Completed this family home. A smart, early Victorian, handsome townhouse project in Holland Park, London. It’s simple and effective, a classic Ivy Ngeow design in wit and style. #womeninarchitecture #listedbuilding #architecture #interiordesign #gradeii #london #design #culturesandcommunities #blogger #remodelling #professionalwomen #author #completedproject
5 Differences between Asian and Western bathroom design concepts
I am working on a very interesting live-work unit space with the working areas in the front of the building and the living space at the rear. It has to be a flexible, informal area because there might be guests or collaborative colleagues, and there might be entertaining. At the same time, when there are …
When You Don’t Need Planning
Extensions An addition or extension to your house is generally considered to be permitted development. Different rules apply to flats and maisonettes, which if you are extending, you will require PP. If your house is in Conservation Area or is a listed building, chances are there may be restrictions specific to your area or property, …
REVIEW: RIBA and Hong Kong Business of Design Week 2019
Yesterday attended a very interesting lunch event “RIBA and Hong Kong Business of Design Week 2019”. Speakers included: 1/ Lucy Tilley of Adjaye Associates, who spoke about working internationally and understanding local culture and contexts (only 20% of their work is in the UK and the rest abroad), 2/ Jevan Chowdhury of Wind and Foster …
Glass extension + Full Refurbishment, Kensal Rise, London
This is a modern Miesian glass cube extension to a Thirties terrace, with a bold and blocky colour scheme, for a gallery curator and a photographer. The project still looks new and fresh even though it was completed about eight years ago. I have actually just brought it to the present day. I especially like …
Art Gallery in Brixton, London
This art gallery is in the vibrant Brixton Conservation Area, with a two bedroom flat over. It is opposite the famous and historic Brixton Market and features traditional decorative tiling embellishments on the facade and the interior. www.knightwebbgallery.com
Museum of Architecture Gingerbread City on 2018 New Year’s Eve
Museum of Architecture is a charity that helps the public engage with architecture and architects. It also supports architects to be more entrepreneurial, collaborative and informed on design for places and people through cultural projects like The Gingerbread City Masterplan – Imagining Cities of the Future. Cities should be inclusive, sustainable, healthy and easy to …
REVIEW: AJ Specification ‘Live’ Kitchen and Bathrooms
The AJ Specification Live kitchen and bathrooms was one of the best lectures that I had attended. Interestingly on the programme, it says ‘kitchen’ singular and ‘bathrooms’ plural. But there was more than one kitchen presented. In fact I was so enthralled it was the first time I did not take any notes and the …