BSc Dip Arch. AA Dipl. Grad Dipl Cons (AA). RIBA
Alex is an award-winning architect whose prime responsibility is to work closely with you and lead the Communion team in bringing your project to life. He generally leads on the initial briefing and works on developing the design that transforms your space and realises your aims. He further helps to ensure that projects are priced and delivered to the agreed designs.
Whether it is more environmentally sustainable to refurbish or rebuild is a question that affects all buildings that need.. Continue Reading >
Understanding the finances of your project and having financial visibility is one of the most important things.. Continue Reading >
When you’re thinking about a home extension, it is very easy to think you should add as much.. Continue Reading >
Working with communities, as we do when working with church buildings, has unique challenges that are completely different to.. Continue Reading >
Here are some figures that are difficult to balance. Only 5% of people regularly.. Continue Reading >
Broadly speaking, there are two key measures when considering sustainable building. The first is to reduce the amount of energy.. Continue Reading >
In March 2012, the Government introduced a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). It overhauled policy in.. Continue Reading >
How do you turn the raw combination of walls, floors and roof into a comfortable, welcoming space that’s a pleasure.. Continue Reading >
Despite the importance of the garden in an overall project, in our experience it can often be an after-thought. But.. Continue Reading >
When you’re planning a building project, the first thing you need to know is what you’ve got.. Continue Reading >
Communion’s mission statement is “Working closely with people to deliver exceptional projects that transform spaces and change.. Continue Reading >
Building projects are almost infamous for going over budget. It’s why, once you’ve decided to embark.. Continue Reading >
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 >
Whether it’s better to move home or to build an extension is a question many homeowners face. The.. Continue Reading >
Eileen Gray was a turn-of-the-twentieth century Modernist architect. Her view was that the way we live our lives should influence.. Continue Reading >
The re-ordering of St Peter’s Church in Hereford was completed in September 2012. Six months on, we spoke.. Continue Reading >
Planning permission can seem like a complex issue – it is certainly an issue we are asked many questions.. Continue Reading >
Many of today’s homeowners face a dilemma. They are happy in the area in which they live and their children.. Continue Reading >
One hundred years ago the idea of a kitchen was very different. Back then, a kitchen was a simply practical.. Continue Reading >
Communion has teamed up with the American Hardwood Association and photographer, Christopher Preece, to capture a day.. Continue Reading >
