What Awards Really Mean
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I’m delighted to say that, in the past few months, our church reordering project at St Mary Magdalene Church in Tanworth-in-Arden has.. Continue Reading >
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How needs and desires shape every piece of architecture
10th Jan, 2024
Every building project, no matter how large or small, starts with a need. Sometimes the need is driven by practicality.. Continue Reading >
Eight strategies to reduce energy use in buildings
14th Apr, 2023
“Leading scientists now say that unless we change course drastically, within the lifetime of people alive today, we are heading.. Continue Reading >
How will COVID-19 change what we need from our homes?
21st Apr, 2020
I’ve always said that Communion is privileged to work on the most important spaces in our world – our homes.. Continue Reading >
How do I get planning permission for a barn conversion?
11th Feb, 2020
How to get planning permission for a barn conversion is one of the questions we’re most frequently asked. This article.. Continue Reading >
The layout of space
11th Sep, 2019
Once the fundamentals of the design of the site are established, the choreography of everyday life is the next thing.. Continue Reading >
The fundamentals of design
11th Sep, 2019
The most successful changes to your space take into account the things you cannot change. There are only a few.. Continue Reading >
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The value of a 3D visualisation – a client’s perspective
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We have been working with a couple who live in a former estate building with a palatial.. Continue Reading >
Podcast 10: Reimagining a Kitchen to Make a Lasting Contribution to the Heritage of an Historic Farmhouse
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Our clients, Rosie and Rod, had lived in their beautiful,.. Continue Reading >
Podcast 9: A Modern Barn That Sits Sensitively in its Surroundings
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Our clients had an area of land on their property that seemed perfect for a new.. Continue Reading >
The Question of Removing Pews
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Perhaps the most controversial element of any church reordering involves the pews. Any decision to remove them is fraught with debate.. Continue Reading >
Podcast 8: Evolving a Gothic Revival Church to Create an Informal 21st Century Community Space
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We first began working with St. Matthias Church, Torquay, in 2015. The.. Continue Reading >
Podcast 7: Extending a Worcestershire Cottage
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In this episode we chat to Steve and Liz, owners of a charming nineteenth century cottage in the beautiful Worcestershire.. Continue Reading >
Bringing a Community with You on the Journey of a Church Reordering Project
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Like all significant projects, a large part of a church reordering is about communication... Continue Reading >
Thoughts on Securing Funding for a Church Reordering Project
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Gaining consent and securing funding are the two most important elements of a church reordering project. Gaining.. Continue Reading >
Behind the Scenes of a Church Reordering Project
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The sense of joy and wonder in the outcome of a church reordering project is always rewarding. But.. Continue Reading >
Furniture as architecture
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Our mission statement as architects is to deliver exceptional projects that transform spaces and change lives. It’s why we often design the furniture that.. Continue Reading >
Getting entrances and exits right
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When we are thinking about a project we tend to naturally think about what we will change. However, in every project.. Continue Reading >
How to design a successful kitchen extension
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Many of our clients come to us because they want to create a bigger, lighter, more usable kitchen that.. Continue Reading >
Podcast 6: The LA House in Hereford
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Our client Russell lives in a 1960s house with beautiful views over the River Wye. However, while the house.. Continue Reading >
Communion signs up for the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge
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Communion Architects has signed up to the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge so we can play our part.. Continue Reading >
What you take away is more important than what you add
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Architecture is typically considered to be about creating new spaces. What’s interesting is that the reality.. Continue Reading >
Thinking about the relative cost and value of architecture
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When we work with our clients, we aim to create a project that helps them achieve their.. Continue Reading >
What is a realistic budget for a building project?
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Budget is fundamental to every project. We always ask about our clients’ budgets in our first conversations.. Continue Reading >
Preparing Clients for the Journey of their Project
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We’ve been reflecting recently on how the way we present our work to the outside world has changed... Continue Reading >
A look at the recent changes to planning permission
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The summer of 2020 saw several changes around planning permission and permitted development. Some changes are still.. Continue Reading >
Podcast 5: Pensons at The Netherwood Estate
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In this episode we talk to Peta Darnley, founder and owner of Pensons at the Netherwood Estate, an award.. Continue Reading >
How To Make An Impact with Wood Flooring
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When it comes to planning your dream home, you may have already considered the significant impact that flooring.. Continue Reading >
