Property News · January 23, 2016

Homes: swapping the city for the seaside


Two years ago, a pair of architects moved from London to Margate – and they’ve never looked backThe sale of a one-bedroom flat in east London not only enabled architects Helen Leask and Peter Thomas to buy and renovate a four-bedroom Georgian house in Margate; it also allowed them to redress their work-life balance. “It broke a work pattern that was proving unsustainable,” says Leask. “The positive changes have been enormous; I think the move has given us more opportunities than if we had stayed in the capital.”Since their relocation in 2013, Leask has set up an architectural practice that she runs from home. Thomas, meanwhile, continues to co-run London-based architectural firm Studio Gray, although much of his work is done remotely. “I have reduced my days in London to one a week, when I have an intense day of meetings. I realised this was a more efficient use of my time.” Continue reading…

Source : theguardian.com
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