Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
Norman who?. After speaking to a group of students this week and seeing many blank faces when I mentioned Renzo Piano and Norman Foster, I figured it might be time for a refresher. Here are six architects from the last 100 years who everyone should know about. 1. Frank Lloyd Wright (American – 1867–1959) Wright […]
Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
Sketching a New Tomorrow. Last night, while chatting with my friend Oliver, I stumbled upon an idea. We were discussing cities—what they are, what they should be—and before long, I was drawn into a vision. This morning, I woke up with that idea still buzzing in my head. By the time my tea had cooled, […]
Design for the Weekend: A Trip to the Lakes
Welcome back to my home redesign series! This week, I’m tackling a stone-built home in Kendal with a quirky layout and charming features. This house presents a unique opportunity to create a bright, open-plan living space that is both functional and inviting. Upon first glance, the house’s current layout is far from ideal. The kitchen, […]
How can you increase your property’s value in 2024?
If you’re considering selling your property or looking to enhance its value for the future, now is the time to explore practical strategies to elevate its appeal. With the UK’s property market expected to remain competitive in 2024, increasing your property’s value will be beneficial to attract buyer attention and secure the best possible market […]
Design for the Weekend Bonus Episode
You Won’t Believe This Genius Fix for Awkward House Layouts! Welcome back to my home redesign series! In this episode, I tackle a unique challenge: an end-of-terrace house with a less-than-ideal layout. Imagine having your TV right next to the toilet—it’s a design disaster! Join me as I explore simple yet effective ways to transform […]
Design for the Weekend
Transforming a Cramped Terrace House: Smart Layout Solutions. Welcome back to my home redesign series! In this episode, I tackle a challenging terrace house layout with practical and innovative design solutions. The goal is to reconfigure the space to create a functional and inviting home without extending the property. One of the first issues we […]
Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
Introducing Ralph. I’ve made two videos this week. They are pretty easy to do now that I have the lights and camera mount bolted over my desk, along with the correct software running smoothly. Every time I make one, I think, ‘I could make one a day,’ but then Wednesday comes around again, and I […]
Design for the Weekend
Unlock Hidden Potential: Transforming an End-of-Terrace House with Brilliant Design Ideas. Welcome back to our home redesign series! In this episode, we explore innovative ways to transform a charming end-of-terrace house. With a three-bedroom layout and an attic conversion, this house holds incredible potential, and we’re here to unlock it. Our journey begins by assessing […]
Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
Not So Smart. I was just going to give a short introduction to this week’s Design for the Weekend video. But a single word in the AI-generated title reminded me of a thought I had earlier in the week, so we’ll start with that. To generate the description and title of the videos, I upload […]
Thoughts for the Weekend & this Week’s Links
The Last One. Well, here we are, at what seems both a finale and a fresh start—the last entry of “Thoughts for the Weekend.” Reflecting on the stories woven through these past forty-eight posts, I’ve ventured across a landscape dotted with architectural musings, personal anecdotes, and the odd grumble about the state of the world. […]
