Carta Nova

29/08/2024

27/08/2024

Client‘s love - always thrilled to hear words like that!​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​And yet what is the story behind?

Andrea heard my name from 3 different source: two of the builders companies I work with, and recommendation from a friend of a friend of a friend. So she called me. I liked her instantly and I liked the project.
I love working with oversea clients and I love working with lawyers - both groups of people are clear and straightforward in their communication which makes life-on-site more enjoyable and easy.
The challenge here was that she wasn’t in London, the timeline was tight and yet she wanted to see all finishes and fittings IRL to confirm. I worked around her schedule.
Just before we started on site the main guy of the builders company left the country for good. That required me to be on site sometimes daily and cover the management tasks of a foreman.

My client came back a day after completion and there was still plenty of snagging to do.
Some of the paint work wasn’t up to a standard. A couple of light fitting didn’t work properly.
Clear instructions and a bit of persuasion of the builders, and the work was done as it was supposed to be.

Along the way mistakes happened - misled my images online I ordered a bathroom light with a size of a stadium projector. We couldn’t get it back - Chinese online company don’t seem to be very customer friendly…

The most important thing was to be in contact with my client despite challenges and mess ups.
Communication is a key in those cases and if you’re upfront and honest it always works out!

25/08/2024

Let's make it better as it was!​​​​​​​​​Before and after images from my recent project in the Highgate Conservation area.​​​​​​​​​.

13/07/2024

How to start planning the right way? Which also would lead to success btw.​​​​​​​​
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Very often I see homeowners trying to safe time or money or both, and skip essential steps in the preparation for the planning process.​​​​​​​​
The issue then becomes that the planing submission is not comprehensive for the local authority to make a decision. Or even worst it submitted proposal doesn’t take into account local policies and regulations. Those can be very different between councils but also within the same borough: Conservation area policies, Article 4 restrictions or areas of natural beauty to name a few.​​​​​​​​
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The best way to approach planning is to spend enough time with the brief development and the design development of your project. ​​​​​​​​
How exactly to do that, I’ll share in the upcoming free webinar - Winning the planning game - on the 23rd of July, 1pm.​​​​​​​​
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DM me the word webinar to receive the registration link. Or use the one in the bio above.​​​​​​​​
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I look forward to seeing you there 🙏​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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09/07/2024

FREE WEBINAR COMING!​​​​​​​​​How to get planning for your dream project, specifically if this is a Listed Building.​​​​​​​​​
*TUESDAY the 23rd, 1pm, BST*

We will discuss:
- How can you prepare best for a successful planning approval.
- Who do you need to engage in the process.
- Tip & Trick - What do pay attention closely and how to navigate the planning landscape wisely.
And of course: Q&As!

For over 15 years in the construction industry as an Architect, all planning applications I have submitted were approved. Some of them were tricky, some of them were suggested for refusal, but before that happened I could act on behalf of my clients and change the course of things.
So I believe I could share one of two tips with you how to get the approval you need to the property you dream about!

Register from the link in bio to join me for an exciting webinar, packed with helpful knowledge and tips.
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Hi! I am Eva, Lead Architect and Founder of , helping homeowners to create the homes they dream about.
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09/07/2024

FREE WEBINAR COMING!​​​​​​​​
How to get planning for your dream project, specifically if this is a Listed Building.​​​​​​​​
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*TUESDAY the 23rd, 1pm, BST*​​​​​​​​
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We will discuss:​​​​​​​​
- How can you prepare best for a successful planning approval.​​​​​​​​
- Who do you need to engage in the process.​​​​​​​​
- Tip & Trick - What do pay attention closely and how to navigate the planning landscape wisely.​​​​​​​​
And of course: Q&As!​​​​​​​​
​​​​​​​​
For over 15 years in the construction industry as an Architect, all planning applications I have submitted were approved. Some of them were tricky, some of them were suggested for refusal, but before that happened I could act on behalf of my clients and change the course of things. ​​​​​​​​
So I believe I could share one of two tips with you how to get the approval you need to the property you dream about!​​​​​​​​
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Register from the link in bio to join me for an exciting webinar, packed with helpful knowledge and tips.​​​​​​​​
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Hi! I am Eva, Lead Architect and Founder of , helping homeowners to create the homes they dream about.​​​​​​​​
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08/07/2024

Getting planning approval for property development projects can be tricky and homeowners are often concern about that phase. The trouble is not the planning process but the approach a lot of people are taking on - thinking of getting planning without clarifying what they want to achieve and how this is going to look like.​​​​​​​​
There are better ways of approaching planing and they are pretty much always very successful.​​​​​​​​
This is going to be the topic of my next webinar - Winning the planning game - happening next Tuesday, the 23rd of July at lunch time.​​​​​​​​
DM me webinar to receive the registration link. ​​​​​​​​
Or use the one in the profile 👆​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​
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16/03/2024

Today in a month we are hosting a FREE WEBINAR for Homeowners of Listed Buildings: TUESDAY, APRIL 16TH, 7PM (GMT)
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Whether you own a Grade I, Grade II*, or Grade II Listed property, this webinar will provide invaluable insights and expert advice on navigating the complexities of renovation, restoration, and maintenance.
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In this webinar you will:
✔️ Understand the delicate process of designing for a Listed Property.
✔️ Learn the specifics of the planning process for Listed Building.
✔️ Learn how to select the most suitable contractor.
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DESIGN:
In this session, we’ll explore the intricate process of designing for listed buildings, where creativity meets conservation. We’ll guide you through the main principles of sympathetic design, balancing historical integrity with modern functionality, and explore materials and techniques for authentic restoration.
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PLANNING:
We will delve into the nuanced world of planning for listed buildings. By the end of the session, you will gain a key understanding of the intricacies of listed building regulations and how to navigate the planning process effectively. We will also share our best strategies for successful applications and offer helpful tips for working harmoniously with conservation officers.
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CONSTRUCTION:
We will also explore the process of choosing the ideal contractor for your listed building project. In this session, you will learn what to consider when selecting a contractor, the qualities and experiences they should bring, and how to navigate the construction process smoothly from start to finish.
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Register from the link in bio and join us for a wonderful evening of learning and collaboration!

11/03/2024

Happy Monday!
Natural light and quality materials to achieve this wonderful transformation in a Listed property 💫

08/03/2024

🌷Happy International Women’s Day🌷

20/02/2024

Working with overseas clients is something I really enjoy! The different cultures, different approach to getting things done but surprisingly often we seem to share similar design aesthetics.
The Holborn project we finished recently for our US based client is a good example of that: NYC meets London and the flat in Holborn became a cosy pied-à-terre for family and friends 💫