Our services + fees
We provide full architectural services from feasibility, concept design thropugh to scheme design and construction drawings.
We deal with all aspects of the project from permitted development, planning submissions, listed building consent and building control drawings/advice.
As standard we work to the RIBA [Royal Institute of Architects] stages which are briefly described below:
Stage 0: Strategic Definition:
Initial consultation
View the property
Defines the project requirement
Briefly assess the feasibility.
Stage 1: Preparation and Briefing:
Develops the project brief
Project understanding.and programme
Dimensioned survey to assist concept sketches
Stage 2: Concept Design:
Creates initial design concepts [options]
Initial cost estimates.
Development risk register
Stage 3: Spatial Coordination:
Develops the spatial design
often used for planning applications).
Stage 4: Technical Design:
Produces final technical specifications
Produce detail drawings.
Stage 5: Construction:
Covers the actual construction of the building.
Contract administration
On site inspections
Design development if required
Stage 6: Handover:
Involves inspection
Final certification
Building occupation
Fees:
Our fees are generally based on construction value/complexity of the project - ideally we prefer to meet the client[s] at Stage 0 and property to understand exactly what each project may involve.
A good explanation is provided in this video provided by RIBA.
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