We can help guide any project, from concept to completion, and every stage in between.
Our process aligns with the RIBA Plan of Work, providing a structured and proven framework for delivering high-quality architecture.
1. Pre-Design & Feasibility Studies
Services: Site Appraisals, Site Surveys, Feasibility Studies, Project Briefs, Budgeting
Our pre-design and feasibility services provide the essential groundwork for every architectural project. Through detailed site appraisals and surveys, we assess land conditions, site constraints, and opportunities. Feasibility studies evaluate whether your project can be delivered on time, within budget, and according to local planning regulations. Project briefs clearly define the client’s vision, functional requirements, and design objectives, while initial budgeting provides realistic cost expectations. This phase ensures your project starts with a strong foundation and minimises risks during design and construction.
2. Concept & Schematic Design
Services: Concept and Schematic Design, Interior Design Concept and Renderings, Architectural Design Compliant Drawings and Building Details, License to Alter Drawings (Long Leaseholder)
During the concept and schematic design phase, our architectural team transforms ideas into actionable designs. We create layouts, massing studies, and schematic drawings that communicate the overall vision. Interior design concepts and renderings provide a realistic preview of spaces, finishes, and materials. Our architectural design compliant drawings ensure all proposals meet local planning and building codes. For long leaseholders, we manage the license to alter the drawings process, ensuring that any modifications comply with lease agreements and landlord approvals. This stage bridges client vision with technical feasibility, setting the stage for regulatory approval.
3. Planning & Regulatory Approvals
Services: Planning Applications, Building Regulation Applications, Building Regulation Drawings, Fire Safety Information, Health and Safety Surveys
Securing approvals is critical to move a project from design to construction. We prepare and submit planning applications to local authorities and develop building regulation drawings to ensure compliance with safety and accessibility standards. Fire safety information and health and safety surveys are incorporated to mitigate risks and meet statutory requirements. By handling all aspects of planning and regulatory approvals, we streamline the process and prevent costly delays during construction.
4. Detailed Design, Tender & Procurement
Services: Detailed and Technical Design, Procurement Strategy, Cost Plans, Tendering / Contractor Team Selecting and Bidding
In the detailed design phase, we produce fully coordinated construction drawings and technical specifications. Our procurement strategy defines how materials, contractors, and suppliers will be sourced to maximize efficiency and reduce costs. Cost plans provide detailed financial forecasts, ensuring your project stays on budget. Tendering services include preparing documents, selecting contractor teams, and managing competitive bids to appoint the right professionals for construction. This stage translates design concepts into a fully actionable construction plan.
5. Construction & Project Management
Services: Project Management, Construction Management, Risk Assessment, Site Procurement, Contract Administration / Employer’s Agent
Our construction and project management services ensure smooth execution on-site. We oversee timelines, budgets, and quality through comprehensive project management. Construction management coordinates contractors, materials, and workflow efficiently. Risk assessments identify potential issues and provide mitigation strategies. Site procurement ensures timely delivery of materials and equipment. Acting as your contract administrator or employer’s agent, we manage contractual obligations, variations, and approvals, ensuring that your project is delivered to specification and on schedule.
6. Post-Construction & Handover
Services: Snagging, Post Occupancy Evaluation
After construction is complete, our snagging process identifies and corrects any defects or unfinished work, ensuring the highest quality standards. Post-occupancy evaluations assess the building’s performance, functionality, sustainability, and user satisfaction. Feedback from this phase informs future projects and helps optimize operational efficiency and long-term maintenance. Our post-construction services ensure your building meets expectations long after handover.
