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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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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…