Architectural miracle.

Back in August 2018, my blog ‘Brainstorming ideas’ was just a dream, then we met the very nice Nuno O’Neill the Architect, who we entrusted with interpreting our dreams into feasible plans. What Geoff and I didn’t realise at the time of enlisting the professional help of Nuno, was just how incredibly gifted he was. Over the last six months, we’ve had numerous meetings with Nuno, both at his office & at our home, during which he listened intently to our ideas and dreams. Nuno’s dilemma was trying to design our ideas into Portuguese planning regulations & restrictions. Well, all I can say is; “he performed a miracle”!

When Nuno presented his plans to us, we were both totally blown away by his vision. Nuno explained in detail how he had managed to utilise every square meter of available building space to create his masterpiece, which meant the plans were pushing the boundaries of the permitted building permissions. This meant potential problems with gaining planning permission, which Geoff and I had painfully endured whilst renovating the old Henley home. Nuno was confident that his plans would be achievable, so he arranged to meet with the City (Evora) Architect to present his plans & seek to obtain ‘outline planning consent’. Great news, the City Architect saw no problem what’s so ever with other proposed plans. Now Nuno has to submit a detailed planning application, together with architectural plans. We (Nuno) are hoping to submit the official plans in May, fingers crossed!