The first step is an initial phone conversation with one of our Project Directors. The main purpose of this telephone call is to discuss with you the key parameters of your project and establish if and how we can help.
INTRODUCTION MEETING
The introduction meeting, which can take place at our Twickenham practice or virtually, is an opportunity for us to get to know each other better, discuss your project in more detail and give you a sense of what our collaboration will be like before you commit to working with us.
APPOINTMENT
The next step is for us to issue our scope and fee proposal for the project. Depending on the particular requirements and the scope offered, our fees may be based either on a percentage of the construction cost, or on a fixed sum.
TALK TO US ABOUT YOUR PROJECT
We would love to hear about your project and discuss how we can help.
We can help guide you from design concept to completion. We're here to remove the stress and make the process as smooth as possible so you can sit back and relax.
Free impartial advice for your property from an experienced architect.
Pre Purchase
Advice
Advice and guidance pre purchase on multiple properties or sites as required. Our advise will help you secure the right opportunity.
Initial Sketch
Vision
Simple and quick hand drawn sketches and plans to explore your vision for your property.
Desktop Site
Appraisal
With developers in mind a low cost, quick desktop appraisal for your development looking at relevant planning history/ policy, site restraints and a sketch proposal for what might be possible.
Available at all project stages; a collaborative and interactive workshop between architect and client to develop key project drivers/ designs. Culminating in a written brief setting out project budget, design needs, usage etc.
Full
Feasibility
Study
A comprehensive document of how to achieve your brief setting out the strategy for delivering the project against the physical, legislative, legal, time and financial constraints.
Appoint
Other
Consultants
Pre vetted consultants from our framework invited to quote for your project. Followed by analysis and advice giving you the best team of experts for the best price.
Consultant
Design
Workshop
Available at all project stages; similar to the client workshop this is a collaborative and interactive workshop to brings all the design team together to develop project drivers/ designs.
Accurate measured survey of your property to act as the foundation for all future drawings. Getting this right reduces problems from planning through to construction.
Sketch
Plans
Hand drawn sketch plans which explore various layout and design options prior to you committing to a design. We usually produce two schemes - one ‘safe’ scheme and one more adventurous for your consideration.
Conceptual Photoshop Visual / Massing Model
A massing model or photoshop image to convey the ambition of your project and essence of your vision to planners, shareholders, freeholders or buyers.
Pre-
Application
Advice
Existing and proposed plans, sections and elevations submitted to the council to seek pre-application advice. Councils look more favourably upon schemes which have been through the pre-application process due to its collaborative approach.
Varies from freeholder to freeholder but usually consists of planning certificates, building regulations certificates and any party wall awards, we will package these up and submit on your behalf.
Permitted Development/ Certificate of Lawfulness
Although planning may not be required it is still prudent to submit drawings to the council to obtain a certificate of lawfulness for the sale of your property.
Planning / Listed Building Application
When producing a Planning Application package, we prepare a developed design that incorporates the input from all team members. At the end of this process we will have agreed a design and plan to make the vision a reality.
CGI’s 3D Renders
Photo realistic visuals that are crucial for selling your property to planners, shareholders, freeholders or buyers.
Discharging Planning Conditions / Material Amendments
Discharging technical details requested in planning conditions or obtaining permission for design changes post planning.
Building Regulations Application (Only)
A set of drawings required to obtain Building Regulation Approval from either the council or an Approved Inspector.
Architectural Tender Package (Inc Building Regulations)
A comprehensive package of information required for construction, collating the technical expertise from the design team we produce drawings, details, specifications and schedules as required.
Interiors Tender Package
A full FF+E package including proposals for soft furnishings, loose furniture and lighting. Our interior design packs compliment the architecture to deliver your vision.
Pre vetted contractors from our consultant framework invited to price your project, followed by thorough analysis of returns, contractor interviews and value engineering as required to deliver your budget.
Contract Administration
Administration of a contract between you and your chosen contractor, to monitor the progress of the works, check quality and issue valuations protecting you and your asset.
Site Visits, Contractors Requests for Information
Two weekly site visits to monitor progress and answer contractors queries or problems on site.
Snagging Schedule
Site visit and thorough compilation of all snagging items to be rectified by the contractor prior to handover of your property
A comprehensive schedule of defects that have appeared post practical completion. Rectification by the contractor generates a final completion certificate.
Marketing Photos
Staged and dressed professional photos, showcasing the best of your property to maximise resale, add to a portfolio or simply to create a beautiful coffee table book.
A set of amended as built drawings as required for freeholders, resale or to update building manuals.
Proposal for Future Development
A simple desktop appraisal post completion (with a better understanding of the property and end user requirements) with an emphasis for future development to maximise your site.
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