Please note this event will no longer take place and we are working to bring the content to you in a different way. We will send updates to those who were booked on to attend the event and we will be sharing news, content and updates via our weekly newsletters, social media channels and here on our website
Thinking of extending your home and looking for tips on how to get started? Learn about what to expect – from design and planning through to the completion of your project.
You will learn:
- Balancing the books: extending your home on a budget, with Home Notes
- Negotiating your site: advice from a party wall surveyor, with The Hopps Partnership
- Get what you ask for: how to write a good brief for your architect
Free one-to-one consultations
Whatever question you have about an extension you’re looking to embark upon or are progressing with, our wide range of consultants will be on hand to help in 25-minute one-to-one sessions. Consultants include this year’s shortlisted architects, and other practitioners including interior designers, engineers, party wall surveyors and kitchen consultants.
Architect consultations
Interior designer consultations
Party wall consultations
Engineer consultations
Kitchen consultations
You may be able to secure a drop-in consultation on the day, however, booking is highly advised.
Important information - please read!
- All events are FREE to attend, but we will be asking for voluntary donations to architectural charity Article 25 on the day.
- Places are limited and booking is highly recommended.
- Due to the popularity of the event, we ask that you restrict your consultation bookings to a maximum of one consultation with an architect, and one for any other discipline
- Please bring along as much information as possible about your project on the day, such as plans, drawings and photographs.
Don't Move, Improve! Open Day
Family Workshops
Drop in to our family workshop and let your child become the architect! Work together with our professional educators to design your ideal home and learn the basics of architectural design.
11:00 - 16:00
Exhibition
See 100+ projects selected from this year’s submissions in detail, alongside the shortlisted and winning schemes.
Magazine
Take home details of all featured projects with the Don't Move, Improve! magazine, or download for free when you subscribe to our newsletter.
Café
Grab a coffee and a bite to eat from the award-winning
The Gentlemen Baristas café, 'the coolest baristas in the UK', according to the UK Coffee Stop Awards.