Design

The design process is very much a collaboration between client and architect so we will seek feedback from you as we go – we do not operate a ‘one size fits all’ approach and there is flexibility to tweak and change things as the design progresses. 

We first ascertain your requirements in the form of a detailed brief, which will often include images, material ideas, space requirements, etc. we provide a bespoke briefing document to guide you through the various things you might want to consider. We then build on this information to create a few sketch proposals for the project in both 2D and 3D. The brief is a key part of the design process, so it is important to consider what is important to you and which of your requirements are of highest priority. At these early stages we will give you an approximate indication of build costs for the project based on the size or the areas involved in the work, to set realistic expectations and ensure that the project is affordable to you. 

For some smaller projects, it may be that all you need is some design inspiration. If you just feel like you need some ideas, you can opt for a 10 hour package of work, which will provide you with some design options and a basic 3D model, this would also come with approximate costings based on area, to judge affordability. For this particular service the drawings provided will demonstrate ideas and concepts but would not be suitable for a planning submission.