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Architectural Services

Our experience comes through decades of working diligently with our clients, be that an individual client, a national housing developer or a blue chip global organisation.

Establishing an accurate brief is key to delivering a successful project within a budget and expectation. With our industry knowledge and expertise we can help to highlight any potential pitfalls or areas of risk with a proposal, be that relating to timescale, statutory approvals or budget.

Fees are determined upon a fixed fee arrangement, once a brief is determined or on an hourly rate basis, which ever suits the client.

We undertake architectural services spanning across all stages of the construction process from concept design through to post occupancy evaluation. These include :

Feasibility studies for new developments including green belt and brown field sites
Pre-planning negotiations and consultations
Listed Building and Conservation Area applications
Design and Access and Heritage Statements
Outline and full planning applications
Building Regulation applications
Working drawing packages and specifications
Working partnerships with specialist consultants such as ecology, landscaping and highways consultants, structural and mechanical engineers and SAP assessors
Development of standard apartment and house type portfolios
Development of tailor made standard construction details
On site construction administration

Feasibility

Getting the best value from a site is a key commercial requirement for a project, but has to be aligned with Local Planning Authority policy and the local vernacular.

Planning

The complicated planning system can be extremely difficult to understand. We can help you successfully navigate through the process through our extensive experience of having secured consents for thousands of properties.

Building Regulations

Understanding the constantly changing Building Regulations can be a daunting task. We will ensure that the specification of you building or refurbishment project will comply with the applicable legislation.

Working Drawings

Getting those details right can be the difference between good design and fabulous design. We can hone in on the areas that need that extra design consideration to make sure your building looks perfect.