Journal
newsOctober 2026Chapter wins at the BALI National Landscape Awards 2026
Fabric and ISOLA Garden Design are delighted that Chapter has won at the BALI National Landscape Awards 2026, an award that recognises the…
filmOctober 2026Chapter, the phase one handover
Fabric bring forward a new era at Project Chapter.
filmOctober 2026Chapter, the construction film
Fabric bring forward a new era at Project Chapter.
filmOctober 2026Nurton Hall, the film
Due for completion in 2027, Fabric will be taking the project from concept to completion, with works including full shell & core, basement substructure and superstructure works, inclusive of full…
filmOctober 2026Imago, the exterior film
Fabric embarks on a new journey to breath new beginnings into this unique home.
filmOctober 2026Imago, the interiors film, with Cream + Black
Fabric embarks on a new journey to breath new beginnings into this unique home.
filmOctober 2026On site at Imago with James Hughes
Fabric embarks on a new journey to breath new beginnings into this unique home.
newsAugust 2026IMAGO
We're pleased to confirm that works have now commenced on site for IMAGO, a bespoke high-end residential conversion extending to…
newsJanuary 2026Manor Farm
Construction works at Manor Farm began in January, marking the start of a new chapter for this family home. A contemporary rear extension…
newsJanuary 2026Pavilion
Fabric have designed two purpose-built recycled copper-clad pavilions, delivered through off-site sustainable modular construction, as part…
newsAugust 2025Clements+Church
Fabric is extremely excited to have achieved planning and listed building consent for @clementsandchurch for their new company headquarters…
newsDecember 2024Project Chapter
Fabric bring forward a new era at Project Chapter. Blending timeless architecture with contemporary design and a calming interior palette…
newsDecember 2024#BuildingBrum podcast - luxury residential market trends with Fabric x Solus Ceramics
James was invited by #Building Brum, along with Ryan Bennett from Solus Ceramics, to talk through current and upcoming trends, and our…
newsDecember 2024Lantern House x Carvero Stone staircase commission
December marks the start of manufacture of a timeless component of architecture, Andre Schuberth's four storey stone helical staircase at…
newsSeptember 2024Contemporary planning consent achieved in Dorridge
A contemporary departure from the established traditional vernacular consented in Dorridge with SMBC Q2 2024.
newsSeptember 2024Great to see a real Fabric labour of love FOLD featured in the recent RIBA Journal
Client trust in the architect built on a shared ambition for something ‘out of the ordinary’ lies behind FOLD - a geometric glass, zinc and…
newsJuly 2024Fabric are pleased to announce the commencement of our latest prime home
Fabric are pleased to announce the commencement of our latest Prime Home, Nurton Hill Hall, located in north Birmingham. We will be acting…
newsJune 2024Fabric - Architects Practice of the Year - Midland Property Awards 2024
Fabric are delighted to have been awarded the Architects practice of the year award at the Midland Property Awards.
newsJune 2024Dorridge Design Day
A privilege to be asked to speak to the inaugural Dorridge Design Day as we continue to influence and improve our local vernacular.
film2024Arbour Manor, a short film
Classic architecture with impressive interior design and craftsmanship for this completed new build in Lapworth.
newsAugust 2023Final day at filming at project Radial
Final day at filming at project Radial sees the visit of Tinnie Tempah and James’s son George for Avalon Tv’s Extraordinary Extensions…
newsMarch 2023Paragraph 80 houses: everything you need to know
For homeowners and architects alike, Paragraph 80 houses are the pinnacle of home building. By definition, these are new homes boasting…
newsFebruary 2023Understanding permitted development: a guide for homeowners
When it comes to building an addition or extension to your property, it helps to know the intricacies linked to Permitted Development and…
newsFebruary 2023Twelve months of grit, determination and perseverance
Twelve months of grit, determination and perseverance come to a conclusion with the installation of the concrete ground floor planks…
newsFebruary 2023How far can I extend without planning permission?
A house extension can be a wonderful thing, transforming the property and showcasing the homeowner’s vision and eye for design.
newsFebruary 2023How to find and choose an architect
Given the many considerations to take into account, finding and choosing the right architect for a project can be a daunting task. From…
newsNovember 2022Glulam install at project Radial
Very exciting day on site today. The Glulam structure for project Radial was installed. It only took 3 days, but this has been the…
videoFebruary 2022Construction progress at Lantern House
Lantern House is well underway in construction having recently been approved planning. The result will be a substantial replacement dwelling…
videoJanuary 2022Construction of a new bat house at Lantern House
A short video clip documenting the construction of a new bat house at Lantern House, Lapworth. The construction of this new roost will…
film2022Walnut Barn, the film
Walnut Barn is our latest class Q barn conversion.
videoDecember 2021Fabric research trip to Cambridge
Great architecture cannot be fully appreciated from photographs, It must be experienced. Because of this, the Fabric design team visited…
videoDecember 2021Fabric x Coventry 2021
This week we have been collaborating with Brum Architecture to produce these fantastic displays for the Coventry 2021 ‘Show Windows’. These…
newsOctober 2021Paragraph 80 - project Templar
Fabric have been collaboratively working within a multi-disciplinary design team for the past year to develop historically enriched designs…
newsAugust 2021Black Barn x Triumph Motorcycles
Fabric's project Black Barn has recently been used as the location for a photoshoot by Triumph Motorcycles.
newsAugust 2021Dion Barrett interviewed by RIBA Architecture
Dion Barrett, Charted Architect at Fabric has recently been interviewed by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in an article…
newsAugust 2021The benefits of architectural models
At Fabric model making is an integral part of the design process. Architectural models are 3d manifestations of our design thinking. We use…
newsJune 2021Dion joins Fabric
This week we have the pleasure of welcoming Dion Barrett ARB RIBA to Fabric. Dion is a chartered Architect at Fabric. He has experience in…
newsMay 2021Introducing: the Wrap
Fabric have recently designed a substantial modernisation of a traditional 1970’s detached dwelling in Dorridge, Solihull. The Wrap, named…
newsApril 2021Ryan completes the RIBA Principal Designer course
Fabric’s Lead Architect Ryan Gormley ARB / RIBA had the great opportunity to undertake the ‘on demand RIBA Principal Designer’ course this…
newsFebruary 2021Black Barn shortlisted in the International Design and Architecture Awards 2021
Fabric are proud to anounce that our Black Barn project has been shortisted in The International Design and Architecture Awards 2021 in the…
filmMarch 2019Black Barn, the film
A bespoke class Q conversion of an agricultural barn into a single open-plan dwelling.