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Your Architectural Team Should Have These 8 Things
Sam Austen Sam Austen

Your Architectural Team Should Have These 8 Things

When you’re investing in an exceptional home or development, who you choose to design it matters. From the right credentials and cost clarity from day one to local knowledge and a vision carried through to completion, here are the eight non-negotiables to look for in your architectural team.

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Meet the team behind ARCHDES Evolution
Sam Austen Sam Austen

Meet the team behind ARCHDES Evolution

Every home we design starts with a conversation, and the people on the other side of that conversation matter. You'll be trusting us with one of the biggest projects of your life, so we think you should know who you're working with before you sit down with us.

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Designing for today. Value for tomorrow.
Sam Austen Sam Austen

Designing for today. Value for tomorrow.

A home is one of the biggest investments you'll ever make.

While trends come and go, thoughtful design has lasting value. From natural light and intuitive layouts to quality materials and considered detailing, the decisions made at the design stage continue to shape how a home performs for years to come.

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Featured in Abode Magazine: Clarity of Vision in Cambridge
Sam Austen Sam Austen

Featured in Abode Magazine: Clarity of Vision in Cambridge

One of the best parts of our work is seeing an idea evolve into a home that genuinely reflects the people living in it.

Life on Thornton started with clients who had a clear vision. Our role was to listen, challenge ideas where it mattered, and bring everything together into a home that feels cohesive, practical and built to last. Working closely with Yellow Fox throughout the process meant the architecture and interiors developed hand in hand, rather than as separate conversations.

It's great to see the project featured in the latest issue of Abode Magazine, and we're grateful to everyone who helped bring it to life.

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Your architect just sent you drawings. Here’s how to read them:
Sam Austen Sam Austen

Your architect just sent you drawings. Here’s how to read them:

Your architect just sent you drawings. Now what?

Most people stare at their plans and nod along — but understanding what you're looking at means you can actually shape your home before anything gets built.

Read our plain-English guide to reading architectural drawings. Save this one for when your plans arrive.

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