Homes & Spaces

Helping you get started with the process by guiding you through the RIBA Stage 0 and 1. This includes clarifying the 'Strategic Definition' and compiling a 'Project Brief', and our own 'Project Bible' to anchor the journey moving forwards. This is an important process of getting to know each other and understanding what excites you, or in some cases scares you, about the path ahead. A thorough assessment at this early stage can act as a North Star and ensure the overall scheme stays true to your design and sustainability aspirations.

Progressing through RIBA Stage 2 and 3 we navigate through the requirements of the previously compiled 'Project Bible' and apply creative and innovative thinking to design the home you want to build. This includes the 'Concept Design' and 'Spatial Coordination' work, progressing from the initial ideas through to a detailed scheme. We bring Passivhaus methodologies in at an early stage to ensure that the design is positively reacting to its site and other external factors, such as wind direction and the Sun's path across the sky. This is the point where you start seeing your home taking shape and we are able to discuss materials, flow and sustainability goals in more detail. We would look to submit your new home for planning permission at different points in this phase depending on the individual nature of the proposal.

The 'Technical Design', RIBA Stage 4, is the part where we really scrutinise and stress test the design whilst preparing it for becoming a reality. We ensure that all the desires from the earlier design phase are systematically incorporated in a drawing pack that can be built from. In this stage we design out ambiguity and engage with specialists to make sure your home is buildable in the way you have envisaged. A thorough and comprehensive stage deliverable allows for a smoother journey on site, with less stress for you as the client.

Getting to RIBA Stage 5, 'Construction', is an exciting accomplishment and you should be equipped with all the tools you need from the earlier stages to progress on site. There are, of course, areas where you may want support or details that may need further clarity and we can be there for you throughout this process to keep you confident that everything is moving in the right direction. This is one of the most tailored phases of the journey as we want to ensure we are adding value at every interaction. Depending on the type of build, we can offer architectural support, act as your agent (to help you with key decisions and act of your behalf where, needed) and generally be there for you. as you need us. at critical stages.

In addition to the conventional architectural services, we have the ability to offer project management services both in-house and with some of our trusted partners. This service is provided, where requested, to give you a sense of continuity throughout your new home journey. We appreciate that it can be a daunting task to manage and liaise with the various specialists to deliver a high quality home and so we can support you at various levels to suit your needs.

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Interior Design
Visualisation
Bespoke Design Elements
Contract Administration
Client Agent


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Our projects are as unique as you are and so we offer tailored additional services to suit your needs. This varies from Interior Design services through to Bespoke Joinery, Staircases and more. We see our clients having varying levels of comfort when reading drawings or specifications, so we offer VR Experiences and Virtual Tours that enable you to walk around your new home with extraordinary realism prior to even breaking ground. Leveraging our Design Engineering heritage we can also offer full DfMa (Design for manufacture) and Fabrication services to ensure that every detail of your new home is executed precisely the way you intend it. This could be your forever home, so we want to design it in a way that you'll never want to leave.