Our notes on architecture, the design process, materials and place — and practical guides for clients.
How does a villa project unfold? A roadmap from plot to handover
We walk through the villa project process from the client’s side: first meeting, site analysis, design, permits, construction, handover and the first year.
The interior design process, step by step: from brief to finished space
How does an interior design project unfold? Every step, from the brief and measured survey to materials, joinery drawings, site visits and handover.
Designing a house for the Aegean and Mediterranean climate: shade, breeze and coolness
How do shade, the summer breeze, thick walls and courtyards work together in Mediterranean climate house design? Key principles for a naturally cool home.
The stages of an architectural project: concept, preliminary design, construction drawings and details
What are the stages of an architectural project? What is produced from concept to detail design, which decisions are made and what the client’s role is.
Boutique hotel design: sense of place, flow and the guest experience
Boutique hotel design begins with a concept rooted in place. Our notes on the guest journey, rooms, service flows, materials, water, energy and phasing.
What is a zoning status certificate? Key concepts to understand before buying land
What is a zoning status certificate and where do you get one? We explain TAKS, KAKS, setbacks and building patterns to check before you buy a plot of land.
Natural stone, timber and exposed concrete: materials that improve with age
How do exposed concrete, natural stone cladding and timber facades age? Notes on choosing and detailing them, from formwork and cover to ventilated cavities.
Preparing for your first meeting with an architect: which information and documents should you bring?
Preparing for a first meeting with an architect: documents to bring, your list of needs, budget range, questions to ask and what to weigh up when choosing.
Designing a house on a sloping site: turning topography into an advantage
How should surveys, ground investigation, cut and fill, terracing and retaining walls be handled when designing a house on a sloping site? The key decisions.
Restoring historic buildings: measured surveys, restitution and restoration projects
How does restoring a listed building work? We explain measured surveys, restitution and restoration projects, board approval and key conservation principles.
What is sustainable architecture? Design principles you can apply to a home
What is sustainable architecture? We explain, step by step, how to design an energy-efficient home through passive design, water, materials and renewables.
A new chapter in office design: focus, collaboration and belonging
How is hybrid working changing the office? Activity-based zones, acoustics, daylight, ergonomics, technology and post-move measurement in office design.