Typically building projects can be divided into three main stages; design, tender, and construction. We enjoy projects most where we can be involved right through the process. However, we are also happy to tailor our service to suit a particular project's needs. That can mean helping to prepare a brief, developing a design up to and including a planning application, preparing tender information, or providing a technical detailing service for construction.

Design

Every project starts with a discussion about ideas. Some clients know precisely what they want to achieve. Others might simply have a rough feeling for the spaces and activities they want. Whatever your particular starting point is, we enjoy listening, sharing ideas, and collaborating, to understand what's important to you and develop the project's brief.

We love drawing and always turn up with a sketchbook and pencil. We use hand sketches throughout the process to quickly explore and communicate our ideas. We also use 3D digital models to explore materials, light, and shade and find these tools invaluable for quickly conveying options during the design stage.

Most projects will require a conversation with the local planning authority and possibly submitting designs for approval. We have good experience, working in sensitive settings, discussing our designs with local officers and preparing successful planning applications.