By Mark Dawes, Managing Director, CAD Architects Site assessment is a vital initial stage of any residential or commercial development project, and it is important to execute this thoroughly and in a structured way. Site assessment gives the developer and their...
By Sam Mayou, Heritage Director, CAD Heritage (Photo by Darren Welsh on Unsplash) If you are planning to buy a property in a conservation area, or intend to build a new property there, then this will place a number of important regulations and restrictions on the work...
By Mark Dawes, Managing Director, CAD Architects Defining a complex issue What the media call “the UK housing crisis” has been much in the news over recent years. But what does that term really mean and to whom does it apply? Is it the young trying to afford a home?...
Planning Approval has been granted for a modern extension to a historic house overlooking Mylor Creek. The modern design is intended to contrast with the traditional dwelling and provides the original property with a much-improved outlook onto the river, with a large...
By Mark Dawes, Managing Director, CAD Architects The design of commercial buildings is constantly evolving, in response to the changing demands of users and investors. Here are five examples of growing trends that will have an impact on the work of commercial...
By Mark Dawes, Managing Director, CAD Architects Building design in retail and leisure has developed rapidly over the last 20 years and is becoming increasingly sophisticated. This area of commercial architecture is one where CAD Architects has decades of experience...