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How will you present your design concept?

At XUL Architecture, we like to think radically in how we approach our projects. We always champion new design concepts and ways of seeing, fostering an open sense of collaboration with clients. We present our ideas and design concepts in a clear and transparent manner, shining a light on details that will transform our client’s homes.

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What level of information and detail does an architect produce? And why is it needed?

Architecture is a profession that requires a high level of creative skill, design knowledge, and attention to detail. For projects big and small, architects will produce a range of information and detail to help bring a design to life, taking your project from initial concept design to construction drawings and specifications. In this article, we discuss the level of information and detail typically produced by architects for a project and why it is needed.

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Design guidance of the Hampstead Garden Suburb Trust

When it comes to early 20th-century domestic architecture and town planning, it doesn’t get more perfect and idyllic than the Hampstead Garden Suburb. The area is internationally renowned for its beautiful homes set in a well organised masterplan with landscaped square gardens and communal parks. It deserves to be carefully looked after. After all, imagine if everyone was allowed to come along and do what they wanted to their property? Within months, the area would lose everything that makes it unique – its character, craftsmanship, and distinct community feel.

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