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What could a larger garage look like?

GarageWorkshop
#CarWorkshop
#DreamGarage
#HomeGarage
#CarEnthusiast
#GarageGoals
#WorkshopLife
#AutoWorkshop
#GarageBuild
#CarMechanic
#WrenchLife
#CustomGarage
#WorkshopDesign
#ToolWall
#GarageStorage
#ManCaveGarage

What could a larger garage look like?

GarageWorkshop
#CarWorkshop
#DreamGarage
#HomeGarage
#CarEnthusiast
#GarageGoals
#WorkshopLife
#AutoWorkshop
#GarageBuild
#CarMechanic
#WrenchLife
#CustomGarage
#WorkshopDesign
#ToolWall
#GarageStorage
#ManCaveGarage

My new website is live. Let me know anything good and bad. Architects Are a EierlegendeWollmilchsau a do it all animal.

My new website is live. Let me know anything good and bad. Architects Are a EierlegendeWollmilchsau a do it all animal.

A Simple and Honest Approach to Architecture

We know that building or changing a space can feel overwhelming — full of forms, permissions, drawings, and decisions. Many people come to us not just for ideas or drawings, but for advice and support they can trust.

As architects and designers, we’re here to make things clearer — not more complicated. The RIBA Plan of Work, which outlines the stages of a building project, is a useful framework — but it’s not always easy to understand, especially for those who aren’t used to it. We understand why people feel overwhelmed by it.

Most small projects don’t need layers of jargon or unnecessary steps. What’s really needed is a thoughtful process, clear communication, and someone who understands both design and the formal steps behind it. Someone who cares.

That’s where we come in. Here’s how we usually work:

1. Advice and Support
We listen to your ideas and concerns, give honest feedback, and help you shape a strong starting point. This early advice often saves time, money, and stress later.

2. Plan and Design
Together, we develop the design — practical, well considered, and suited to your needs and the character of the building. We produce the drawings and documents needed to explain and price the work.

3. Prepare and Build
We help with approvals, regulations, and technical details, and work with your builder or chosen team to keep things on track. You don’t have to deal with all the legal or formal issues — that’s part of our service.

4. Finish and Use
Even after construction, we stay involved to help resolve details and make sure the final result works as intended — ready to be lived in, used, and enjoyed.

A Simple and Honest Approach to Architecture

We know that building or changing a space can feel overwhelming — full of forms, permissions, drawings, and decisions. Many people come to us not just for ideas or drawings, but for advice and support they can trust.

As architects and designers, we’re here to make things clearer — not more complicated. The RIBA Plan of Work, which outlines the stages of a building project, is a useful framework — but it’s not always easy to understand, especially for those who aren’t used to it. We understand why people feel overwhelmed by it.

Most small projects don’t need layers of jargon or unnecessary steps. What’s really needed is a thoughtful process, clear communication, and someone who understands both design and the formal steps behind it. Someone who cares.

That’s where we come in. Here’s how we usually work:

1. Advice and Support
We listen to your ideas and concerns, give honest feedback, and help you shape a strong starting point. This early advice often saves time, money, and stress later.

2. Plan and Design
Together, we develop the design — practical, well considered, and suited to your needs and the character of the building. We produce the drawings and documents needed to explain and price the work.

3. Prepare and Build
We help with approvals, regulations, and technical details, and work with your builder or chosen team to keep things on track. You don’t have to deal with all the legal or formal issues — that’s part of our service.

4. Finish and Use
Even after construction, we stay involved to help resolve details and make sure the final result works as intended — ready to be lived in, used, and enjoyed.

Considering the very positive reactions to my first visualisations, I felt some frustration today. I designed a small extension in line with SPAB principles (Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings)—reversible, lightweight, with minimal impact on the historic setting, and intended to improve the quality of life for the inhabitants with more light and extra space.
The Conservation Officer is requesting changes—stone construction, smaller windows—seemingly overlooking that the glazing is designed to celebrate from the inside a beautiful garden wall and to improve both visual and physical access to the garden.
It’s hard not to feel worn down by this kind of “subjective” resistance—especially when you’re trying to do things with care and sensitivity. No wonder so many buildings are altered without permissions or look boring pastiche. When a conservation officer would be accessible, collaborative and a bit understanding this would make a huge difference. I feel like a good school teacher who is about to give up as bureaucracy and a formal planning system destroy enthusiasm and care.

#ConservationArchitecture
#ListedBuilding
#SPAB
#HistoricBuildings
#SensitiveDesign
#LightweightConstruction
#ReversibleDesign
#ArchitectsOfInstagram
#SustainableArchitecture
#GardenDesign
#DesignWithCare
#PlanningFrustrations
#HeritageMatters
#SmallArchitectPractice
#ArchitecturalDetails
#DesignVsRegulation

Considering the very positive reactions to my first visualisations, I felt some frustration today. I designed a small extension in line with SPAB principles (Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings)—reversible, lightweight, with minimal impact on the historic setting, and intended to improve the quality of life for the inhabitants with more light and extra space.
The Conservation Officer is requesting changes—stone construction, smaller windows—seemingly overlooking that the glazing is designed to celebrate from the inside a beautiful garden wall and to improve both visual and physical access to the garden.
It’s hard not to feel worn down by this kind of “subjective” resistance—especially when you’re trying to do things with care and sensitivity. No wonder so many buildings are altered without permissions or look boring pastiche. When a conservation officer would be accessible, collaborative and a bit understanding this would make a huge difference. I feel like a good school teacher who is about to give up as bureaucracy and a formal planning system destroy enthusiasm and care.

#ConservationArchitecture
#ListedBuilding
#SPAB
#HistoricBuildings
#SensitiveDesign
#LightweightConstruction
#ReversibleDesign
#ArchitectsOfInstagram
#SustainableArchitecture
#GardenDesign
#DesignWithCare
#PlanningFrustrations
#HeritageMatters
#SmallArchitectPractice
#ArchitecturalDetails
#DesignVsRegulation

Out of office for a day. Suddenly received a call to stop my existence on a waiting list. Nothing serious a foot injury but still general anaesthetic. I ask clients and builders for some patience. Will be back on Wednesday.

Out of office for a day. Suddenly received a call to stop my existence on a waiting list. Nothing serious a foot injury but still general anaesthetic. I ask clients and builders for some patience. Will be back on Wednesday.

New website. Please let me know if there are mistakes or improvements.

New website. Please let me know if there are mistakes or improvements.

Almost completed: an update of a house and its entrance porch. Previously, the porch had a cottage-style pitched roof that looked somewhat out of place on a modern 1960s house. The new design features a flat roof and a tiled façade.

HouseRenovation
#ModernUpdate
#1960sHouse
#PorchDesign
#FlatRoof
#TiledFacade
#ContemporaryArchitecture
#ArchitecturalDesign
#BeforeAndAfter
#FacadeUpdate
#DesignMatters
#ModernPorch
#HomeTransformation
#CurbAppeal
#RenovationProject
#ArchitectureLovers

Almost completed: an update of a house and its entrance porch. Previously, the porch had a cottage-style pitched roof that looked somewhat out of place on a modern 1960s house. The new design features a flat roof and a tiled façade.

HouseRenovation
#ModernUpdate
#1960sHouse
#PorchDesign
#FlatRoof
#TiledFacade
#ContemporaryArchitecture
#ArchitecturalDesign
#BeforeAndAfter
#FacadeUpdate
#DesignMatters
#ModernPorch
#HomeTransformation
#CurbAppeal
#RenovationProject
#ArchitectureLovers

Progress on the construction of a rear extension that connects the house to the garden and creates a light-flooded space designed for cooking, dining, and conversation.

#FalmouthArchitecture
#HomeExtension
#RearExtension
#ModernLiving
#KitchenDesign
#GardenRoom
#LightFilledSpaces
#OpenPlanLiving
#CornwallHomes
#ArchitectDesigned
#CoastalLiving
#HouseToGarden
#FalmouthHomes
#SustainableDesign
#ContemporaryExtension
#InsideOutsideLiving

Progress on the construction of a rear extension that connects the house to the garden and creates a light-flooded space designed for cooking, dining, and conversation.

#FalmouthArchitecture
#HomeExtension
#RearExtension
#ModernLiving
#KitchenDesign
#GardenRoom
#LightFilledSpaces
#OpenPlanLiving
#CornwallHomes
#ArchitectDesigned
#CoastalLiving
#HouseToGarden
#FalmouthHomes
#SustainableDesign
#ContemporaryExtension
#InsideOutsideLiving

How clients use my drawings.

How clients use my drawings.

Kitchen concept.

#NaturalMaterials
#WarmMinimalism
#ArchitectsOfInstagram
#InteriorArchitecture
#KitchenArchitecture
#DesignDetails
#Kitchen
#refurb
#OldMeetsNew
#FalmouthLiving
#FalmouthCornwall
#CornwallLife
#CornishHome
#CoastalCottage
#CornwallInteriors
#CornishArchitecture
#Archicad28
#founderofmärraum

Kitchen concept.

#NaturalMaterials
#WarmMinimalism
#ArchitectsOfInstagram
#InteriorArchitecture
#KitchenArchitecture
#DesignDetails
#Kitchen
#refurb
#OldMeetsNew
#FalmouthLiving
#FalmouthCornwall
#CornwallLife
#CornishHome
#CoastalCottage
#CornwallInteriors
#CornishArchitecture
#Archicad28
#founderofmärraum

On the way. #LoftConversion

#HomeRenovation
#HouseRemodel
#SpacePlanning
#ResidentialArchitecture
#ExtensionDesign
#AtticConversion
#SmallSpaceDesign
#ModernisingTradition
#ArchitecturalDrawings
#PlanningDrawings
#TechnicalDesign
#DesignDevelopment
#ConstructionPlans
#RIBAArchitect
#UKArchitecture
#ArchitectsOfInstagram
#ArchitecturePractice
#FalmouthCornwall
#CornwallArchitect
#SouthWestArchitect
#FalmouthHomes
#ArchitectureCornwall
#DesignedInCornwall
#CoastalArchitecture

On the way. #LoftConversion

#HomeRenovation
#HouseRemodel
#SpacePlanning
#ResidentialArchitecture
#ExtensionDesign
#AtticConversion
#SmallSpaceDesign
#ModernisingTradition
#ArchitecturalDrawings
#PlanningDrawings
#TechnicalDesign
#DesignDevelopment
#ConstructionPlans
#RIBAArchitect
#UKArchitecture
#ArchitectsOfInstagram
#ArchitecturePractice
#FalmouthCornwall
#CornwallArchitect
#SouthWestArchitect
#FalmouthHomes
#ArchitectureCornwall
#DesignedInCornwall
#CoastalArchitecture

Concept

Concept

Wheal Friendly.

#ListedBuilding
#BuildingConservation
#HistoricRestoration
#HeritageArchitecture
#EngineHouseRestoration
#OldMeetsNew
#AdaptiveReuse
#SensitiveArchitecture
#WhealFriendly
#StAgnesCornwall
#CornwallHeritage
#CornishMiningHeritage
#CornwallArchitecture
#HistoricCornwall
#ArchitectsOfInstagram
#RIBAArchitect

Wheal Friendly.

#ListedBuilding
#BuildingConservation
#HistoricRestoration
#HeritageArchitecture
#EngineHouseRestoration
#OldMeetsNew
#AdaptiveReuse
#SensitiveArchitecture
#WhealFriendly
#StAgnesCornwall
#CornwallHeritage
#CornishMiningHeritage
#CornwallArchitecture
#HistoricCornwall
#ArchitectsOfInstagram
#RIBAArchitect

Transformetion

Transformetion

When I see the recent design for a Sainsbury’s supermarket on the site of Vospers next to the dissenting cemetery in Falmouth I recognise how the designers and consultants celebrate this I only feel emptiness. Is this the best design we can come up with. Yes it has all sustainable credentials, rainwater harvesting and renewables, a larger shop with lots of parking. But the recipe for its design is boring and safe. Why is not more happening on such a site. Yes it costs money but space is very valuable. When I study architecture we have all amazing ideas and later nothing is left. Where is the spirit of Brunel where everything was possible. Other countries set the trends and architecture. The quality of architecture in Cornell is poor and predictable. A Treliske Hospital should be near the sea. So I’ll people and hospital staff have views, fresh air. Better than an uninspiring buildings in an uninspiring environment. Many child nurseries are constructed next to roads and look ugly. Why is the performance centre of the university not in Falmouth to make performance accessible. In Helston for example supermarkets dominate the town and destroy it. In Penzance the first thing you see is a large Sainsbury supermarket which looks like a stranded whale. The Eden project is in the middle of nowhere which anyone who visited a concert ends up driving home. Many places around Cornwall get made ugly with large uninspiring housing estates. What about a vision to create a safe cycle network in Cornwall. One locals as well as holiday people and visitors can use to stay healthy and fit and reduce traffic. No none of these ideas is new but Cornwall should be much better than it is. Look around Cornwall or Plymouth. It is shocking.

When I see the recent design for a Sainsbury’s supermarket on the site of Vospers next to the dissenting cemetery in Falmouth I recognise how the designers and consultants celebrate this I only feel emptiness. Is this the best design we can come up with. Yes it has all sustainable credentials, rainwater harvesting and renewables, a larger shop with lots of parking. But the recipe for its design is boring and safe. Why is not more happening on such a site. Yes it costs money but space is very valuable. When I study architecture we have all amazing ideas and later nothing is left. Where is the spirit of Brunel where everything was possible. Other countries set the trends and architecture. The quality of architecture in Cornell is poor and predictable. A Treliske Hospital should be near the sea. So I’ll people and hospital staff have views, fresh air. Better than an uninspiring buildings in an uninspiring environment. Many child nurseries are constructed next to roads and look ugly. Why is the performance centre of the university not in Falmouth to make performance accessible. In Helston for example supermarkets dominate the town and destroy it. In Penzance the first thing you see is a large Sainsbury supermarket which looks like a stranded whale. The Eden project is in the middle of nowhere which anyone who visited a concert ends up driving home. Many places around Cornwall get made ugly with large uninspiring housing estates. What about a vision to create a safe cycle network in Cornwall. One locals as well as holiday people and visitors can use to stay healthy and fit and reduce traffic. No none of these ideas is new but Cornwall should be much better than it is. Look around Cornwall or Plymouth. It is shocking.

Inspiration. Why is this place which was once a garage such a comfortable point for people to meet, eat and speak. I think we need more spaces which feel comfortable welcoming and have space. It makes people happy

Inspiration. Why is this place which was once a garage such a comfortable point for people to meet, eat and speak. I think we need more spaces which feel comfortable welcoming and have space. It makes people happy

Point Cloud. This is a form a measurement which we use for quite a time. We use Steve and his team with very fantastic equipment and software. Actually all this kind is not new to me. I worked 25 yeaes ago in cartography for Hansa Luftbild and there we used all this kind of data to create maps of the demarcation of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Republic of Yemen. But using it on computers as the size of those files is huge means having modern hard and software.

Point Cloud. This is a form a measurement which we use for quite a time. We use Steve and his team with very fantastic equipment and software. Actually all this kind is not new to me. I worked 25 yeaes ago in cartography for Hansa Luftbild and there we used all this kind of data to create maps of the demarcation of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Republic of Yemen. But using it on computers as the size of those files is huge means having modern hard and software.

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