Case Studies

How To Be A Successful Architect: Day 10 financial training

05/09/2021, by Lisa Raynes, 0 comments


On the final day of her training with Pride Road, Sandy Hickey sat down with Operations Manager Rachel Moses to…

How To Be A Successful Architect: Day 8 automation

05/09/2021, by Lisa Raynes, 0 comments


On Day 8 of her training with Pride Road, Sandy Hickey, the new franchisee for South Warwickshire, delved into the…

How to be a successful architect: Day 3 the business

05/09/2021, by Lisa Raynes, 0 comments


On Day 3 of her training with Pride Road, Sandy Hickey had a meeting with Business Consultant Adam Davison to…

How to be a successful architect: Day 2 the concept design workshop

05/09/2021, by Lisa Raynes, 0 comments


On Day 2 of the training, Magda Haener, the Pride Road Manchester South director, taught Sandy Hickey the art of…

How to be a successful architect: Day 1 Pride Road training

05/09/2021, by Lisa Raynes, 0 comments


Sandy Hickey, a chartered architect, has recently joined the team at Pride Road and has been appointed as the head…

Our mistakes and what we’ve learned from them

08/06/2021, by Lisa Raynes, 0 comments


At Pride Road, we are always learning from our mistakes and from the trials and triumphs of our clients. Here…

Should I Buy An Ugly House?

25/05/2021, by Lisa Raynes, 0 comments


Do you dream of a symmetrical, imposing Geogian manor house? But is your budget more suited to a 1960’s chalet…

We were in the Telegraph Magazine Again!

29/03/2021, by Lisa Raynes, 0 comments


On top of our personal appearance in the Telegraph, we appeared there again in a professional capacity, agreeing with the fact that there’s been a rise in demand for architectural services over lockdown.

Our Personal Appearance in the Telegraph Magazine!

28/03/2021, by Lisa Raynes, 0 comments


I’m Alex, Lisa’s transgender son. My Mum and I were in the press talking about “The hidden heartbreak of parenting a transitioning teen.” In the article, I express my opposition to the High Court ruling that blocks access to ‘puberty blockers’ for transgender children under 16, unless specifically authorised by the court.

Can I Extend My Extension?

24/03/2021, by Lisa Raynes, 0 comments


Lisa conducts an online workshop in which she explains, using Lego, her client’s options for extending her extension. The client, Elizabeth, found the workshop “very informative and eye opening for all the different options that we could consider.”

House Extension Or Loft Conversion?

21/03/2021, by Lisa Raynes, 0 comments


With so many factors to consider, making this decision can be agonising, but here’s our analysis of four key factors. Remember, we are always happy to help you decide through our free consultations.

Is An Extension Worth It?

20/03/2021, by Lisa Raynes, 0 comments


Lisa, architect and founder of Pride Road, talks through three cases where she decided not to extend, and three successful extensions that she’s proud of designing.

Initial Stages Of A House Extension

18/03/2021, by Lisa Raynes, 0 comments


With so much to consider, navigating a house extension without an architect can be very difficult. Here’s an outline of the initial stages of our unique, hassle free process, with plenty of links to more info.

How to deal with neighbours

18/03/2021, by Lisa Raynes, 0 comments


When thinking about any project, you need to consider how it will impact your neighbours. Here’s how your neighbours can interrupt your project, and what you can do about it.

6 Top Tips For Remodeling Your Kitchen

15/03/2021, by Lisa Raynes, 0 comments


Here are our secret tricks to maximise the aesthetics and functionality of your kitchen.

Working From Home? Make Your Home Work For You!

10/03/2021, by Lisa Raynes, 0 comments


Architects Laura and Magda discuss how they help their clients to create offices that are perfect for them.

Planning Applications in the New Forest

29/09/2020, by Lisa Raynes, 0 comments


It’s very tricky to know what you can and can’t do when it comes to planning an extension in the New Forest. Here’s Laura’s tips for navigating this difficult process.

6 Ways to Maximise Space

13/09/2020, by Lisa Raynes, 0 comments


Lisa, architect and founder of Pride Road, reveals her secret top tips to maximise space.

Why you shouldn’t have a sink under a window: A snapshot of the discussions from a concept design workshop

12/09/2020, by Lisa Raynes, 0 comments


During a concept design workshop, Lisa explains, using her house as an example, why you shouldn’t put a sink under a window.

How to raise your roof: 4 ways to produce usable attic space

11/09/2020, by Lisa Raynes, 0 comments


During a free initial consultation with a client, Lisa reveals four ways to produce usable attic space.

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