Let's start by demystifying the often misunderstood term 'Self-Build'. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn't always mean you'll be personally getting your hands dirty and laying the bricks—although some of our clients do get this involved, the vast majority don't.

We asked co-founder, director and highly experienced architectural technologist Johnan Clarke to answer our wide-ranging Q&As covering everything from his favourite films to advice to new clients.

We asked co-founder, director and architect Chris Brightman to take a short break from his daily tasks and answer some wide-ranging questions.

We recently stood at The Homebuilding and Renovating Show (HB&RS) in Harrogate. It attracted almost 10,000 visitors, and whilst we didn't chat with everyone, we certainly smiled and said hello to hundreds of people.

Green Belt Land and Sensitive Sites. As architects, we respect a location's unique character; our designs are created with thought, sensitivity and care.

It has been hot over the last few weeks, and summer has really arrived. It’s at times like this we think about all our clients who have recently embraced inside-out living spaces, relaxing and entertaining family and friends.

Brightman Clarke Architects: latest artist’s impressions of The Stables, an architect design new build house at Cotton Mill Hill, Holymoorside, Derbyshire

Brightman Clarke Architects were appointed to design a large replacement dwelling at Ravenshead, near Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire.

A complete house renovation with two sizable extensions: at the side is a two-storey build that adds two additional bedrooms, and at the rear, a significant single-storey extension that houses a new open-plan kitchen/dining/living area.

Over the last few months, here on this blog, we have introduced Christopher and Jonathan; then the studio, and now we would like to introduce the rest of the Brightman Clarke Team.

Located in the heart of Dore village, just a stone's throw away from the Peak District National Park. Our informal, open-plan, architectural studio is ideally suited to serving our clients in Sheffield and Chesterfield.

Brightman Clarke Architects are one of only a few architectural practices in the region whose directors' own surnames form the actual practice's brand. Yet, for the last six years, unless you had a meeting with Chris or Jonathan, then the chances are you would not be able to put a face to their names. Until now.

Sometimes, we have to do a bit of self-promotion too.

Thankfully, it's been a busy start to 2022 at Brightman Clarke Architects here in Dore, Sheffield - We've had some significant inquiries, and we are building good working relationships with our new clients.

In late December 2021, we are updating our hosting platform and refreshing our website. The new clean look has been inspired by our approach to architectural design - keep it simple & stylish.

Contemporary glass box extensions make a striking design statement, greatly enhancing the aesthetic of your home. Flooding your home with natural light, glass box extensions will increase its value whilst improving the overall ambience of your home’s interior.

Is a Home Extension Right for You? If you believe that your home would benefit from a little more space, but don’t want to make the big move, a home extension could be the best solution.