Working through a process of collaboration

We recently highlighted the wonderful RIBApix website, which shows off how the architecture of London has changed over the years. While it is remarkable to look at how the London skyline has changed over the years, it is also fascinating to see the unused designs and drawings that never made it into reality. In many respects, these images reflect how all architecture takes an evolutionary course. There are far too many examples for us to name them all here, but the most striking examples of unused designs show how close Nelson's Column was to being Nelson's Globe, how an original design for Tower Bridge embraced the prevailing trend for arches in architecture, and how one 1933 design for Grosvenor House anticipated how important air travel would be to London in the future.Looking at these alternative and early designs for many of London's most famous buildings is fascinating in its own right, but it also gives a great insight into the architectural process. It is extremely rare for a finished architectural plan to be the same as the preliminary sketches and ideas from the start of the project. The changes are not always quite as radical as changing from a globe to a column, but we must always allow for that possibility by being open to new ideas and updating our plans and designs as we go along.Just as we keep our minds completely open to all the wishes and requirements of our clients, we encourage our clients to explore the potential and possibilities open to them. We always look towards engaging our clients in constructive discussions, showing them the huge potential that can be tapped into when designing a home. Our stunning structures come through that process of change, and we look forward to engaging you in this process when creating commercial and residential architecture in London and beyond.