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Reflections on 2024 – Challenges, Wins & What’s Next

Reflections on 2024 – Challenges, Wins & What’s Next

 As the year draws to a close, I’ve taken some time to reflect on what 2024 has brought us. Writing this blog initially felt like one more task in December’s busy schedule, but it’s been a rewarding opportunity to pause and look back on an extraordinary year....

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Happy Christmas Jumper Day from Block Architects!

Happy Christmas Jumper Day from Block Architects!

Today, our team is embracing the festive spirit in full colourful fashion with Christmas Jumper Day…and we hope many of you reading this blog are embracing the spirit too!Festive fun with the team... But our festive fun and celebrations haven’t didn’t stop there for...

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Property Development for Beginners – Is it for you?

Property Development for Beginners – Is it for you?

Too many people get started in development having just completed the latest online course or weekend mastermind.  Don’t get me wrong, I’m a supporter of courses and training, in fact I would encourage it however after 20years in the business I can assure you that your...

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Evolution of the Bespoke Care Home Design

Evolution of the Bespoke Care Home Design

From a time that I can remember, a care home was a large old house that had been converted because it had multiple rooms. In the mid 80’s and early 90’s they became a bit more bespoke, and purpose built. Move forward to today and they look more like a bespoke hotel....

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A week in the life of Block Studio

A week in the life of Block Studio

Exciting times over the last week here at Block Studio.  We have been assisting with the development of a brochure for an energy efficiency company by producing some professional photo realistic CGI images.  These images promote the company’s services including EV...

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The Chicken or The Egg – Sprinkler System Regulations

The Chicken or The Egg – Sprinkler System Regulations

For many years there has been a saying ‘What came first the Chicken or The Egg’ and for many years I am still no closer to an answer, but that is just evolution.   Over the last few months, we have been seeing a very similar scenario going through the building warrant...

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