Maidstone is one of Kent’s growing towns, one with the highest number of new houses built over the last few years. For a town with a rich history, such growth and change will inevitably be visible through its architecture. In this article we explore the architecture in Maidstone and consider how it has changed over…
For many Dartford is synonymous with the Dartford Crossing, a marvel of design and engineering spanning the River Thames. For others it is a commuter town, its proximity to central London making it an ideal location in which to live. However, what many do not know is that Dartford’s history is as rich as that…
There are thousands of building contractors out there. While most of them will be do a fine job, how can you tell the good from the bad? How do you spot a cowboy builder and avoid hiring them so that you don’t end up with a half-finished home and a second mortgage to put it…
Embarking on a new home build project or extension to your home? Congratulations! We know what an exciting time this can be and would hazard a guess that it’s been something you’ve been thinking about and planning for a while now. These things can take time to happen – between imaging how it could look…
Everyone wants to have their independence, no matter how young or old they may be. Teenagers can’t wait to get their first taste of it and older parents stubbornly refuse to give theirs up. Sound familiar? The number of annexes for elderly parents is increasing, particularly in boroughs such as Bromley, Bexley and Greenwich where…
Open-plan living is increasingly popular as homeowners look to maximise their living space in the most cost-effective way they can. Moving home to get more space or a more modern home isn’t as easy as it used to be. Costs can quickly escalate, stress levels rise, and you may not want to leave a neighbourhood…
Letting in more light is something that many of us think about, particularly during the dreary, darker months. Some homes don’t get much to start with while others may have had a new extension added which resulted in some darker internal areas. Whatever the reasons for a darker home, roof lanterns are an excellent way…
Think about Greenwich and the first thing that will pop into your mind will most likely be the National Maritime Museum building. It is a world-famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, and while it seems to dominate the architecture around Greenwich there is far more to the borough’s architectural history than just its famous museums and…
When you hear about Charles Darwin the first place that comes to mind is probably the Galapagos Islands. This is where he worked on his theory of natural selection while observing what are now the famous Darwin finches. But what does Darwin have to do with architecture in Bromley? Down House, on the edge of…
Look around you in Bexley Village and the first thing you will spot will likely be St Mary’s Church. Similarly, wander up towards Bexleyheath and you can’t miss Danson House and Stables – a Grade I listed Georgian mansion. Around it, a variety of architectural styles runs the gamut of design. Across the borough, the…