A staggering 38% of British homes were built prior to World War II, with well over 9 million homes built before 1900. With the average...

Whatever method of heating you chose for your home, as the winter draws in, it is impossible to ignore the lure of a real fire. The...

As the Halloween season is now upon us with pumpkin knives being frantically sharpened, a wander around your local heritage site, church...

From the simplest of shelters to the grandest of palaces it's natural to endeavour to protect one's home, both inside and out, with...

The majority of homes in the Somerset & North Somerset Districts have Permitted Development (PD) Planning Rights, and this means that...

- our design process As experienced designers, we recognise that every project has its own unique requirements and we adapt our service...

We're hiring! Our architectural practice is seeking a Part 1 architect / architectural assistant to assist with a growing portfolio of...

Brand identity is a delicate craft, so we worked closely with our graphic design partner to come up with something meaningful that tied...

We are BIG advocates for making better use of what we have. A recent article by Historic England is very appropriate for World earth day;...

01.04.21 Spring is more than in the air now, its finally here! People are skipping the TV after work and heading outside for fun, easy...

The driving vision behind ARCHIWEST is our passion to improve existing unique buildings, through conversion, alteration and extension....

Our expanding architectural practice requires an office administrator to assist with the day to day duties. This varied & dual role will...

Mushroom insulation? Chipboard made from potatoes? We take a quick look at some of the sustainable materials with the potential to...

With social restrictions limiting self-expression in recent months, we have noticed people turning to their homes as the place for...

2020 - despite being an unprecedented year for all, we have been fortunate enough to have worked on some fantastic projects; from home...

On a busy conservation site in Somerset last year, putty limes and hydraulic lime mortars were the topic of conversation, and a spin off...

The majority of homes in the Somerset & North Somerset Districts have Permitted Development (PD) Planning Rights, and this means that...

CHANGING LANDSCAPE: as a small business continuing to provide architectural service through this lock down, we've adapted our approach to...

MARCH 2020 - PLANNING PRE-APP'S & CORVID-19 This month we have been particularly busy with pre-application advice submissions for listed...

Work starts on site in earnest for a prestigious project to a listed collection of buildings in central Somerset. The scheme includes a...

January 2020 has been a great month for planning decisions with 3 pre-xmas domestic schemes granted! We look forward to progressing to...

2019 has been a great year for ArchiWest, working on some really interesting projects from a converted mill to a listed farmhouse,...

Future of the Profession - How Technology Is Enhancing the Surveying Profession - an interesting overview from the RICS on the emerging...

On a busy conservation site in Bristol last year, putty limes and hydraulic lime mortars were the topic of conversation, and a spin off...