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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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Feb 16, 2013

Recycle

With the summer harvest in full swing, the green waste recycling capabilities on our tiny site become rather stretched.

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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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Jan 1, 2013

About

Alchemy : A seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination.

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  • Annette McElwee


    Thank you Lisa, we are so happy with the outcome of our renovation. Lisa listened to our requests and also made excellent suggestions. Lisa has a wonderful eye for design as well as being pragmatic. Totally recommend Lisa at Day Architects.

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