Understanding your project and its potential

Every successful project begins with a clear understanding of your ambitions, requirements and budget. We start by exploring your ideas, reviewing the existing property and identifying the opportunities and constraints that could influence the design.

Through initial discussions and feasibility sketches, we establish what's achievable and develop a clear direction for the next stage.

Typical Deliverables

• Initial consultation and project briefing

• Review of site opportunities and constraints

• Initial feasibility sketches and layout options

• Preliminary planning considerations

• Measured building survey, where required (optional)

Turning ideas into considered architecture

With the project brief established, we begin developing the architectural design. We explore how spaces can be arranged, how the building will look and feel, and how materials, natural light and the surrounding context can shape the proposal.

Using architectural drawings, sketches and 3D modelling where appropriate, we work collaboratively with you to refine the design into a coordinated proposal ready for the next stage.

Typical Deliverables

• Proposed floor plans, elevations and sections

• Exploration of architectural form and materials

• 3D views and visualisations, where appropriate

• Design reviews and revisions

• Agreed design proposal for planning

Navigating the approvals process

Once the design has been agreed, we prepare the information required for the appropriate planning application or Lawful Development Certificate.

We guide you through the application process, taking account of relevant planning policies and local requirements. We also act as your architectural point of contact with the local planning authority, responding to queries as the application progresses.

Typical Deliverables

• Planning application drawings

• Supporting design information and statements, where required

• Preparation and submission of the application

• Liaison with the local planning authority

• Monitoring the application through to determination

Developing the details for construction

With the design established, we turn our attention to how the building will be constructed. We develop detailed architectural drawings and specifications to demonstrate compliance with Building Regulations and provide contractors with the information needed to understand and price the proposed works.

Where required, we coordinate architectural information with structural engineers and other specialist consultants to develop a practical, buildable design.

Typical Deliverables

• Detailed architectural plans, elevations and sections

• Construction details and relevant specifications

• Coordination with structural engineering information

• Building Regulations application drawings and supporting information

• Architectural drawing package suitable for contractor pricing, subject to the agreed scope

Supporting your project through construction

Our involvement doesn't have to end when the drawings are complete. As your project moves onto site, we can provide ongoing architectural support to help resolve questions, clarify design details and respond to issues that arise during construction.

Whether you need occasional advice or more regular involvement, our construction-stage services can be tailored to suit the needs of your project.

Typical Services

• Architectural advice during construction

• Responses to contractor queries

• Clarification of drawings and construction details

• Site visits and design reviews, where agreed

• Additional drawings and design coordination, as required

Construction-stage support is provided on an agreed hourly basis, with the extent of our involvement tailored to each project.