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74 CASE STUDIES


14 Beating the odds Achieving an affordable ‘forever home’ in the right location seemed an


impossible dream for a Berkshire family, but Laura Hardie-Gleed and husband Ian succeeded against all the odds by transforming a run-down 1960s property


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Extending an invitation Having outgrown their current home, Daniela and Duncan Forbes were


hunting for a property for their family that they could put their stamp on with an architect’s help, and they found it in Edinburgh


Four times lucky Taking on one major renovation project is ambitious enough – but what


happens when you take on four simultaneously, including a historic mill? John Chasey and Eleanor are reaping the benefits of embracing the challenge


Weaving a new chapter into an old story Rebecca and Matthew McCloskey have succeeded in transforming a former weaving factory into a modern family home, in a 15 year journey that required patience and flexibility


In search of space A growing family in a London conservation area sought the help of an


architect close to home to help them expand their modest property for the long-term, having caught the extension bug on an earlier project


CONTENTS SEP/OCT 2021


PRODUCTS FINANCE & INSURANCE


SITE PREPARATION Groundworks


STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS Floors SIPs


Structural Flooring Timber Frame


BUILDING ENVELOPE Doors & Windows Rainwater Products


HEATING, VENTILATION & SERVICES


INSULATION


INTERIORS Kitchens


Fires & Fireplaces


Paints, Coatings & Sealants Stairs, Balustrades & Lifts


SAFETY, SECURITY


& SMART HOMES Smart Homes Systems Window Locks


LANDSCAPING & EXTERNAL SURFACES


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