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How Long Should an Architect Take? Why We Sketch Before We Draw

Posted on 2 October 202622 August 2026 by Elisa Pardini
Black and white portrait of Robert Hall, architect and founder of Pardini Hall Architecture

Why the first weeks of an architecture project are spent looking and sketching rather than drawing, and what that time actually buys you.

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Turning a Building into a Small Hotel: What It Actually Involves

Posted on 11 September 20264 September 2026 by Elisa Pardini
Cotswold stone hotel and restaurant at dusk, glazed dining extension above the terraced water garden

What it takes to turn an existing building into a small hotel and restaurant: change of use, planning in a National Landscape, and what decides whether it works.

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What It Really Takes to Extend a Period House in London

Posted on 2 September 202614 August 2026 by Elisa Pardini
Green-lit glass-walled living space set in a brick courtyard, seen through sliding doors at night.

Extending a period house in London: what conservation area and listed status allow, what the hidden costs are, and how long the process really takes.

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Renovating a House in Tuscany: What to Expect

Posted on 31 August 2026 by Elisa Pardini
Outdoor dining area with a glass table and cushioned chairs under a terracotta veranda, overlooking mountains and trees in the distance.",

Renovating a house in Tuscany? What to change, what to keep, and how a project runs from abroad — lessons from a villa restored near Lucca.

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What We Keep: Retaining Character in a Period Home

Posted on 14 August 20267 September 2026 by Elisa Pardini
Pair of antique wooden folding doors with geometric lattice panels, opened to reveal a kitchen with light wood cabinetry behind.

Retaining what a home already has can shape an entire project. Discover how one Hampstead apartment was reimagined around the things worth keeping.

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When Architecture Begins Before Design

Posted on 1 February 202616 September 2026 by Elisa Pardini
Line drawing of a briefing workshop with plans pinned up and an ideas mind map

Architectural thinking before a project begins: how early advisory work helps investors and developers test a site’s potential, risks and value before design starts.

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AI in Architecture & Interiors: The Human–Machine Confluence

Posted on 28 January 202622 August 2026 by Elisa Pardini
CGI of a stone Tuscan farmhouse on a hillside with a paved path and lavender planting

Explore how AI in architecture supports human-centred design, enhancing creativity, sustainability, and spatial exploration without replacing intuition.

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The Future of Sustainable Homes in 2026

Posted on 19 January 202612 August 2026 by Elisa Pardini
CGI of a gabled hall behind a perforated translucent screen with figures below

Explore sustainable homes 2026 through Casa al Pozzo, where low-carbon design, landscape integration, and energy-efficient architecture shape future living.

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How Technology Enhances (Not Replaces) Architectural Craftsmanship

Posted on 12 January 202612 August 2026 by Elisa Pardini
Hand drawing on architectural plans with pencil, scale rule and keyboard on desk

Discover how AI architecture supports digital craftsmanship, enhancing material intelligence, precision, and innovation without replacing human skill.

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Adaptive Interiors: Designing Flexible Spaces for Modern Living

Posted on 5 January 20267 September 2026 by Elisa Pardini
Pale blue sofa below a glazed rooflight, with a bronze fireplace beyond

Adaptive interiors rethink domestic space through flexibility, light and sustainability. Discover how 4MS supports modern living through intelligent design.

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