Welcome to our selection of articles on architecture – trends, information, news and thoughts from our team of designers and architects.
What is a Professional Consultants Certificate (or architect’s certificate)? A Professional Consultants Certificate is a document issued by a professional consultant, such as a chartered architect or surveyor, on a new build or newly converted property that vouches for the quality of the build and can be used to raise Read more…
Flexible accommodation is all the rage, with homeowners in the West Midlands wanting outbuildings in their garden – but there are strict rules on this – get clarity on what you can do. I want to build an outbuilding under permitted development rules – can I just start my build? Read more…
Thanks to the pandemic and the consequent freezing of the construction section, the government has taken steps to extend any current planning permission to 2021. Planning Permission Deadline Extended to 2021 The government has recently announced that any projects with planning permission that expires before the end of 2020 will Read more…
At Lapworth Architects, we want to help our clients understand aspects of the planning system that need to be taken into account when it comes to design. If you’re planning an extension, it’s worth considering what you can build under the implied consent of the Permitted Development rights.
As people’s expectations change over time, architects must shift their focus to meet demand when they are designing new housing. As priorities come and go, we’ve noticed a few things that seem to be the rising trends of the moment, so we’ve decided to share our observations with you. Here’s Read more…
As concerns grow around the issue of climate change, people are becoming more and more aware of the need for environmentally friendly architecture. There is a greater consideration of the impact of its actions and consumers expect this to be taken into account in every aspect of modern life. In Read more…
Now we’re home a bit more than we used to be, it’s worth considering how we can design and arrange our living spaces, so increasing natural light and improving our physical and mental well-being… When we’re asked to build extensions for out clients, high up on the list are large Read more…
‘Anything is possible’ when it comes to the future of Great Barr Hall, according to the architects employed to breathe new life into the crumbing building. Lapworth Architects, which has been involved in restoring prestigious sites including Hagley Hall and Croome Court in Worcestershire, is looking at a range of options Read more…