Delighted to share the news that Blake @ Cadia Studios's Misha King is now qualified as a Passive House designer. Congratulations Misha!👏 Read all about it here blakearchitects.co.uk/story/2089 #passivehousedesign #passivehouse #design #sustainability #architecture #architects

This opportunity to reimagine the conventional terraced-house extension by pushing the boundaries of glass structures was exciting. blakearchitects.co.uk/project/Chelte… #architecture #architects #extension #listedbuilding #designers #glassarchitecture

If you are young, HEDGELAYING NEEDS YOU! We need more hedgelayers to whip our nations hedges back into shape, and there is now a great scheme to help train up anyone (youngish) who is interested in doing this full time

Inspiring talks about #sustainability at the Workspace Design Show UK last Friday. We can all create sustainable designs within commercial architecture if we put our minds to it. Keep your eyes peeled for news of workplace projects to be announced soon!#workspacedesign #blakearchitecture

Excited that we have managed to navigate a complicated planning process for this double application, consisting of a G2 listed cottage on the end of a Georgian farmstead, with adjacent agricultural building. #buildingconservation #historichouse #cotswoldlife #blakearchitects

“It is not so much for its beauty that the forest makes a claim upon a human’s heart, as for that subtle something, that quality of air that emanation from old trees, that so wonderfully changes and renews a weary spirit.” ― Robert Louis Stevenson #woodland #mentalheath

#cotswold #barn #derelict always enjoy visiting little changed barns. A strong composition of void to solid all the better for no windows and doors.

Interesting visit last week for an initial condition fabric survey of a series of #barns. Love seeing the #historic details of these structures & a prominent #carpentersmark was an exciting find. #architecture #conservation #repairs #barnconversion #timberframe #blakearchitects

Fond memories of our sunny December shoot with @alexanderjcollins at the small #partybarn we worked on last year. Find out more - blakearchitects.co.uk/project/CoachH… #limeplaster #fresco #architecture #barns #buildingconservation #barnconversion #tradition #historicbuildings #blakearchitects

🙌 Consent achieved for this lovely listed building project. An internal refurbishment and single storey extension to revive this home...watch this space! #buildingconservation #historichouse #cotswoldlife #fabricsurvey #refurbishment #listedbuildings #lovemyjob #blakearchitects

Amazingly, the GPS in this state of the art land surveying equipment is accurate to the nearest 2.5cm. GPS was originally developed for military use but has been readily available for civilian use since the 1990s? #sitesurvey #landsurvey #cpd #everydaysaschoolday #blakearchitects

Excited to announce a recent trio of equestrian planning approvals; consisting of a private dressage facility, a racing yard and barns for an Olympic eventing rider. Read more here - blakearchitects.co.uk/story/2093 #design #planning #architects #equestrianproperty #planningapproval

What are the true benefits of working in a rural office and will the trend continue? Read Jonathan's thoughts here - linkedin.com/pulse/rise-rur… #officedesign #barnconversion #rural #passivehouse #sustainablebuildings #sustainablebuilding #permitteddevelopment

Why Architects Should Never Stop Drawing By Hand - Architizer Journal architizer.com/blog/practice/…

A #cotswold #farmhouse we recently finished. The #interiors are by our very talented client. The details of this project can now be found on our web bit.ly/3fkHtiy

wired.com/story/why-citi… via WIRED

A contemporary extension to provide a meditative refuge. Crafted from Cotswold Stone, Copper &!Yakisugi (burnt) timber. Breaking ground in Summer 2023. #sketchup #enscape #cotswolds

RIBA president Chris Williamson to give up architect title dezeen.com/2025/12/12/rib… via Dezeen

Why I believe the ARB’s reforms are dumbing down architecture bdonline.co.uk/opinion/why-i-…