residential architects

The architectural trend of a modern/period mix

February 16, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

One of the brilliant trends that you will find in some of the older public buildings in London is to juxtapose original and period features alongside more modern renovations. Modern renovations look stunning in period settings and this is a trend that is visible in many of the museums and galleries in London and around the world.

These renovations are often the work of esteemed architects, but the trend is also evident in less ambitious projects that take place on a domestic level. It is possible, for instance, to have your period home in London renovated so that it benefits from some stunning modern features as well as its beautiful period features.

If your period property is in need of some attention, then it is well worth looking at incorporating a more contemporary twist into any renovation work you were planning on having carried out. When it comes to architects, London is home to far more than the famous names associated with the renovations of galleries and museums. London, especially Chelsea, Kensington and Mayfair have plenty more talent with domestic agendas that you can make use of personally.

Renovation diversity in West London

February 15, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

People inevitably want different things from London renovations. This is partly because London is home to such a diverse range of different homes and buildings. The specifications for the renovation of a house in one area are unlikely to be the same as the specifications for the renovation of another house in a totally different part of London.

Of course, the type of house that needs renovating is only one of the factors that makes renovation very different for different homeowners. Houses vary widely in age and features and all renovation work will naturally take this into account. However, there are factors more personal to each household that determine the type of renovation that takes place.

For instance, one resident of London may want to extend his or her property and renovate when they have a family. Another resident may feel the need to renovate to make the house more attractive in time for them to move in. Another may embark upon a renovation because they want their home to accommodate their private business as well as their personal living space.

renovate your way to a contemporary bachelor pad

February 14, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

If you have recently moved to London and you feel like the property you’ve moved into could do with some attention in order for it to become the London bachelor pad that you always envisioned owning then you should start addressing the matter by looking into modern renovations.

Modern design is central to the whole bachelor pad aesthetic. It’s nice to be able to make use of and show off a whole range of mod cons in your apartment or house. Moreover, it’s nice to demonstrate how au fait you are with contemporary design by having your interiors completely revamped so you can design them from scratch.

Residential architects in London are experienced in producing drawings to turn older period properties into really wonderful modern spaces for people who are keen in drafting a bit of contemporary design into their lives even if they have chosen to live in a relatively old property in West London.

If your lifestyle is modern, both in terms of the way you like to go about things and in terms of your tastes in art and design, then modernising the interiors of your home is a must.

Using past projects as a resource for your renovation

February 13, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

The portfolio of design and build residential architects in West London is really important when you are trying to determine whether they have a good track record of dealing with renovation projects. You can use the residential architect’s portfolio as an extremely accurate resource in identifying similar projects to yours that the residential architects in question have managed successfully in the past. This gives you confidence in securing their services.

Renovating residential architects in London are always looking for ways to improve their portfolios in order to prove that they have the necessary design and build skills to deal with a huge range of different projects. This is why they are keen to cover a lot of different styles and a lot of different properties in their portfolios. Browse past jobs to see what the company has to say about projects that coincide with yours in some way.

It may be that you find a past project on a house of the same period style as yours that has been modernised or that has been renovated to retain its period features. You may find a perfect example of how you would like to improve your property and even get new ideas to put into your rudimentary plans.

Picking residential architects that you can trust

February 10, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

How do you know that you can trust a residential architect company to do a really good job in your renovation? This is just the sort of question that people ask themselves when they are thinking of getting professional help in order to improve the renovation plans they are formulating themselves.

It is only natural that you want first and foremost to know what professional residential architects can bring to your project, but once you are familiar with the benefits of using people with the right skills to improve your project you need to know whether you can trust the team you choose to deliver.

This is partly a question of instinct, but you can also do a bit of research to make sure that the team you choose has what it takes to make a positive difference. You can read testimonials about their work and you can look at past projects for an idea of what they are capable of.

A residential architect’s portfolio demonstrates how good they are. Remember that they are dedicated to improving their portfolio and your property renovation project represents a great opportunity for them to add something special to it.

avoid project management problems during your renovation

February 9, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

There is nothing worse when you are trying to have your property renovated than when all of the people involved in the project fail to work well as a team. This is something that can cause you a significant amount of stress and waste a load of time. The last thing you want is to have to deal with breakdowns in communication that leave people unaware of what they are supposed to be doing.

This kind of problem does not just make the business of house renovation more stressful for you. It also has financial ramifications. It can put your project behind meaning that you fail to run on schedule which often raises the cost of the project, something you can ill-afford if you are on a tight budget.

So how exactly do you avoid this kind of problem happening? The answer is to use a design and build company with project managing residential architects solutions in place. When your project managing residential architects are dealing with renovation professionals they know well and work with all the time, the project has a much greater chance of success because everyone has precisely the same goal in mind, meaning no communication problems and a quicker, smoother renovation.

How design+build firms are modernising London

February 8, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Design+build companies are in particular demand in London. London is a very populous city and has been for a long time. As such there are countless properties that need attention, either because their owners want to change them to meet their own needs a little better or because older properties are in need of modernisation.

The question of modernisation is particularly relevant in London where some of the most stunning houses and offices are actually very old. These older properties need to be maintained properly. Even if they are maintained properly, they sometimes need to be modernised so that they are more suitable for use by modern families and residents.

If you would value the input of a professional company to help you design and build London is definitely a good city in which to begin your search. The city is home to creative teams that cover the disciplines of architecture, design, building and renovation in their bid to complete renovations and extensions to the very highest luxury standard.

It is wise to limit your search to those companies prepared to take care of all of these disciplines in house to increase your chances of enjoying a more positive experience.

A cohesive effort from all of the renovation-team

February 8, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Having your house renovated professionally by residential architects is a great idea but it involves a necessary amount of preparation. Perhaps the most significant preparation you need to make involves choosing the right people to take charge of the job. This means doing your research and picking professionals with the right credentials and the right reputations for the work you need doing.

You can save yourself a great deal of hassle if you look for residential architects that can project manage the whole renovation, rather than trying to find builders, designers, plumbers etc. from separate firms and trying to bring them together for your project.

It represents a real challenge for homeowners and residential architects when they have to work with separate teams and breakdowns in communication can lead to problems with scheduling and costs. However, working with a dedicated design and build company side steps all of these issues by making sure everyone is singing from the same hymn sheet.

Taking this approach reduces the pressure on you and allows you to benefit from a more cohesive effort from your architects, your designers, your builders and your project manager.

A comprehensive London house renovation

February 8, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

Addressing problems to do with your London property is something that it is often best to do all at once. When you consider that you need to spend some serious money on your home, you want to be able to make the most of changes that you make right away. It is hard to do this when you have a lot of changes to make and you choose to render them over a very long period of time.

Instead having your property renovated by residential architects in a more comprehensive manner puts you in the enviable position of having a completely renovated house with no pressing work that needs doing on it when the project is finished. It is very much like having a brand new house, only you get to enjoy that experience in the home you have grown to love and in the West London area you know so well.

You will need the help of a brilliant team of project managing residential architects who are experienced at delivering renovations of this kind. This can be achieved when you work with residential architects that can organise all of the work that needs doing in house.

The renovation skills of residential architects

February 7, 2015 By Buro Architects Leave a Comment

If you live in West London, particularly Kensington, Chelsea and Mayfair and your home is in need of some serious attention as far as renovation is concerned then you are in a position to make use of the considerable pool of skillful residential architects in London.

House renovation in London

Partly because London is home to so many wonderful period buildings, some dating back hundreds of years, the city enjoys a wealth of talent where renovation is concerned. Renovation is important in a city with such a long history. London homeowners are proud of their period properties so when they show signs of aging they quickly take action and make use of the excellent residential architects and builders in London.

Renovation is best carried out by a team of professionals who have the same goal in mind. That is why working with residential architects who are able to project manage builders, plumbers, carpenters etc. it is extremely beneficial. As they get to know each aspect of your renovation project before distributing their time and skills in a cohesive manner.

It is this level of teamwork that really gives the skills of the residential architects, designers and workmen involved in your renovation project the chance the show themselves and do the best job possible.