Properties should enhance their surroundings

In the modern world, architects are making more effort to consider the environment properties are found in and the lasting impacts they will have. Whether it is green technologies, low carbon footprints or sustainable building materials, there is more focus on the future of properties and the lasting impression they will make. Modern properties are designed for longevity and to add something to their surroundings rather than detracting from them or looking too imposing.Considering the environment may be increasingly popular for all kinds of architects specialising in commercial and residential architecture in London and throughout the world, but it is in no means a new phenomenon. Renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright used the philosophy that buildings should be made from the land and become a harmonious part of it in his projects as early as the late 1890s. He launched several design trends over the following years, including developing the Prairie Style that become known as the start of open plan living. One of his most enduring ideas is that properties should complement the land surrounding them. With the Prairie houses this included the use of unfinished building materials, long low windows to connect the inside with the outside, and the inclusion of shallow sloped roofs. Many of these properties are widely considered to be masterpieces.The properties that Frank Lloyd Wright built were all unique because he believed that each building should "grow easily from its site and be shaped to harmonise with its surroundings". With every project he strived to create designs that made the landscape more beautiful rather than detracting from it. His ideas still exist today and have been an inspiration to countless architects that have followed in his wake.We are proud to follow a similar philosophy and offer designs that are beautiful and functional without harming their surroundings. We are forward thinking, constantly searching for new ideas that will enrich landscapes now and in the future. If you're planning an eco-friendly project or just want to ensure your build blends with its surroundings we would be pleased to help you. We are amongst the most highly regarded architects working in commercial and residential architecture in London today, and we have an unparalleled passion for property design.