The St Agnes Island Hall on the Isles of Scilly exemplifies good architectural design delivered under challenging circumstances. Being located 25 miles off the Cornish coast made the logistics of the build more than a little tricky at times....
Grainge Architects and Eagle One Homes submitted a planning application recently to East Devon District Council for 900 new homes, a primary school, community allotments, play areas and sports pitches at Mosshayne.
This week saw Holsworthy Livestock Market move to it's new £6m purpose built facility on the outskirts of Holsworthy. 4000 animals passed through the Agri-business centre on it's first day of operation.
Colour has a big impact upon our perception of everything around us, including the buildings we occupy. Architects are often criticised of painting everything white, grey or black - and whilst we are not guilt-free in this respect it is often with the best of intentions....
Computer generated images (CGI's) help architects to communicate what is not immediately obvious to people looking at traditional design drawings such as plans, sections or elevations. Shown in perspective, they display a scheme as it would be seen in reality......