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This time last year, following the appointment of 's Diversity and Inclusion Manager we decided to join the RIBA as fully paid up professional members. This means we have a lovely red sign to put up on our sites :-)

Unlike the *, the RIBA is optional for Architects.

As the RIBA gets serious about social cohesion, innovation in architecture and working towards a more sustainable built environment it seemed like the right time to join after many years of reluctance.

It's good to see that positive change can happen even within established institutions and we look forward to seeing more relevant design and inclusive environments because of it.

*Side note: Always check that your Architect is a registered member of the ARB before you employ them, or they really aren't an Architect at all!

Successful refurbishment projects rely on knowing what to remove, what to add and what to highlight in a way that brings out the best and sometimes hidden qualities of a space.

Whilst it's often easier to go for wholesale change, achieving a beautiful space with a number of existing constraints is often more rewarding and far more sustainable in a world where we need to balance our desire for well-being with concern for our impact.

Thanks to
For capturing the old, new and the blue.

Even the smallest spaces can feel a little luxurious when care is taken with design, materials and proportions.

This bathroom was planned into an existing cupboard space with a very limited footprint. By adding light and height above and utilising simple materials as well as some design tricks, we've created a sense of space without needing to steal space or budget from other parts of the house.

Thanks to .spaces for capturing the details and for somehow managing to stay invisible! 🤔🙏