CARL Architect

24/07/2024

I'm having a run on redesigning properties in Scotland at the moment, but you don't have to live north of the border to appreciate them https://carlarchitect.co.uk/the-design-daily/

19/07/2024

Trump or Hulk Hogan - who would you rather have as a leader?

Why Do We Need Leaders? With the Trump assassination attempt and a picture of Starmer grandstanding on a balcony, I’ve started wondering why we need leaders this week. Historically, they’ve steered us through storms, aiming for shared horizons. But in today’s tangled world, we might give them ...

14/07/2024

Who doesn't love a good builder recommendation? Find the article about the wonderful Neil at https://bit.ly/3LmLnE8

12/07/2024

Five tips for transforming your home! https://bit.ly/3WiGwtL

11/07/2024

Don't make this mistake when you're doing work on your house. If your work strays anywhere near your boundary it's worth getting some advice https://bit.ly/3LlTPDK

10/07/2024

People are often taken aback by what I think are simple transformations - let me take you through how I do it

Transforming a Dated House in Old Portsmouth: Maximising Space and Sea Views In today’s video, we take on an exciting renovation project in Old Portsmouth, turning a dated house into a modern family home. This property, located in one of the best parts of Portsmouth, offers incredible sea views an...

05/07/2024

That's right I'm opening a shop 😉 I'm transforming a former Hall and Woodhouse shop in Blandford Forum into a modern home office and living space. This historic building offers unique challenges and incredible opportunities for a redesign and I do love a challenge! https://bit.ly/3LdrMWU For more videos check us out on youtube.com/-Architect/videos

In today’s video, we’re in Blandford Forum, Dorset, working on an exciting project: transforming a former Hall and Woodhouse shop on Salisbury Street into a modern home office and living space. This historic building, located right in the heart of the town centre, offers both unique challenges a...

04/07/2024

Lilliput - not Gullivers Travels but mine, as I continue my journey around Dorset and tackle a rather unattractive 1970s house and give it the Carl Architect treatment. Watch the video at https://bit.ly/4cRrX65 or on youtube.com/-Architect

In today’s video, we tackle the renovation of a rather unattractive 1970s house located in the beautiful area of Lilliput, Poole. Despite its initial appearance, this property holds great potential for a stunning transformation. Our goal is to modernize the space by adding a front extension and cr...

02/07/2024

Problem: a ground floor bathroom and a first floor layout issue where you need to pass through one bedroom to reach another. Solution: relocating the bathroom to the first floor and creating an open-plan living space on the ground floor that looks out onto the west-facing garden. Watch my design video at https://bit.ly/3XNeVSQ or youtube.com/-Architect

Transforming a Historic Cottage in Ashley Cross Poole. Ashley Cross Poole is a charming area with beautiful historic cottages that offer both character and potential. In my latest project, I had the pleasure of transforming a lovely terraced cottage, addressing some common layout challenges to creat...

28/06/2024

One of the most fascinating houses in Southsea is for sale! I got a peek inside this Thomas Ellis Owen-designed house and came up with some remodeling options https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52Aq0-_DAB4

25/06/2024

This week I tackle a house in Portland, redesigning it to maximise light and extending it to make use of the addituonal outside space www.youtube.com/-Architect/videos

24/06/2024

How is it that French cities are so good? Rennes, a city that may not be on the typical tourist map or in the top ten French cities by population, is a hidden gem. https://bit.ly/4euyh57