When we say a building has impact we mean that it makes a strong, individual impression.

A lot of this has to do with how it looks, but it doesn’t just mean the ‘wow’ factor. Even quite modest, traditional buildings can have a strong impact.

The important thing is that the building has a strong character, that it isn’t just bland and boring.

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