Architectural Blog: Custom Build Architectural Visualisation, a design defined by clean geometry and a strong architectural presence
Architectural Blog
May 6, 2026
Self Build: Lowdham, Nottingham
Architectural Blog: A bespoke self-build home created for a couple in the heart of Lowdham, Nottingham, (near Burton Joyce).
Architectural Blog
April 28, 2026
New Builds in Rempstone, Notts
Architectural Blog: A look back at one of our new-build completions in Rempstone, Nottingham. (Plot 5: Church View Grove)
Architectural Blog
April 22, 2026
Beeston Self Build Nearing Completion
Architectural Blog: Final site inspection for this self-build home in Beeston is approaching, as-built photography to follow shortly.
Architectural Blog
April 19, 2026
Home Extension in Long Benington
Architectural Blog: One of our latest completions a stunning open-plan kitchen, dining, & living space—complete with vaulted ceiling.
Architectural Blog How To
April 15, 2026
Pre-Application | Planning Advice
Discover when pre-application submissions are advantageous. Insights from PD Architecture on reducing planning risk.
Architectural Blog How To
April 13, 2026
Future Homes Standard
What does the Future Homes Standard mean for homeowners, self-builders & developers. PD Architecture explains . . .
Architectural Blog
March 23, 2026
Did You Know? New Build Bungalows . . .
Architectural Blog: New build bungalows are becoming increasingly rare in the UK with just 1%-1.2% of the new build market
Architectural Blog
March 19, 2026
Architectural Outsourcing
Did you know that PD Architecture provides outsourcing services for Architects and other Architectural Practices?
Architectural Blog
March 16, 2026
West Bridgford Self Build Home
Architectural Blog: With the previous planning permission due to expire, we have resubmitted plans for this self build home in West Bridgford.
Architectural Blog How To
March 12, 2026
Vaulted Ceilings – Why we love them!
Vaulted ceilings do more than look stunning, discover all the design benefits in our latest blog, “Why we love vaulted ceilings!”
Architectural Blog How To
March 8, 2026
How to Guide: Class Q Barn Conversions
Class Q permitted development and how agricultural buildings can be turned into residential properties without full planning permission.
Architectural Blog How To
March 2, 2026
How To Plan Your Garage Conversion
Our step-by-step guide on how to plan for a successful garage conversion. It may be your home’s greatest untapped asset!
Architectural Blog
February 26, 2026
Beeston Self Build Home
Architectural Blog: Early ideas taking shape. This project in Beeston is progressing well on site, (interim inspection No. 7 this month).
Architectural Blog How To
February 22, 2026
How to Find an Architectural Firm
How to find a CIAT or RIBA-registered architectural practice near me. A practical guide for new builds, renovations & extensions.
Architectural Blog
February 17, 2026
Nottingham New Build
Architectural Blog: Following the recent planning approval, our modern contemporary residence is now progressing well on site.Â
Architectural Blog
February 12, 2026
Garden Room in Waltham
Architectural Blog: Limestone Garden Room Home Extension in Waltham on the Wolds, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.
Architectural Blog
February 2, 2026
Summer Garden Room Project
Architectural Blog: A summer Garden Room project currently on our drawing board. This project will be a real show stopper.
Architectural Blog
January 28, 2026
Completed Homes in Nottingham
Architectural Blog: An aerial view on our completed residential development in Rempstone, Loughborough, Nottingham.Â
Architectural Blog
January 21, 2026
2025 Project Heatmap
Architectural Blog: A quick look back at our projects from 2025 with the help of a heatmap showing the regions we were active in.
Architectural Blog
January 19, 2026
Home Extension in West Bridgford
Architectural Blog: Our Garden Room Extension and Landscaping works in West Bridgford, Nottingham now complete.
Architectural Blog
January 12, 2026
Thoroton Planning Approval
Architectural Blog: A striking modern residence defined by clean geometry, refined detailing & a strong architectural presence
Architectural Blog
December 29, 2025
Aslockton New Homes Completion
Architectural Blog: COMPLETION: 7 New Homes in Aslockton, Nottingham. By Whatton Homes and designed by PD Architecture
Architectural Blog
December 24, 2025
Barn Conversion in Nottingham
Architectural Blog: Barn Conversion completion in Aslockton, Nottingham. As built images coming in the new year!
Architectural Blog
September 30, 2025
Paradise in Derbyshire
Architectural Blog: Recently we took a ride out to what was once the American Adventure Theme Park, passing one of our previous projects
Architectural Blog
August 27, 2025
Barn Conversion in Nottingham
Architectural Blog: We’re delighted to have received planning approval for our Barn Conversion scheme in Nottingham into four new homes.
Architectural Blog
August 18, 2025
Home Extension in Leicester
Architectural Blog: Completed home extension in Leicester. Designed by PD Architecture to sympathetically sit within the conservation area.
Architectural Blog
July 30, 2025
New House Type Range
Architectural Blog: Part of a new house type range currently on our ‘drawing board’ and under development for a house builder.
Architectural Blog
July 25, 2025
Self Build Home in Beeston
Architectural Blog: Self Build in Beeston, Nottingham now on site. We are really looking forward to seeing this project progress.
Architectural Blog
July 22, 2025
Woodthorpe Co-Op Visualisation
Architectural Blog: Architectural Visualisation: Proposed Co-Op on Arno Vale Road, Woodthorpe, Nottingham . . .
Architectural Blog
July 19, 2025
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Images
Architectural Blog: So is Artificial Intelligence (AI) any use for creating photo-realistic images? The short answer is yes, but…
Architectural Blog
July 26, 2024
Planning Drawings in Newtown Linford
Architectural Blog: Resubmission of planning drawings for this fantastic Home Extension in Newtown Linford to regularise some design changes.
Architectural Blog
July 17, 2024
Designing An Inviting Entrance Hall
Architectural Blog: An inviting entrance hall. You only get one chance at a first impression, so make the most of your entrance hall.
Architectural Blog
July 10, 2024
Self Build Home in Ruddington
Architectural Blog: Another self build home design on the drawing board. Set in the greenbelt in Ruddington, Nottingham
Architectural Blog Awards
July 6, 2024
Build Magazine Architecture Awards
Architectural Blog: PD Architecture wins Build Magazines ‘Most Innovative Residential Architecture Practice 2024 – East Midlands Award’
Architectural Blog
July 2, 2024
Self Build Home in Melton Mowbray
Architectural Blog: Self Build in Melton Mowbray now on site. We’re looking forward to seeing this project come to life
Architectural Blog
June 30, 2024
New Build Home in Loughborough
Architectural Blog: On the market. A prestigious 4,987sq.ft. home designed by PD Architecture in Loughborough
Architectural Blog
June 17, 2024
Planning Permission in Long Benington
Architectural Blog: Planning permission granted for a home extension designs for a property in Long Benington, Newark on Trent.
Architectural Blog
June 10, 2024
New Build Homes in Nottingham
Architectural Blog: Photograph on the gated entrance to our new build residential development in Rempstone, Nottingham.
Architectural Blog
June 4, 2024
West Bridgford Contemporary Home
Architectural Blog: Planning resubmitted for this striking contemporary home design in West Bridgford, Nottingham.
Architectural Blog
May 28, 2024
Concept Sketches in Nottingham
Architectural Blog: A look back on some concept sketches for our residential development in Nottingham
Architectural Blog
May 22, 2024
New Homes, Lincolnshire
Architectural Blog: Our new build project in Lincolnshire, is on site with some plots still available through William H Brown (Boston)
Architectural Blog
December 1, 2023
Self Build: Lambley, Nottingham
Architectural Blog: Self Build Home in Lambley, Nottingham designed by PD Architecture hits the market – now on rightmove.
Architectural Blog
September 24, 2023
West Bridgford Contemporary House
Architectural Blog: The CGI images for our contemporary new house project in West Bridgford, Nottingham have landed.
Architectural Blog
September 20, 2023
New Home: Lambley, Nottingham
Architectural Blog: Architectural Blog: New Home in Lambley, originally designed by PD Architecture, for sale on rightmove.
Architectural Blog
September 12, 2023
New Homes in Lincolnshire
Architectural Blog: Now on site and selling fast . . . our retirement village scheme for 17 new dwellings in Lincolnshire
Architectural Blog
August 21, 2023
Home Refurbishment in Woodthorpe
Architectural Blog: Phase 1 (refurb of extg. home) complete at our site on the Arnold and Woodthorpe border in Nottingham.
Architectural Blog
July 26, 2023
Planning Approval in Newtown Linford
Architectural Blog: We’re delighted to have received planning approval in Newtown Linford for this home extension project.
Architectural Blog
July 13, 2023
Self Build Project in Leicester
Architectural Blog: Back to 2012 for this weeks #ThrowBackThursday post. A contemporary self build home in Leicester
Architectural Blog
June 26, 2023
Planning Approval West Bridgford
Architectural Blog: Delighted to have received planning approval in West Bridgford for a new five bedroom home.