Thinking Clearly About Your Home

Thinking Clearly About Your Home In this episode, I answer a selection of viewer questions about homes, design decisions, and how to think clearly before committing to expensive or irreversible changes. Build Cost Data Link: https://carlarchitect.co.uk/thinking-clearly-about-your-homes/ These aren’t step-by-step instructions or “do this, not that” answers. They’re the kinds of conversations I’ve had with […]
Why This “Awkward” House Is Actually Brilliant

Why This “Awkward” House Is Actually Brilliant Most people would walk straight past this 1970s townhouse. Boxy. Awkward. Compromised. But when you slow down and really look at it, something else starts to appear. All the best Carl
I Took This “Upside Down House” Idea and Tested the Real Costs
I Took This “Upside Down House” Idea and Tested the Real Costs In this follow-up to the Upside-Down House concept, I take the original idea and price it properly. All the best Carl
This Tiny House Makes No Sense… Here’s My Fix
This Tiny House Makes No Sense… Here’s My Fix A tiny terrace house with no garden, no upstairs bathroom, and no space to extend… so I flipped the entire layout. Here’s how a small, awkward home can become a bright modern space with a roof terrace. All the best Carl PROPERTY SALE LISTING – […]
I Found a Cottage I Can’t Stop Thinking About… So I Redesigned It

I Found a Cottage I Can’t Stop Thinking About… So I Redesigned It I stumbled across this simple rural cottage while browsing property listings — and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it since. In this video, I take you through the whole redesign process: • the cottage as it exists today […]
Bungalow Transformation Time – Watch how I do it – Plans, 3D model & AI Visuals included!

Bungalow Transformation Time – Watch how I do it – Plans, 3D model & AI Visuals included! This week I redesigned a rather plain-looking bungalow into a stunning modern house, making the most of views, trees and the sun. I start in 2D and develop a remodelled ground floor plan and a new first […]
Remodelling a 1930s Detached House for Modern Family Living
Remodelling a 1930s Detached House for Modern Family Living Many post-war detached houses across the UK share a similar story: practical layouts, generous gardens, but dated proportions and dark, disconnected interiors. In my latest video, I explore how a typical 1950s house in Southampton could be transformed into a bright, contemporary family home — […]
The Design Daily: Transforming a West Coast Scottish Bungalow: Maximising Space and Views
Transforming a West Coast Scottish Bungalow: Maximising Space and Views In today’s video, we embark on an exciting project to transform a charming five-bedroom bungalow on the west coast of Scotland. Though blessed with stunning views, this property has a cramped and inefficient layout that doesn’t fully take advantage of its picturesque location. Initial Impressions […]
Design for the Weekend: Barn to Home: Transforming a Rustic Barn in Hampshire into a Modern Dwelling
Barn to Home: Transforming a Rustic Barn in Hampshire into a Modern Dwelling In today’s video, we embark on an exciting journey to convert a rustic barn in Clanfield, Hampshire, into a stunning modern home. Nestled on the edge of the South Downs National Park, this barn offers historical charm and an incredible opportunity for […]
The Design Daily: Transforming a West Coast Scottish Bungalow with Stunning Sea Views
Transforming a West Coast Scottish Bungalow with Stunning Sea Views In today’s video, we embark on an exciting journey to transform a quaint bungalow on the west coast of Scotland. Nestled in a picturesque location with breathtaking sea views, this property holds immense potential despite its current cramped and inefficient layout. Evaluating the Current Layout […]