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Do I Need an Architect for a House Extension? Architect vs Architectural Designer vs Technologist in Suffolk (2026)
By Tony Ryder, award-winning architectural designer, Tony Ryder Design, Woodbridge, Suffolk. Last updated: 26 October 2026. Short answer: No, you do not legally need an architect to extend a house in England. The law protects the title “architect”, not the work of designing an extension. You need a competent professional to produce planning and Building…
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Grundtvig’s Church, København NV,
Grundtvig’s Church, Copenhagen — Nordic Architecture & Minimalism Grundtvig’s Church in Copenhagen is Nordic architecture at its most powerful. Originally designed by Danish architect P.V. Jensen-Klint and later completed by his son, Kaare Klint, the church is an extraordinary example of how simplicity, craftsmanship, material and natural light can define a space. Built almost entirely…
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Honey & Harvey – Suffolk
Honey + Harvey — Ipswich A contemporary café and restaurant in the heart of Ipswich, designed around a warm, relaxed and highly social dining experience. The interior uses biophilic design principles, combining abundant planting, natural timber, tactile finishes and carefully considered lighting to soften the urban setting and create a strong connection with nature. The…
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Countryside eco-home
The house is designed as a series of low, connected forms that step naturally into the hillside, reducing its visual impact and allowing the architecture to follow the landscape rather than compete with it. The individual pods are positioned to make the most of the changing light throughout the day, capturing both the rising and…
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RESTORATION AND CONVERSION OF A PERIOD BUILDING WITHIN A CONSERVATION AREA IN SUFFOLK
This project was a conversion and a change of use of lower and upper ground floors from Use Class E(c) commercial unit (formerly Use Class A2) to a dwelling. The property went through an extensive restoration and development to become two duplex holiday let apartments. Tony Ryder Design Co-Managed the project from day 1 to…
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KITCHEN DESIGNS
The kitchen is often the heart of the home—a place to cook, gather and connect. I design kitchens around the way each client lives, balancing intuitive functionality with natural light and carefully considered materials. The result is a calm, welcoming space that feels beautifully integrated with the wider architecture of the home. It’s all in…
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The Magma Art & Congress Centre – Tenerife
Magma Art & Congress Centre, Tenerife — Architecture Inspired by the Landscape On a recent visit to Tenerife, I had the opportunity to experience the remarkable Magma Art & Congress Centre, a contemporary cultural landmark in Costa Adeje designed by architects Fernando Menis, Felipe Artengo Rufino and José María Rodríguez-Pastrana Malagón. The architecture feels intrinsically…