MJH are delighted to have secured planning approval for renovation works to one of Southsea seafront’s most prominent residential buildings. St Martins House is one of the most striking buildings on Southsea seafront and is an exemplar of 1960s residential modernism. The new balustrades with steel rails and frameless glazed panels will provide the building with a much needed upgrade that will enhance the intgerity of the original modular design. Work will start on site later this year.

MJH Architects are glad to announce that we will be one of the exhibitors at the Homebuilding and Renovating Show at Farnborough on 18th and 19th of January. The show takes place at Farnborough International Centre. If you are considering an extension or renovation project, the show is an ideal opportunity to talk to experts across the construction industry. If you are attending, we look forward to meeting you and hearing about your project and how we may be able to help you.

The latest addition of North Hampshire Lifestyle magazine (January 2020) includes an article with MJH Architects about how to create your dream home. If you are considering a home renovation project for 2020, the article provides some tips and advice on how to ensure the process runs as smoothly as possible so you can realise your dream.

If you do receive a copy of the magazine, please take time to read the article and if would like to find out more, please get in touch.

Alternatively, to access the article electronically please use the following link: https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/read/62978087/north-hampshire-lifestyle-jan-feb-2020

MJH Architects is delighted to announce that we have been certified as a RIBA Chartered Practice for 2020 by the Royal Institute of British Architects’. The certification is confirmation that we comply with the RIBA's strict accreditation criteria and are committed to providing our clients with the highest level of service and design excellence.

If you are interested in choosing an architect for your project, please contact us and we can explain in more detail the benefits of using a RIBA Chartered Practice.

MJH has submitted a planning application for renovation works to one of Southsea seafront’s most prominent residential buildings. St Martins House is one of the most striking buildings in the Southsea Seafront Conservation Area. The concrete framed ten-storey block, with its distinctive white painted finish, dates from the 1960s and is one of the best examples of residential modernism in the south of England. The new works will feature replacement balustrades that will be sympathetic to the modular elements of the existing elevation.

The Alton Society’s AGM will be taking place at the Alton House Hotel, Alton, on Saturday 16t November at 10.30am. The Alton Society plays a vital role in ensuring that the built environment of Alton is safeguarded and that proposed developments are of the highest quality and will improve the building fabric of the town.

The guest speaker this year will be David Gray of HAB Housing, David will be discussing his work with Kevin McLeod, who presents the popular TV programme Grand Designs, in creating exemplar residential developments. This subject is particularly relevant to Alton when you consider the number of development sites here and for sites earmarked for future development in East Hampshire District Council’s Local Plan.

So if you are interested in the local built environment, and how its potential could be realised, please make Saturday 16tth November a date in your diary.

A big thank you to Sarah Miller at RIBA for organising the Design Day at Farnham Maltings. The event was very well attended and at MJH we enjoyed meeting some of the attendees and discussing their projects and plans. We look forward to seeing you at the next Design Day. Please check the RIBA website for upcoming events near to you. In the mean time for those that attended and other homeowners considering new projects we are happy to discuss your ideas to see how we can help.

MJH Architects are pleased to announce that we have been invited by RIBA to attend the RIBA Design Day at Farnham Maltings on 21st September. The RIBA Design Day offers homeowners the chance to discuss their ideas for extending their homes or new build homes with local architect practices. This is a great opportunity to gather some professional advice and guidance or support for your ideas. We look forward to meeting and helping you. Please bring as much information as possible about your project and we will bring the biscuits!

MJH is delighted to announce that Mark has been selected by the Portsmouth Society to be part of this year's judging panel for the award of the best new buildings in Portsmouth.

The Portsmouth Society is a well respected body that promotes the importance of the built environment in improving community life. More about the Portsmouth Society's work can be found here www.portsmouthsociety.org. The awards will be announced at the end of the year, following the judges review in October.

Waitrose Weekend newspaper has recently published a very interesting article on how to revitalise your home with the help of an architect. It is often an architects job to problem solve the smallest of details and realise untapped potential with new ideas. The article focuses on how architects can maximise your budget to enhance your living experience and ultimately add value to your property.

You can read the article here

MJH will be attending an RIBA Design Day in September at Farnham, but if you like to get in touch before then we will be happy to help you.