I have an architectural background and couldn't agree more - it's awful in this country at the moment. Developers pretty much have carte blanche to build any old crap while raising the "we need more houses for the people" beacon. Same happened after the war and we ended up with a load of...
Unfortunately I don't think she's taking on anymore clients, I had that experience and I believe another poster on here has mentioned the same previously.
Thinking of moving house and somewhere has popped up that suits us quite nicely. It's priced on the lower side as it needs some work done, but it's not a huge project and the place would be liveable while the work is carried out. I anticipate that due to the low price and good location there...
Just back from Palmito, first visit, fan-bloody-tastic. Canβt recommend highly enough for anyone who hasnβt been. Definitely one of the best restaurants Iβve ever been to. Canβt wait to go back!