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Light can have a profound effect on our wellbeing, but it’s something that many of us are lacking in small London homes. As a lot of us work and live indoors, we simply aren’t able to spend a significant amount of time outdoors soaking up that vitamin D. In addition to this, poor internal light conditions mean we don’t get the benefits associated with good lighting. As a result, your wellbeing can suffer and you may not even realise why.
If you’re thinking about embarking on your own architectural project – whether that be a new home, extension or period renovation – you might be considering hiring a residential architect. With a whole host of expertise and experience to light the way, residential architects like XUL Architecture can input fresh, innovative design ideas, guide and support you through planning, and help you with managing the build.
Dating back to the 14th century, the Manor of Belsize was the starting point for the area that we now know as Belsize Park. Originally a division of the Manor of Hampstead, the area was mainly comprised of farmland and pastures, which surrounded the manor house.
Hampstead in London is home to many historic buildings from the Edwardian era. These buildings are known for their larger hallways, detailed gardens, and a blend of different architectural styles, like Baroque and Georgian. The Edwardian style came into fashion due to the rapid population growth in London during the early 1900s.
The rear house extension is among the most prevalent methods for adding valuable space to your residence. Even when planning permissions seem elusive, don’t lose hope; alternatives abound for achieving your dream home, especially with rear house extensions.
After much consultations and brainstorming with the staff, parents and children of King Alfred School, the moment has arrived! We have agreed on a brilliant design concept which everybody is happy with – The building phase has now begun.
To celebrate XUL’s 10 Year anniversary we spent 2 days out of the office to mark the occasion.
XUL has reached it’s 10 year milestone and we couldn’t be happier! From being 2 architects, to working as a team of 11 people in the heart of Belsize Park, XUL have come a long way. It’s been a great journey and we’re all excited to see what the future has in-store for XUL.
The Society of Authors (SoA) is a members only trade union for all types of writers, illustrators and literary translators.
Having as much natural light as possible is the number one feature people look for when buying or building their family home. By flooding your home with natural light you create a space that feels bigger and brighter, and research also shows the link between natural light and well-being. At XUL Architecture our aim is to bring as much natural light into architecture as possible. Here are our top 7 ways you can get more natural light into your home.