Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
It’s Right That… I’ve largely stayed away from the news for about ten years. Briefly sucked back in during the pandemic, I abandoned the soap opera they call ‘news’ at the start of the Ukraine war. But last weekend, I found myself watching an interview with a chap named Darren Jones MP—Chief Secretary to the […]
Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
Skool’s Out Forever. I hated school. I love learning. What’s the bloody point of school? They teach you mostly useless cr*p, make you sit down most of the day, keep your hands where they can be seen, and train you to be obedient. I guess it suits some. But I bet it doesn’t suit most. […]
Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
Designing Homes, Not Houses. A house is just a structure—a collection of walls, a roof, and rooms. A home, however, is something entirely different. It’s a place that feels uniquely yours, somewhere you feel at ease and where your life unfolds. Designing a home means looking beyond bricks and mortar to create spaces that resonate […]
Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
The Short One. Not much to say this week—I’ve hit the wall. It’s been a busy one. Three new interesting projects have kept me occupied, along with a planning department that refuses to accept it’s a public service funded by, well, us—the public. There seems to be a clear misunderstanding of “servant” as in civil. […]
Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
Architecture Shapes Lives. When a client first approaches me about their home, we often start with the practical details. They may need extra space for a growing family, a kitchen suited to hosting friends, or a dedicated home office instead of sharing workspace with the dining table. All valid and important—but as we talk further, […]
Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
Light Matters. Walk into a room filled with natural light, and you can feel the difference instantly. The space feels brighter, larger, and more inviting. But light doesn’t just shape how a room looks—it profoundly affects how we feel, think, and live. For anyone considering extending or remodelling their home, understanding the role of light […]
Best of Houzz 2025 Winner
Home & Design Journal: Best of Houzz 2025 – A Recognition of Thoughtful Design We’re delighted to share that CARL Architect has been awarded Best of Houzz 2025 for Design & Service. It’s an honour to be recognised, especially as this award reflects both the quality of our work and the experience we provide for […]
Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
Manufacturing in the City. Brighton. Despite its proximity, I hadn’t visited since 1999—no particular reason for staying away, though my memories of The Lanes were underwhelming. Back then, the narrow streets seemed overhyped, and the highlight was stumbling across a Starbucks, a novelty in the late 90s. After a recent visit, I see Brighton through […]
Thoughts for the Weekend
The Numbered List. After a few weeks of focused articles, I’m returning to a numbered list of random thoughts—covering what caught my attention this week. Warning: very little to do with architecture. Climate change, a dirty station, and the housing crisis are tackled instead. 1. Avoid room service pizzas at the Hilton in Belfast. They […]
Thoughts for the Weekend
The Emotional Blueprint. When people think of architects, they often imagine grand cathedrals, sleek skyscrapers, or avant-garde museums. It’s an enduring misconception that architects only design for the grandiose, not the everyday. But the truth is, some of the most meaningful work an architect can do happens on a smaller scale—in homes where lives are […]
