Transforming Period Properties with Sensitivity and Vision At Living Space Architects, we believe that period properties are more than beautiful structures—they are custodians of architectural heritage and personal memory. Whether you own a listed building or an older home with character, our role is to help you adapt it—sensitively and sustainably—for contemporary life. We work […]
An article in the Times a few weeks ago suggested that Autumn will be the season for ‘up-sizers’. The article stated that since the mortgage crisis began, home-movers with growing families have had to wait as higher mortgage costs have left them stranded in properties they would rather move our of. It suggested that many […]
We were pleased to hear the news that Historic England has published new guidance for converting disused historic buildings into housing. Often historic or listed buildings are left empty and un-used as converting them requires a good understanding of how any changes will impact their historic significance. Often developers will either avoid Listed Buildings, or […]
Turning historical character into modern living
Why do we love barn conversions and what are the advantages of this type of home? Cassidy Perkin discusses the reasons.
With the new Class Q PD regulations coming in May we look at what will be possible.
Nestled along the picturesque banks of the River Exe lies Exeleigh Lodge, a hidden gem waiting to be rediscovered. What was once a charming but tired bungalow is about to undergo a remarkable transformation into a contemporary riverside haven for a young family. Join us on this captivating journey as we unveil the story behind […]
Designing your dream home is an exciting journey, and bespoke architecture allows you to create a home that reflects your vision and lifestyle. Let’s delve into the process and explore the unique aspects of creating custom-designed homes in the South-west of England.
Wow! The end of 2023 and beginning of 2024 has been busy for us here at Living Space Architects, and despite our best intentions, we could not keep up with the Blog Posts recording Ellen’s progress through the training for the PassivHaus Designer course. 2024 has bought excellent news for Ellen and the team at […]
Week Two has focused on solar gains and internal gains. Solar gains (using the sun to warm up) look at window placement, design, size, and shading. Getting these aspects right will help balance your solar gains (warming up the building) against your heat loss through the windows – windows do not insulate as well as […]
Kirsty’s creative writing bringing to light stories of her female friends and colleagues reflecting on their careers in architecture made her one of the winners of the @ribajournal Time to Reflect competition. The competition invited the winners to a week’s stay at Shangri-La The Shard, London. During her stay, she had time to reflect on her career and meet […]