OUR SERVICES

Our Services

Building Design

The primary training of an architect is in the design of buildings in terms of function, form and regulatory compliance

Brief Development

A good brief is the first step to delivering a successful project. Often clients require help from an expert in formulating the brief for their project and the architect is normally best-placed to assist.

Applying for Planning Permission

Advising if your project requires planning permission and producing the relevant information for making an application to the local authority.

Project Supervisor Design Process (PSDP)

Your architect may act as PSDP or an alternative person  may be appointed to the role.

Administrating the Building Contract

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.

Coordinating other Consultants

Your project may require the input of specialist consultants such as a Structural Engineer or Quantity Surveyor, and your architect will coordinate their involvement.

Measurement Survey & Drawings

Measure existing buildings for the purpose of making drawings to assist in design proposals for alterations or additions.

Condition Survey

Inspect and establish the condition of a property and prepare a report.

Interior Design

You may engage your architect to provide an interior design service, advising on loose furniture, artworks and finishes.

Sustainability Advice and Design

Your architect can advise you how to optimising orientation, microclimate, building fabric, lifecycle costing, energy and water consumption and ensure compliance with Building Regulations. Additionally, if you require options for future proofing your building against future costs, or creating a zero carbon building the implications can be established by a specific studies at an early stage.

Project-management

The architect normally is best positioned to act as the project-manager coordinating the other inputs to deliver a project successfully.