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Bedford Twilight 10k, Done
Matt and Andy from MAW completed the Bedford Twilight 10K run to raise money for Impakt. Find out more.
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Key Stages of Working with an Architect
We are often asked about the key stages of working with an Architect and during a building project. This is often by those who haven’t been on a self-build or property development journey before. However, we often find it helpful to review the process with all of our clients at some point. We adopt a…
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Know Your Housing Space Standards
The subject of space standards in housing design is highly contentious and consequently it has been greatly debated over the years. Among designers there is widespread agreement that reasonable space standards are fundamental to the provision of good quality housing. People’s views and feelings towards space standards usually vary depending on their position as a…
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Making an Impakt
A key goal for us as architects in Bedford is to add value to our local community. We are particularly interested in helping to create homes for those in most need, not just those with the deepest pockets. A local charity called IMPAKT does exactly that, providing homes and vital support to help people get…
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Designing an Energy Efficient Barn Conversion
We are over the moon to be designing an energy efficient barn conversion for a new client in Northamptonshire. Our clients have a site on a working farm with a large, draughty barn. They would like to turn it into an energy-efficient, family home, with modern, clean lines, where everything has its place, and where…
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Know Your Customer
As a property developer, you may be forgiven for thinking the balance of power when it comes to buyers or tenants is in your favour. With a limited supply of new housing and ever-increasing prices, it would seem you could pay less attention to your product and focus more on profits and cash flow. In…
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Get Behind Bedford
As Architects in Bedford, we are always looking for opportunities to help our hometown. Like most town centres, Bedford has been badly affected by COVID-19. You only have to look at the number of empty shops on Silver Street or High Street to know there is a problem. As a community, we need to look…
