The Real Cost of a House Extension in London in 2026
by Sean Ronnie Hill on Mar 19, 2026
So you've decided to extend. Now comes the question nobody gives you a straight answer to.
Biophilic design has become a buzzword. Here is what it actually means to do it well.
by Sean Ronnie Hill on Mar 18, 2026
Somewhere between Instagram and the interiors press, biophilic design stopped meaning something. It became shorthand for a fiddle-leaf fig and a linen sofa. We want to unpick that, because the real thing, done properly, is one of the most transformative things you can do to a home.
Why We Give Our Time to Architecture That Matters: RISE Design Studio & the Paddington Old Cemetery Chapels
by Sean Ronnie Hill on Mar 11, 2026
Every year, RISE Design Studio commits a set number of hours to charitable and community projects - work we believe in, offered pro bono. Right now, that commitment is focused on one of London's most compelling heritage and community stories: the restoration of the Victorian Gothic ch …
Hampstead Architects: What to Look for Before You Appoint
by Sean Ronnie Hill on Mar 10, 2026
Hampstead changes street by street.
What a Sketch Taught Me About Leadership, Sustainability and the Non-Linear Path
by Sean Ronnie Hill on Mar 6, 2026
Published for International Women's Day 2026
Scallop House: A Rear Extension in Stoke Newington
by Sean Ronnie Hill on Mar 1, 2026
Stoke Newington is a neighbourhood that wears its layers lightly. Victorian terraces line streets that have absorbed wave after wave of change - yet the area retains a quiet coherence. Gardens are generous. Brickwork is warm. The pace of life is slower than the city that surrounds it.
The Rules Have Changed. Is Your Application Ready?
by Sean Ronnie Hill on Feb 13, 2026
What the April 2026 planning appeals reforms mean for homeowners and developers
Arches House: what happens when you start with the right question
by Sean Ronnie Hill on Feb 7, 2026
Project completed 2023. Two-storey side and rear extension with full internal reconfiguration of a Victorian semi-detached house.
Notting Hill EnerPHit Retrofit - Reimagining Victorian Homes for a Low-Carbon Future
by Sean Ronnie Hill on Feb 4, 2026
London's Victorian housing stock is extraordinary. Generous proportions. Handmade brick. A civic confidence baked into every facade.
AI and the Planning System: What Does It Mean for Your Home?
by Sean Ronnie Hill on Feb 3, 2026
You may have seen the headlines. The government is introducing AI into the UK planning system. If you are thinking about a home extension, renovation, or retrofit, it is a reasonable thing to wonder about. Here is an honest view of what is changing, what is not, and what it means for …
