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Haringey Design Awards 2016
Pinchin Architects have entered our feature project Cozen's Place into the Haringey Design Awards Competition for Best House and Best Homes!
The Party Wall Process
Recently on a couple of projects, the Party Wall Act has reared its head. This has caused a number of obstacles for our clients and more importantly to progress on site.
London Living: Why Moving House Might Not be the Answer
With house prices continuing to cause controversy around the country, living in London remains a hotly debated topic - with everything from the need for space to the cost of homeownership coming under fire.
5 Interior Architecture Hacks to Transform Your Home
From quaint and cosy cottages and sky-high apartment blocks to rustic farm houses and inner-city accommodation, every home is different - and the same is true of homeowners.
Interior Design Addicts: 6 Instagram Accounts You Need In Your Life
Whether you’re starting with an entirely blank canvas or just looking to shake up your living space, beauty is in the eye of the beholder when it comes to an interior design overhaul.
Mews Development in North London
It is not often to have a possibility to build a completely new property in London with no demolitions and no extensions involved. This rare occasion was our pleasure lately with an unoccupied back-land plot that sits behind terraced Victorian houses.
London’s Residential Architecture: Finding Your Perfect Fit
London’s residential architecture has evolved dramatically in recent years, with a vast spectrum of living options out there for Londoners looking to combine style, practicality and a prime location. Here we break down a variety of the options.
London’s Landscape: What Does the Housing Crisis Mean for the Capital?
The UK’s housing crisis is the hot topic on everyone’s lips - with everything from private renting to David Cameron’s Right to Buy scheme coming under public scrutiny.
London Living: 5 Residential Architecture Trends
As the UK’s capital, London is renowned for its dedication to dynamic design - and while art exhibitions and Fashion Week might be high on the city’s social event calendar, the capital’s housing sphere is on trend, too.
9 Instagram Accounts for London’s Architecture Lovers
London’s landscape is a tapestry of man-made beauty, from imposing office buildings to extraordinary residential architecture - and no-one appreciates the capital’s creative assets like Londoners themselves.
11 Reasons to Love London’s Architecture
When it comes to architectural excellence, England’s capital city is bursting with innovative buildings. From iconic museums and classic cathedrals to impressive theatres and towering temples, London has a vibrant array of amazing architecture on offer.
5 Extraordinary London Eateries You Need To Try Before You Die
Tucked away in the heart of London are some of the country’s most architecturally innovative cafes and restaurants - and with a dedication to interior design, these funky little diners stand out from the sea of uninspired chain restaurants.
7 Genius Remodelling Hacks for Your Home
Today we’re delving into the world of interior design and residential architecture to bring you some handy remodelling hacks. From innovative space saving solutions to easy ways to brighten up your home, we’ve got you covered.
13 Hidden Gems in London
Whether you’re on the hunt for haute cuisine or you fancy uncovering a secret cinema, we’re taking a look at some of the city’s hidden gems - and with our insider knowledge, you’ll be the envy of everyone you know.
9 Signs Your Home is a Hipster
There’s no getting around it - inside everyone one of us, there’s a hipster trying to tunnel their way out. From embellishing our musical collections to feeding our fascination with old-school tech, we’re all prone to some pseudo-bohemian behaviour - and this is truer than ever when it comes to home design.
Pinteresting Properties: How Social Media Reinvented Room Design
At Pinchin Architects, we’ve embraced Pinterest as a key tool in the 21st century property design process - and today we’re seeing what this online phenomenon, the only major social network with 4 female users to every male, has to offer the socially engaged homeowner.
Creative Spaces: the Principles of Interior Design and Architecture
At Pinchin Architects, our expert interior designers know how to transform an ordinary living space into an extraordinary architectural project - and today we’re sharing some of the golden rules we’ve picked up along the way.
Building Regulations Part L: the Principles of Sustainable Construction
Adhering to UK building regulations is essential to the success of any development project - particularly as these regulations are integral to ensuring a financially viable outcome.