Journal402 posts, 2017 to 2026
The design and build journal.
Every job teaches something. This is where it gets written up. Planning, basements, costs, finishes and the people who build them.
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Home renovation2 min read
5 top tips to find your perfect construction partner in South Kensington
Choosing a builder in South Kensington without guesswork. How to check local experience, listings and reviews before you appoint.
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Interior design1 min read
Chelsea interior designer
How our interior design studio approaches Chelsea homes. Period houses, mansion flats and penthouses, from first concept to final styling.
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Interior design1 min read
South Kensington interior designer
What our interior design service covers in South Kensington. Heritage townhouses, penthouse flats and how a scheme is put together.
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Home renovation2 min read
Renovating a Holland Park home with a design and build company
What a design and build company brings to a Holland Park house. Services under one roof, and how the work is run on site.
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Home renovation2 min read
Design and build services in Kensington & Chelsea: why homeowners should consider this route
Why homeowners in Kensington and Chelsea choose the design and build route. One accountable team instead of separate architects and builders.
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Architecture3 min read
Design and build in Mayfair: townhouse and apartment guide
Planning a Mayfair renovation? See how NU coordinates heritage, interiors, MEP, cost planning, construction and aftercare for prime London homes.
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Design and build1 min read
NU Projects sponsors the boxer Harley Benn
NU Projects, a design and build company based in Fulham, has announced its sponsorship of the professional boxer Harley Benn ahead of his next fight.
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Architecture1 min read
Get a quick quote for your architectural designs and planning
A two minute tool that estimates the cost of architectural design and planning. Answer a few questions about the property and get a figure.
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Design and build2 min read
Staying on top of your construction project’s budget
How to keep a building project inside its budget. Setting realistic numbers, tracking spend and the tools that show you where it goes.
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Interior design3 min read
Understanding UK building regulations, a guide
A plain guide to UK building regulations for renovation work. What the approved documents cover and which parts shape design decisions.
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Construction1 min read
Social media intern wanted
A social media intern role at NU Projects, posted in 2023. What the job covered, and what we looked for in the people who applied.
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Construction1 min read
An invitation to estate agents, our prime London podcast
An invitation to estate agents. Our podcast tours prime London homes, looking at interiors, fit-outs and the market behind the price.
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Home renovation1 min read
Chelsea £1M refurbishment project
A site update from a large whole house refurbishment in Chelsea. What the team uncovered two months in, and how the programme changed.
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Collaboration1 min read
Property investment and life advice, a Q and A with Nick
A question and answer session with NU founder Nick Jeffries. Life advice, property investment and running a build project well.
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Interior design1 min read
Thirteen years of building in London, a note from 2023
A note from 2023, thirteen years after NU Projects started. The homes, the areas and what a London studio learns by building in them.
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Home renovation1 min read
Design and build for a South Kensington home
What a design and build team brings to a South Kensington renovation. The people, the tailored design, the scope and how the pricing works.
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Home renovation1 min read
Design and build for a Chelsea home
What a design and build appointment does on a Chelsea house. One contract, a design drawn for your building, and where the cost sits.
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Design and build1 min read
What changed in London design and build, 2010 to 2023
What changed in London design and build between 2010 and 2023. Smart home systems, sustainability rules and what social media did to briefs.
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Interior design1 min read
Check out these top bathroom design ideas for 2023
Bathroom ideas worth borrowing. Walk in showers, black taps and fittings, natural stone, and where each one earns its place.
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Construction2 min read
My entrepreneurial journey
My entrepreneurial journey has been filled with ups and downs, but one thing that has remained constant is my drive and determination to succeed.
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Interior design1 min read
Top kitchen design ideas for 2023
Seven kitchen design ideas for 2023. Open shelving, two-tone cabinets, statement splashbacks, mixed materials, smart appliances and islands.
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Construction1 min read
Our mission statement for 2023
The NU Projects mission statement for 2023. What the team set out to do that year on design, client work and sustainable building.
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Basements2 min read
If you live in Kensington and Chelsea, you may be looking to add value
Ways to add value to a Kensington and Chelsea home. Loft conversions, new build basements, kitchen extensions and remodelling all weighed up.
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Home renovation1 min read
New luxury design and build project in Chelsea
A new design and build project in Chelsea. A 2,500 sq ft house rebuilt top to bottom, with new furnishings, artwork, AV and cooling.
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