The fundamentals of design
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The most successful changes to your space take into account the things you cannot change. There are only a few things that.. Continue Reading >
Alex Coppock
BSc Dip Arch. AA Dipl. Grad Dipl Cons (AA). RIBA
Alex is an award-winning architect whose prime responsibility is to work closely with you and lead the Communion team in bringing your project to life. He generally leads on the initial briefing and works on developing the design that transforms your space and realises your aims. He further helps to ensure that projects are priced and delivered to the agreed designs.
Articles by Alex Coppock
What is it like to commission an architect-designed home?
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In architecture there is typically a focus on the finished buildings and the architects themselves. However, we.. Continue Reading >
Why work with Communion Architects?
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For us, seeing a project move from being a few lightly sketched needs and desires to being a completed building is.. Continue Reading >
What does good client-architect communication look like in a church re-ordering project?
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This piece was originally written for a resource kit developed by Hereford Diocese and due for.. Continue Reading >
The three elements that sit at the heart of a successful church re-ordering project
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I have been fortunate enough to be the lead architect on numerous church.. Continue Reading >
A new floor for St Mary’s in Maidenhead
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We are privileged to be working on the re-ordering of St Mary’s Church in Maidenhead. This time-lapse video.. Continue Reading >
What can and can’t you do with listed buildings?
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Listed buildings are one of our greatest cultural assets. They are extraordinarily evocative places and to have.. Continue Reading >
Will my home extension be worth it?
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Many of our home extension clients ask the same question: Does a home extension make financial sense? It’s a good.. Continue Reading >
Which is more sustainable: refurbishing or rebuilding?
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Whether it is more environmentally sustainable to refurbish or rebuild is a question that affects all buildings that need.. Continue Reading >
How can I identify and stick to my budget?
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Understanding the finances of your project and having financial visibility is one of the most important things.. Continue Reading >
Seven tips for making a space feel bigger
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When you’re thinking about a home extension, it is very easy to think you should add as much.. Continue Reading >
The power and practicalities of participative architecture
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Working with communities, as we do when working with church buildings, has unique challenges that are completely different to.. Continue Reading >
How can churches can be better cared for and used for the common good?
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Here are some figures that are difficult to balance. Only 5% of people.. Continue Reading >
Helping you achieve a sustainable project
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Broadly speaking, there are two key measures when considering sustainable building. The first is to reduce the amount of energy.. Continue Reading >
What the latest changes to planning law mean for you
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In March 2012, the Government introduced a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). It overhauled policy in.. Continue Reading >
Unbiased answers to your sustainability questions
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How do you turn the raw combination of walls, floors and roof into a comfortable, welcoming space that’s a pleasure.. Continue Reading >
What makes a good garden design?
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Despite the importance of the garden in an overall project, in our experience it can often be an after-thought. But.. Continue Reading >
Why every project needs to start with a survey
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When you’re planning a building project, the first thing you need to know is what you’ve got.. Continue Reading >
Why it’s important to think of buildings as being unstable
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Communion’s mission statement is “Working closely with people to deliver exceptional projects that transform spaces and change.. Continue Reading >
How to control costs and save money on your building project
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Building projects are almost infamous for going over budget. It’s why, once you’ve decided to embark.. Continue Reading >
How to choose an architect
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Whether it’s a church re-ordering, a home extension or a listed building renovation, deciding to take the plunge and build is.. Continue Reading >
Move or extend: which is right for you?
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Whether it’s better to move home or to build an extension is a question many homeowners face. The.. Continue Reading >
