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Chichester Community Engagement

Last week, we were delighted to participate in a community engagement day hosted by the Chichester Community Development Trust. The event provided a valuable opportunity to share and discuss our initial concept designs for the much-loved Red Brick Pavilion in Priory Park. Our bold proposals aim to conserve and restore this important local landmark by sensitively adapting the existing building and introducing a contemporary addition. This approach will allow the Pavilion to better serve the needs of the community by offering enhanced, modern facilities designed…
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South Coast Property Awards

We are thrilled to be included in the shortlist for the South Coast Property Awards,  in the Architectural Practice of the Year category, you can find the full list of shortlists here. The event highlights the finest professionals in the field - agents, developers, planners, consultants, property lawyers, housebuilders and of course architects! We look forward to the awards evening in June, good luck to all the entrants.
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Increase Property Value with Architecture

Collaborating with an architect has the potential of adding value to your home, land or property. Whether you’re reimagining an existing space or planning a new development, thoughtful design can significantly boost both your personal comfort and the market value of the asset. Even if you’re settled in your “forever home,” it’s reassuring to know that well-planned alterations enhance not just how you live, but also the financial value of your property. At Studio BAD, we’ve worked on a wide variety of projects that have…
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Building Regulations Article

Darren was recently invited by Ideal Home Magazine to share his expert advice about meeting building regulations for an extension. His article covers which building regulations might apply to extensions, if you might need just a building notice or full planning application, if it is possible to build an extension without building regulations and what other permissions you might need for building an extension. Which Building Regs apply to extensions? Building Regulations are need for all building work, these are legally binding requirements that ensure…
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April Practice Update

With the start of the second quarter we wanted to take an opportunity to briefly share a practice update some of our project news,  thoughts and advice. Regency Villa Starts Onsite Work has started on the Regency Villa, a Grade II Listed townhouse in central Southampton. Our design will sympathetically refurbish,extend and reimagine this beautiful period property, to create a wonderful family home. The four-storey listed townhouse had previously been subdivided into a House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO), our project strips back the modern and…
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Difference between a renovation and a retrofit?

Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine have once again asked Darren to share his knowledge with their readers. This month the article looks at explaining retrofits and renovations, which can be found in their April edition of the publication. Here we share his thoughts on the topic, if you have any more questions about this topic get in touch with the team today. What is the difference between a renovation and a retrofit? When it comes to renovating or upgrading an existing building, the terms renovation and retrofitting…
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