the victoria and albert museum architecture

The Victoria and Albert Museum

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Based in South Kensington since 1856, The Victoria and Albert Museum has long been known for one of the most significant collections of decorative arts across the globe and demonstrates British Design and Craftmanship through these collections as well as in the architecture of its buildings. The buildings have undergone changes through addition and alteration consistently; the Conservation Management Plan documents the significance of these changes.

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Renovating and restoring property devastated by fire

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When fire ripped through the historic Norfolk property Oulton Hall, its owner was devastated. But he was also determined to make the premises a happy family home once again. NJ Architects played a massive role in making this happen.

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Renovating your period property – why it pays to employ a professional

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Renovating a period property can be a rewarding experience for people who relish bringing part of a nation’s historical fabric back to life. But without the help an expert, the costs of refurbishment can slip away. Shaun Soanes explains why it pays to employ a professional.

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Introducing Hugh

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At NJ Architects, we are lucky to work with some talented people who make our team truly fantastic. In a series of blog posts we are introducing you to some of them and finding out more about their inspirations and aspirations. Next up is Hugh Bunbury.

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Your older home

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Older buildings are valued because they tell us about the past, making a lot of them protected by authorities as they have special historic or architectural appeal. When owning or living in a listed building or living in a conservation area, there are other things to consider. But we are here to help you learn more about owning a different, but exciting home.

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Managing historic parish churches

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England is known for having outstanding heritage, and part of this is its historical parish churches. Historic England is working towards understanding the particular challenges that people have in caring for this type of worshipping place in our society today.

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15 home projects you don’t need planning permission for

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Want to refurbish or renovate an existing building? You’ll be happy to find out just how many things you are able to do without having to go through the tedious planning permission process.

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Nicholas Jacob Architects celebrates 20 years in business

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This month, an RIBA Chartered practice is celebrating 20 years in business.

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The Ultimate Recycling Project

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Preserving a historic building is the ultimate recycling project. It’s about upgrading and developing an existing structure instead of constructing a new one – protecting precious resources.

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Introducing Pippa, NJA Architect

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Our team at Nicholas Jacob Architects is made up of talented individuals with a wide range of skills and experience. We are introducing you to some of our team members in detail through a series of blog posts to find out more about what inspired them to follow a career in architecture. Our next team member is Pippa Jacob. Read more