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Renovating your home for higher thermal performance

June 19, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

The thermal performance of your home is one of the things that helps to improve the general energy-efficiency of your lifestyle. This isn’t just something to brag about in terms of how low your carbon footprint is or how seriously you take the environment – it is also pretty crucial in terms of keeping your finances in order.

Energy bills are sky high at the moment and being a slave to energy premiums is pretty unpleasant. However, a bit of timely renovation work on your property can help you to overcome this problem relatively easily. It is all about preparing your home so that it is better equipped to deal with energy preservation at a time when environmental issues are a hot topic and personal finances need sharpening up on a wide scale.

For house renovation London is at the cutting edge of things. Improving the thermal performance of houses is something some design and build companies are experts in, giving you the chance to make your home more air tight and to improve your insulation to a very high grade. These home improvements result in vastly reduced energy bills and energy waste.

Filed Under: Architectural Design, Renovation

Avoid contracting separate companies for the different stages of your renovation

June 19, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Design and build companies in London are your first port of call when you need some work doing to the interior of your property – perhaps to modernise its design, bring it into the twenty-first century or address issues related to the energy-efficiency of your home.

It always makes sense to contact a design and build company that can facilitate all of the relevant stages of work that needs to be done. The stages you are likely to need to look at will include architectural work, building work and interior design. You will also need a project manager to oversee the whole project.

Whilst it is possible to try and secure separate firms to carry out each stage for you, this is risky because it raises the chances of your project running into problems related to miscommunication, poor scheduling and so on. In real terms, this means your project may take longer, cost more and may not turn out the way you hoped that it would.

Instead, you should look for property renovation experts in London who offer all of these different disciplines within the same outfit. That way you can be certain your project will run smoothly and the result will be stunning.

Filed Under: Architectural Design, Interior Design, Period Property, Renovation

The potential of London houses to accommodate commercial ventures

June 18, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Turning a house into a commercial building is obviously quite a tall order. You need to satisfy all of the important requirements of the commercial space you are looking to benefit from. Some of the houses in London are incredibly versatile when it comes to turning them into workplaces, but you need to have the expertise of skilful designers on your side.

Designers in London are certainly capable of converting London homes into suitable London offices, shops, practices and salons. However, many of them are capable of doing much more than this. They can turn your London property into a really stunning architectural example of how the modern meets the historical.

Preserving the heritage and the architectural integrity of London houses is high on the list of priorities of London architects, even when those houses are being renovated in order to accommodate commercial enterprises. Since lots of commercial ventures demand modern interiors, designers and builders in London must rise to the occasion in order to meet both demands.

When it comes to architects London is home to some outstanding creative teams. It is these teams you want in charge of your project so that your property becomes a practical and visually impressive workplace.

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Refurbishment is an exciting part of moving into a new home

June 16, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Moving home is often cited as being one of the most stressful experiences in everyday life, but let’s not forget that it is also very exciting. Moving house represents a really positive change because it gives you the opportunity to upgrade your living arrangements so that they suit you and your family better and they match your personal tastes more closely.

If you’re moving house in London then you might have settled on one of the city’s impressive older properties because of its character, size and location. This represents a very good choice. London’s townhouses are among the most attractive and the most celebrated in the world.

However, your house might need a bit of attention before you actually move in. This is something you ought to budget for when you buy your new home. For house renovation, London is generally at the cutting edge because of the wealth of design and building talent the capital attracts.

If a full scale refurbishment is on your agenda before you move your family in to your new place, make sure to go with a firm that can offer a full range of architectural, building and design solutions as part of the same inclusive package.

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Use your experience of previous renovations to prepare you for another

June 14, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

If you have had a property renovated in the past then you will have some experience of what the process entails. This ought to come as really valuable preparation when it comes to having another property renovated at a later stage. Your second renovation is the perfect time for you to use the experience gaining from your first renovation to good effect.

Not only will the experience prepare you well in terms of what disruption to expect and what sort of schedule you should be looking at – it will also prepare you by allowing you to make more accurate plans in terms of design. You can evaluate how successful your renovation was in your earlier property and you can identify areas that could have been better.

This gives you a really valuable starting point when it comes to speaking to a professional design and build company about what you want to happen during your renovation and the results you hope to achieve. However, you must not rule out the possibility that techniques may have changed since your last renovation and you should listen to the new ideas of your professional renovators for a clearer idea of what they can do for you.

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Planning for the future when you buy a house in London

June 13, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

There is a lot to be said for a more ambitious approach when you buy a house that you hope to live in for the foreseeable future. There is no telling what the future may hold for you but there are certain things you can plan for when buying a house you expect to stay in for a while. For instance, you can plan for a family if you don’t already have one.

Planning for the future means undertaking certain steps right away in order to pave the way for the changes that may take place over the coming years. If you are happy living in London then there is no reason to expect you will move away any time soon so investing on a property seems like a very wise thing to do.

It is ambitious to buy a house that needs a lot of work doing on it, but the positives are that you can take control of how the house is renovated, designed and laid out in the future. A professional renovation project can turn the house into the perfect space for you to spend the coming years come what may.

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Converting a London house into a suitable office

June 13, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

London is home to some stunning older houses that actually make incredible offices. If you live in London and you need new premises for your business then it actually makes a lot of sense to convert one of the capital’s beautiful homes into a very desirable office.

The great thing about some of the properties in London is that they are large enough to house a small workforce. If you need your business to be based in the capital, but you want your office to feel comfortable and inviting to visitors, clients and any staff that you employ then converting a house makes sense.

When it comes to refurbishment London enjoys the talent of many creative builders and architects. Their expertise comes in very handy when turning a building made for family use into a place that is fit for a business of any kind. They can help to alter layouts and structural attributes to make the building for suitable for your needs.

Interior designers can help you to create reception areas, office suites and even private practice areas for suitable for dental surgeries, GP surgeries and other remedial functions.

Filed Under: Architectural Design, Interior Design, Period Property, Renovation

Make use of the architectural excellence available in London

June 11, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

London is definitely the place to be if you find that your property needs some serious attention in terms of its interior design. Interior design is not just about addressing certain surface issues that affect how your home looks – it is also about going a little bit deeper and, in the case of older properties, renovating with a modern twist so that you interiors are much more suitable.

For architects London is a city with plenty of choice. Home renovation is something that architects in London are very keen on looking at, because it gives them an opportunity to put their skills to practical use and to produce stunning designs for the interior of your house – especially if you are looking to update an aging period property.

Getting in contact with a specialist team is the surest way to ensure that all the different aspects of the work you require are completed to the very highest standard. Making the most of the talent in London in terms of architecture, interior design and building work is about identifying a firm that can deliver on all counts with excellent project management thrown in.

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Discussing the procedures involved in a property renovation project (Part 2)

June 10, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Once you have decided on a suitable team of professionals to help realise the vision outline din your rudimentary plans for a renovation, it is time to invite them to discuss what they can do for you. The very first stage will involve the design team.

The design team will listen to your demands and preferences and will go about turning your rudimentary designs into a workable plan. At this stage, they will also consult with builders and architects in order to ensure all your preferences are possible given the structure of your home and suitable alternatives will be offered in case any problems arise.

Now it is time for the architects and builders to do their bit. Since each team is in constant contact with the others and the whole project is presided over by a dedicated project manager, the building process can be completed as quickly and as smoothly as possible to minimise disruption in your home.

Finally, once the building work has been finished, your interior designers can take over. They will work very closely alongside you in order to get the right finish so that you are happy with the final appearance of your renovation.

Filed Under: Architectural Design, Interior Design, Period Property, Renovation

Discussing the procedures involved in a property renovation project (Part 1)

June 9, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

If a comprehensive renovation of your London home is something you have drafted into your home improvement plans for the near future, then it is important you gain a little bit of insight into the procedures involves in such a project. If you are using one of London’s reputable design and build companies then this process is likely to be a good deal easier.

First of all, it is up to you to start thinking about what you really want from your renovation. It may simply be a case of modernising your interiors so that they are more suited to modern lifestyle and contemporary interior design. However, you may also want to take into account other considerations like eco-friendly solutions and so on.

Once you’ve drawn up some rudimentary plans of your own it is time to involve the professionals. For property renovation, London is really well-served by teams of builders, designers and architects, but the best option is to go for a company that draws all of these individual disciplines into the same body as a means of promoting better communication and ultimately delivering a better service.

The next article continues looking at the procedures involved in property renovation.

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