Journal

Our Journal is an evolving record of our work, interests and approach to architecture. We use it to share projects in progress, design thinking, technical insights and the references that shape how we work across residential, commercial and community contexts.

London • Peak District • Sheffield • Residential • Commercial • Extensions • Heritage Projects • Planning • Renovations • Design & Theory • Architectural Details • Interior Details • Practice News

Susi Wellings 4/17/26 Susi Wellings 4/17/26

Why the Best Extensions Aren't Always the Biggest Ones

When a Sheffield family came to us with a dark, disconnected kitchen, the answer wasn't a large extension. It was a precise one. In this post we look at why the best home extensions start not with square metres but with the right question.

Susi Wellings 7/16/19 Susi Wellings 7/16/19

Planning and Listed Building Consent granted for an old Caretaker’s House in Sheffield

SJW Architects has obtained Planning and Listed Building Consent for the Change of use, redevelopment and extension of an old Caretaker’s House.

Susi Wellings 8/10/16 Susi Wellings 8/10/16

Shortlisting for Sheffield Design Awards

Susi Wellings 7/7/16 Susi Wellings 7/7/16

SJW Director Susi Wellings to judge Sheffield Design Awards