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March 15, 2025
Architectural Design, Inspiration, Planning

Choosing the Best Floor Plan for Your Lifestyle

Find the perfect floor plan for your lifestyle with our guide on open vs. traditional layouts, customisation, natural light, privacy, and future-proof your home.
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March 10, 2025
Planning

GRK’s Innovative Solutions: Parking and Amenity in Bournemouth

Can you park anywhere at home? Not always. Local rules matter. GRK Architects Bournemouth designs smart, regulation-compliant parking solutions.
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March 1, 2025
Listed Buildings, Planning, Renovations

I Live in a Listed Building, Can I Still Renovate My Home?

Living in a listed building? Discover what renovations are possible, the permissions you’ll need, & how to update your home while preserving its historic...
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February 21, 2025
Architectural Design, Architecture, Planning

Understanding Architectural Drawings: A Beginner’s Guide for Homeowners

Architectural drawings translate ideas into plans. Understanding floor plans, elevations, and sections helps homeowners visualise and shape their dream home.
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February 19, 2025
Building Regulations, Planning

Understanding Planning Permission: What You Need to Know Before You Start Your Residential Project

Planning permission can make or break a project. Understanding regulations, restrictions, and local policies is key to a smooth approval process.
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February 1, 2025
Architectural Design, Planning

Designing for Darkness: Architecture & Development in the South Downs National Park

GRK Architecture designs dark-sky-friendly homes in the South Downs, preserving its celestial beauty and wildlife with sustainable solutions and thoughtful lighting.
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December 15, 2024
Architectural Design, Architecture, Planning

From Concept to Completion: The Home Building Process Explained

Discover the step-by-step journey of building your dream home, from initial concept and planning to final completion. Gain insights into design, construction, and everything...
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November 10, 2024
Architecture, Eco-Friendly Architecture, Extensions, Planning

GRK Architecture: Expert Design in Surrey

GRK Architecture in Surrey creates bespoke designs for your perfect home, blending your vision with Surrey’s character to ensure smooth planning approval.
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July 24, 2024
Building Regulations, Planning

Behind the Blueprint: Understanding the Importance of Building Regulations

Understanding the Importance of Building Regulations. Learn how GRK Architecture ensures safety, sustainability, and legal compliance in your projects.
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July 6, 2024
Building Regulations, Planning

Planning Applications in Architecture

Need more certainty about planning applications? Our guide will help you navigate the planning regulations you'll need for your next architectural project
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