How We Work

Our design approach is characterised by an ability to listen, understand and synthesize our client’s needs into a contemporary form.

From the leading edge Passivhaus standard to advice on listed buildings and sensitive sites, we bring our clear thinking to complex problems.

We often work with multi-headed clients; engage in community consultation and deliver projects within demanding timescales.  In fact, we prefer it that way – the more complex the problem, the more creative the outcome.  We have an established track record for achieving planning permission on difficult sites.

Our Services Include…

• Forming the Client’s Brief
• Feasibility / design option studies
• Master plans
• Space Planning
• Collaborative working with the design team and contractors
• Planning applications
• Construction technical information
• Building control applications
• Project tendering and procuring a contractor
• Site inspection and administration of the building contract

Our Ethos…

• Provide a service that is delivered with professionalism and integrity
• Produce contemporary and sustainable architecture
• Bring fresh thinking to the site and brief
• Make space work harder
• Provide value for money
• Work creatively, with thoughtfulness and rigour
• Guide and ease the client through what can be a challenging and complicated process

A detailed description of an architect’s service and the RIBA Plan of Work is available here.

Our Approach to Fees

Our commitment to Clients is to provide;

• A free initial consultation
• Transparent fee structure appropriate for your project
• Excellent value for money
• Discounted fees for Registered Charities