Author Archives for Karen Stylianides

Patrick Bradley's shipping container house

11 memorable Grand Designs houses

December 23, 2022 12:33 pm Published by Comments Off on 11 memorable Grand Designs houses

11 of the most memorable Grand Designs houses ever featured on from the iconic Channel 4 Tv show, including the UK's first ever Passivhaus


office in a loft extension with skylight window, white furniture and built-in wardrobes

Do I need Building Control approval?

December 15, 2022 5:51 pm Published by Comments Off on Do I need Building Control approval?

Check if your project needs Building Control approval. Failure to conform to any Building Regulations means the work is illegal


exterior of thatched cottage

Thatched cottage renovation

December 7, 2022 2:57 pm Published by Comments Off on Thatched cottage renovation

This thatched cottage renovation on a small triangular plot on the Baltic coast in Germany is a beautiful example of old meets new


Kennington water tower, Grand Designs

Ambitious water tower conversion in London

February 28, 2017 6:29 pm Published by Comments Off on Ambitious water tower conversion in London

The ambitious Grand Designs water tower in Kennington, London, is one of the most memorable - and expensive - conversions from the programme