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102 BG, Journal

Why We Retrofit: Sustainable Architecture Through Adaptive Reuse

Posted on 13 December 202512 August 2026 by Elisa Pardini
Townhouse seen across the lawn, the glazed extension set above the basement entrance

Retrofitting architecture preserves heritage while reducing carbon impact. At 102BG, a Grade II listed home in Belgravia, thoughtful adaptive reuse, walk-on skylights and a lightweight glass extension create a brighter, energy-efficient design that respects the building’s historic character.

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Posted in 102 BG, Journal
602CD, Journal

Material Honesty: Why Natural Materials Shape Better Architecture

Posted on 8 December 202512 August 2026 by Elisa Pardini
How Natural Materials Shape Better Architecture

Material honesty shaped every detail of 602CD, a contemporary villa in the Tuscan countryside. Through natural stone interiors, lime plaster, wood architecture and conscious design, the project reveals how sustainable materials create calmer, healthier and more grounded homes.

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Posted in 602CD, Journal
56CG, South Hampstead, Journal

Designing with the Senses: Why Multi- Sensory Architecture Matters

Posted on 1 December 20257 September 2026 by Elisa Pardini
A double-height Victorian living space with full-height bookshelves, mezzanine walkway, and natural light — showcasing sensory architecture at 56CG.

A reflection on how Palazzina in Tuscany brings wellbeing architecture, biophilic design and sustainable living together to create a restorative rural home.

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Posted in 56CG, South Hampstead, Journal
Journal, Palazzina

Architecture for Wellbeing: Designing Spaces that Restore and Reconnect

Posted on 24 November 202512 August 2026 by Elisa Pardini
architecture for wellbeing

A reflection on how Palazzina in Tuscany brings wellbeing architecture, biophilic design and sustainable living together to create a restorative rural home.

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Posted in Journal, Palazzina
Journal

The Honour and The Challenge: Judging the Archello Awards 2025

Posted on 15 November 202522 August 2026 by Elisa Pardini
Archello Awards 2025 graphic with a portrait of the practice's founder before drawings

Elisa Pardini shares her reflections on serving as a juror for the Archello Awards 2025, discussing the values that define design excellence in a changing architectural landscape.

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6BD, Journal

Why We Build: Transforming a London Family Home Extension

Posted on 10 November 202512 August 2026 by Elisa Pardini
London family home extension

Discover how PHA reimagined a London house into a luminous, connected family home — where light, play and structure redefine modern living.

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Posted in 6BD, Journal
11 RMS, Journal

Above & Beyond: The London Mews Roof Garden Reinvention

Posted on 4 November 202522 August 2026 by Elisa Pardini
London Mews Roof Garden

Discover how PHA transformed a London mews rooftop into a sensory garden; a light-filled extension that fuses architecture, nature, and urban wellbeing.

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Posted in 11 RMS, Journal
11 RMS, Journal

Urban Retreats: Retrofitting London Mews Architecture

Posted on 24 October 202522 August 2026 by Elisa Pardini
Lilac-painted mews house on a cobbled Knightsbridge street with planters and a bicycle

A Knightsbridge retrofit where sustainable design, natural light, and adaptability redefine London mews architecture for modern urban living.

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Posted in 11 RMS, Journal
Dri Dri, Journal

Designing for Experience in Boutique Spaces

Posted on 16 October 202512 August 2026 by Elisa Pardini
Earlier gelato pop-up with yellow beach huts and striped decking

A reflection on how boutique hospitality and environmental branding design transform ordinary spaces into immersive brand experiences, rooted in story, sustainability, and emotion.

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Posted in Dri Dri, Journal
3VB, Journal

The Forte dei Marmi Apartment: Coastal Minimalism Redefined

Posted on 4 October 202522 August 2026 by Elisa Pardini
Forte dei Marmi apartment design

A Forte dei Marmi apartment where sculptural forms, marble surfaces, and Italian craftsmanship converge to create a refined expression of coastal minimalism.

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Posted in 3VB, Journal
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