This unique design to transform an enclosed backland site in Barnet from a garage repair workshop into three high-quality contemporary houses. The project commenced on site in March, with an 18-month programme expected. The site contains numerous challenging constraints, including varying levels and limited site access and storage. The ground…
Alan Crawford Reflects on Bauhaus Influence
As a regular judge for the Designer KB Awards, Alan was asked to contribute to an article for their magazine discussing the Bauhaus, celebrating 100 years since it was established. The short-lived art school closed in 1933, but, as Alan argues, remains a significant influence to contemporary architecture and interior…
Alan & Tim Attend BD Architect of the Year Shortlist Party
Having been named as a finalist on the shortlist in the ‘Individual House Architect of the Year’ category, Tim and Alan attended a finalists reception to celebrate the success all of those practices recognised for their efforts this year. The event, held in the showroom of the lighting company, Atrium,…
Maria at Poggenpohl Cookery Event
The event, held in Poggenpohl’s Wigmore Street kitchen showroom, was hosted by Sherynne Murray, one of their senior designers. With the ‘chef’s experience,’ Maria was able to enjoy the amazing food and drinks on offer whilst networking with some important designers, clients and specifiers. Sponsored by Louis Roederer Champagne and…
North London Architects | Building Tour – Clerkenwell Close
The project has grabbed headlines and so was a fascinating project to explore and visit, being taken around by the architect Amin Taha who also has his architecture practice within the lower ground floor. Despite it representing a return to craftsmanship, using traditional structural-stone cladding to create a floor plan…
Crawford Partnership working with SBID on Get Me 2 The Top
Get Me 2 The Top is a design competition for students which offers them the opportunity to win a 3-month internship with a leading design company. The competition is limited to students enrolled on Interior Architect, Interior Design or Product Design courses at degree level, and Crawford Partnership is one…
Crawford Partnership Shortlisted in BD Architect of the Year Awards 2019
With the submission including three of our recent ‘signature house’ designs, including the completed project Darling House (Clifton Road) as well as Elm Bank Gardens, which recently gained planning permission and is to commence on site shortly, and Wolseley Road. All of the projects follow the pattern of the complete…
Darling House featured in Homebuilding & Renovating again
Darling House, otherwise known as Clifton Road, was filmed by Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine a few months ago as part of a future feature to be published. Whilst the full case-study is yet to be released, a second video has been prepared to explore the cladding and finishes used. The…
North London Architects | Building Tour – Alexandra Palace Theatre
The building, which has taken around five years to realise, has brought the lost Victorian Theatre from obsolesce into life. The minimal and stylish finish, which pays an enormous amount of respect to the heritage and history of the space, has transformed the East Court of Alexandra Palace. With a…
Project Update | Kemplay Road
After securing planning approval for a series of changes to the dilapidated mid-terraced house in Hampstead Village, Crawford Partnership have been working closely with the clients and design team to get the project on site. The project involves the complete renovation and extension of this former local authority dwelling located…
Alan explains how to become an Award-winning designer
As a long-time judge of the prestigious Designer Kitchen & Bathroom Awards, as well as others, Alan has some expertise in understanding what it takes to win awards. Away from the judging, Crawford Partnership has also been privileged to win or be named a finalist in numerous awards consistently over…