Renovating a period home is not just about choosing paint colours and adding plug sockets. Done well, it’s a conversation between past and present; preserving character, rethinking space, updating infrastructure and making the house work beautifully for modern life. Our latest journal post explores the architect’s role in this process: what we do, how we think, and why it matters. link in bio. Image 1: Layering old and new: reinstating the original design fireplace and cornicing and designing bespoke joinery, and adding modern furniture that complements the calm elegance of the space. Image 2: The process is a collaboration between the client and architect, establishing a design that everyone feels confident and excited to progress with is key in the preliminary stage Image 3: In period homes, kitchens are often completely rethought. They are spaces to entertain as well as for everyday family life. Image 4: Retaining and restoring beautiful historic features like this arch-heade...