue Reading >
Unbiased answers to your sustainability questions
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How do you turn the raw combination of walls, floors and roof into a comfortable, welcoming space that’s a pleasure.. Continue Reading >
Why it’s important to think of buildings as being unstable
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Communion’s mission statement is “Working closely with people to deliver exceptional projects that transform spaces and change.. Continue Reading >
How to control costs and save money on your building project
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Building projects are almost infamous for going over budget. It’s why, once you’ve decided to embark.. Continue Reading >
How to choose an architect
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Whether it’s a church re-ordering, a home extension or a listed building renovation, deciding to take the plunge and build is.. Continue Reading >
Move or extend: which is right for you?
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Whether it’s better to move home or to build an extension is a question many homeowners face. The.. Continue Reading >
Five top tips from a planning consultant
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Planning permission can seem like a complex issue – it is certainly an issue we are asked many questions.. Continue Reading >
Five ideas to extend your home
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Many of today’s homeowners face a dilemma. They are happy in the area in which they live and their children.. Continue Reading >
Re-design your kitchen in five steps
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One hundred years ago the idea of a kitchen was very different. Back then, a kitchen was a simply practical.. Continue Reading >
