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When we’re not designing or creating, we’re thinking. A lot. We love to think and Lisa loves to write. Here, she shares her latest musings with you.

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Mar 17, 2014

Weathering

Weathering.

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Oct 25, 2013

Deck

For the last few weekends we have been busy with some of the diy jobs around the house that have been on the 'to do' list for a while now.

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Feb 1, 2013

Tea or Coffee?

This is a little tip sheet I wrote a little while ago now, but has proved popular with people trying to identify their own style or architecture preferences.

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Jan 2, 2013

How to write a brief for an architect

We have written a free Ebook on How to write a Brief for an Architect to help you achieve your renovation or new build goals.

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