When converting, adapting or restoring a heritage building, success usually depends on far more than architectural skill and planning consent. And while community engagement is vitally important, the equally critical and often more complex work lies in managing the wider network of stakeholders whose interests,
Will planning reform overcome the major challenges for small developments? What is a small residential development? Small development sites generally have anything from 2 to 25 homes on a maximum plot size of around 0.25 hectares – but most small residential sites are significantly smaller than this
Unloved Agricultural Space to Rural Domestic Haven When driving around the countryside, do you sometimes see a dilapidated old barn and think ‘that would make a perfect home’? Barns and other former agricultural buildings are ripe for conversion because they offer a generous, open shell in
From holy sanctuary to divine home: heavenly church conversions Starting life as a house of worship, churches and chapels can take on a whole new existence as a beautiful and functional converted home when their ecclesiastical days are over. Churches and chapels often have a wealth
How to make your home AirBnB ready? @MarbleAirArchitects Oxford Case Study. Banbury Road, Summertown, Oxford We recently worked with a client located in Summertown, Oxford, who had purchased a probated property that had received no renovations since at least the 1970s. Instead of keeping the property up
At MarbleAir Architects, we understand that hiring an architect can be a complex process. What are the costs involved? What are the processes? How do you get started? To make sure you have a flawless experience, here are 8 of the most frequently asked questions we
How To Effectively Downsize And Make Sense Of Your Net Worth? As we grow older, downsizing becomes a big decision. Large homes often become too big and overwhelming to upkeep, not to mention expensive and cold. Although often your best choice, downsizing can be a complex
How To Make Your Current Home Layout More Accessible A good home design combines both aesthetics and accessibility. It should be a place where families can feel comfortable and easily access what they need. However, changes throughout our lives can alter what we need from our
6 Things That Could Go Wrong During Your Building Project Without An Architect A building project is a complex task. It involves a multitude of experts, and requires perfect planning from the onset to ensure everything goes smoothly. Unfortunately, some individuals lack the knowledge and experience
