Thoughts of your architect
For me the basis of good design is the ability to ask simple questions to understand a clients requirements and then enhance and exploit a building and it's interior spaces to create a style and ambiance to suit their lifestyle where they will feel comfortable and relaxed.
We are all aware nowadays of the issues of climate change and energy conservation. I see architecture as being optimistic and as time goes on we will continue to gain more and more knowledge and ability to make better use of the natural resources and climate around us.
As an architect that specialises in building conversions, I consider old buildings as representing not only a massive investment of energy and resources from the past but also as a cultural link from our ancestors to the future. They also possess those unquantifiable values of age and character. It therefore makes good economic and environmental sense to convert and renovate old buildings.
