architectural
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ew build homes have undergone an architectural evolution in the last thirty years due to a fundamental shift in consumer demand. Separate reception rooms once epitomised sophisticated living, and layouts were structured around areas specifically designated as kitchens, living or dining rooms. Upstairs, floor plans were designed to include as many bedrooms and bathrooms as possible, with en suites regarded as the height of luxury. Mark Watson, Head of Technical Design for Berkeley (Eastern Counties) Ltd, explains: “Such traditional architectural styles have been transformed in the last decade to reflect the demand for more flexible living accommodation.
~ Such traditional architectural styles have been transformed in the last decade to reflect the demand for more flexible living accommodation.
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