Architectural services from early design stage through to completion and handover of a project.

We can provide bespoke services to suit the requirements of a particular job, should they want only a feasibility study, or services up to submission of a planning application.

Services include: 

  • Site appraisal and brief formation: Compiling a list of your needs as a client. Looking at your site from an architect’s perspective and exploring its possibilities. Identifying the services you need and the steps you need to take. Discussing your budget. A brief can then be made which describes the requirements of the design.

  • Building surveys: Conducting a full measured survey of an existing building, prepare a report and advise on the condition. This is required as a starting point for a new design proposal.

  • Architectural design:  An initial design outlines the direction for the future of the project. Ideas can be explored and design changes made with ease at this stage. Once agreed upon, a Detailed Design is developed for obtaining Planning Permission. Once Planning Permission is obtained (if required) a Developed Design is prepared. This is the very detailed design work, undertaken with the input of a Structural Engineer and other consultants. Here detailed specifications on materials, finishes built in furniture etc. are made.

  • Building Conservation: We have accreditation and experience in conservation of protected structures and historic buildings.

  • Putting a project to tender: Once a Detailed Design has been prepared, it can be put to tender, where several builders price the job and one is selected to complete the works.

  • Planning advice and applications: Advising if your project requires planning permission and making an application to the local authority. I can also provide a service regarding planning appeals. I can liaise with Planning Authorities on your behalf.

  • Co-ordinating other construction professionals: Most projects require the input of Structural Engineers Quantity Surveyors and wastewater treatment consultants. Energy consultants are also often used nowadays.

  • Ensuring compliance with building regulations: This is becoming a very important issue as the requirements of Building Regulations become more onerous. Every client is required to appoint a professional to oversee compliance.

  • Managing a contract with your builder: Dealing on your behalf with the building contractor and administrating the project to ensure that it is delivered in accordance with the design and planning permission.

  • Health and safety: I can provide an additional service to act as your Project Supervisor Design Process. While this is not an architectural service each client is required to appoint a PSDP for substantial construction work.

For further information on any of the above, please get in touch.