Journal258 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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More from the archive.
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Home renovation1 min read
New project, prime Chelsea refurbishment
A refurbishment on a Chelsea house that carries a blue plaque. Lighting, security, audio, a French door, shutters and a new terrace outside.
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Home renovation1 min read
Home renovation specialists in West London
Refurbishing a tired West London home, one room or all at once. What the work covers, and how a design and build team plans and runs it.
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Home renovation1 min read
Prime Chelsea renovation, a project update
Seven months into a full Chelsea refurbishment. How the scope grew, why every floor and ceiling was levelled, and what came next.
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Home renovation2 min read
Design and build services in Kensington
Design and build in Kensington and Chelsea, from architecture to joinery. How the design, project management and build stages fit together.
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Interior design2 min read
Interior designers in Kensington and Chelsea
How our interior design team approaches homes in Kensington and Chelsea. Period architecture, materials and the way a scheme is drawn up.
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Interior design1 min read
Furniture suppliers for Kensington homes
How we choose furniture and fabric suppliers for Kensington and Chelsea homes. What we look for before we specify anything.
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Interior design1 min read
Bespoke furniture at our Isleworth workshop
A tour of the Isleworth joinery workshop. Carpentry, upholstery, spray finishing and metalwork all handled under one roof for bespoke commissions.
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Home renovation2 min read
QS services in west London: why use one
What a quantity surveyor actually does on a build. Estimating, cost control and tender advice from the NU QS team in west London.
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Home renovation1 min read
Luxury design and build in Kensington
Design and build in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. The story behind NU Projects and how the service is put together.
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Home renovation2 min read
The value of a project manager
What a project manager really does on a renovation. Holding the brief, the trades, the programme and the budget in one place.
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Basements1 min read
Architects: NU on kitchens, lofts, basements
What an architect gets from NU Projects as the contractor. Estimating from your drawings, an in-house surveyor, and one team on site.
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Interior design1 min read
Coach House, our furniture supplier
Our partnership with Coach House, a furniture and homewares supplier of over 40 years. What it adds to the interiors we deliver.
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Basements6 min read
Basement specialists in Fulham and Chelsea
A guide to basements in Fulham, Chelsea and South Kensington. Planning, structure, waterproofing, party walls, ground conditions and fit out.
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Architecture2 min read
Architects: looking for a trusted contractor?
What architects should look for in a London contractor. Estimating support, cost certainty and working alongside a design team.
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Interior design2 min read
Architecture, interiors and build, one team
One team for architecture, interior design, build and fit out. How a single point of contact works on a London home project.
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Architecture1 min read
Residential architects in Kensington
How NU Projects runs residential architecture in Kensington and Chelsea. The RIBA stages, and what happens to your project at each one.
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Home renovation1 min read
A day at Polo in the Park, Fulham
The studio took an afternoon off and walked up the road to Polo in the Park. Pimm’s, scones, and six chukkas in the sun.
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Home renovation2 min read
Design and build in Kensington and Chelsea
What a design and build service covers for homes in Kensington and Chelsea. How architecture, construction and project control fit together.
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Design and build2 min read
Design and build for St John’s Wood residents
What a turn key service covers for a St John’s Wood home. Architecture, interiors, project management and the build itself, in one place.
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Basements1 min read
Turn key design and build in Chelsea
Turn key design and build for Chelsea and South Kensington. Interior design, architecture, project management, extensions and basements.
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Home renovation2 min read
Finding a construction partner in Chelsea
Five ways to judge a construction partner in Chelsea. Local track record, directories, references and the questions to ask first.
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Home renovation2 min read
Finding a builder 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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