Design & Architectural Services

This is the consideration stage for you as the client. Once you have contacted us, we would arrange a convenient time to visit you, or for you to visit our studio to talk through your proposals and ideas. It is important for you to write down the outcomes you want to achieve, this is a critical starting point.
It is always advisable to meet a selection of Architects or Designers at this stage, as during this period is when you make the important decision of which Architect or Designer to appoint.

Should we be successful and you appoint us as your Architects, we would then assist you to prepare the design brief, confirming the key requirements, constraints, procurement method, procedures, organizational structures, and the range of consultants and specialists you’ll need to engage for the project.
At this stage, a measured and photographic survey will be carried out and a full set of existing drawings will be produced.
We believe that the most important factor when undertaking a project is to fully understand the importance of the client’s needs and to find an appropriate and achievable solution which not only precisely meets those needs but is also innovative and exciting.

We then analyze the design brief and during this exciting stage prepare the feasibility concept design ideas based on your brief, often with options and showing outline proposals for structural and building methods, including outline specifications.
We review the procurement method and if required provide the information required to estimate a construction cost.
Once these are ready we will issue them to you for comment and (or) discussion.

At this stage, we develop the approved concept design into detailed design drawings.
During this period, we would confirm the relevant approvals that you will be required to obtain and consult with the relevant Local Authority.
It is crucial to make sure the correct permissions for the work are in place. We will advise on the best approach, and prepare all of the required drawings and forms. This includes 3DMax and AutoCAD modeling of the entire building, interior and exterior views, general layout, hard & soft landscaping design
We will submit the application to the Local Authority for the relevant type of Planning Approval required on your behalf, and act as your agent throughout the entire process until a decision is issued.

During this stage, along with any other required consultants, we will prepare the technical design drawings and specifications and (or) schedule of works that will be used for tendering and construction purposes.
It is at this stage where we will submit the technical design drawings to the Local Authority or an Independent Approved Building Control service for checking for compliance with the Local Regulations. This is all supplemented by author supervision.