An architect is the best investment you can make.
A properly qualified Architect will help you achieve your aspirations and vision, add value to your project through good design and sound construction as well as keeping a tight control on costs. Undertaking a building project, whatever its scale, can be a daunting experience.
An Architect can help you realise your objectives and guide you through the design and construction process. They provide a service that extends well beyond producing a set of drawings - they’ll handle the paperwork, bring value for money, peace of mind and imagination to your project whilst keeping it on track
Value for money
Architects are professional problem-solvers. Their experience and insight can help stretch what can be achieved within your budget and add value to your project. They can suggest new ways of utilising space and light, enrich the palette of materials, finishes or fittings, find a builder at the right price, and propose design solutions that will reduce your overall running costs whilst maximising the energy efficiency of your home. At a fraction of the cost of your project, an architect’s fees will prove a sound investment. An architect can lift your project out of the ordinary
and help you achieve your aspirations and vision.
An initial site visit and informal discussion to establish the feasibility of your project will be undertaken at no cost and with no obligation. If you then wish to proceed I would then spend time getting to know you and your exact requirements and agreeing the design brief. A brief is your wish-list; it will cover everything an architect needs to know about what you want from your project. A well-written design brief is essential to success. It should be clear and unambiguous, setting out key requirements, outlining the vision and communicating your aims and aspirations. The brief should describe the main function of the finished project; outline motivation and expectation and set a realistic timeframe and budget. One of an architect’s most important skills and roles is helping to formulate the brief. They can point out what is possible in terms of cost and design, asking you questions and making suggestions. Your architect can be well placed to help identify the best and worst spatial characteristics of your home and to offer ideas that will enhance your living space. Your contribution at this stage is vital and will involve a number of discussions which is essential for the success of a project.
Being a good client
Good architecture needs collaboration and dialogue from the outset – you have to be sure that you have chosen an architect that you are able to work with. Be ready to add your own views and banish the misplaced idea that your architect will impose their own tastes and ideas on the project. On the contrary, your architect’s aim will be to follow your brief closely and reflect the aspirations it contains.
An Architect can help you realise your objectives and guide you through the design and construction process. They provide a service that extends well beyond producing a set of drawings - they’ll handle the paperwork, bring value for money, peace of mind and imagination to your project whilst keeping it on track
Value for money
Architects are professional problem-solvers. Their experience and insight can help stretch what can be achieved within your budget and add value to your project. They can suggest new ways of utilising space and light, enrich the palette of materials, finishes or fittings, find a builder at the right price, and propose design solutions that will reduce your overall running costs whilst maximising the energy efficiency of your home. At a fraction of the cost of your project, an architect’s fees will prove a sound investment. An architect can lift your project out of the ordinary
and help you achieve your aspirations and vision.
An initial site visit and informal discussion to establish the feasibility of your project will be undertaken at no cost and with no obligation. If you then wish to proceed I would then spend time getting to know you and your exact requirements and agreeing the design brief. A brief is your wish-list; it will cover everything an architect needs to know about what you want from your project. A well-written design brief is essential to success. It should be clear and unambiguous, setting out key requirements, outlining the vision and communicating your aims and aspirations. The brief should describe the main function of the finished project; outline motivation and expectation and set a realistic timeframe and budget. One of an architect’s most important skills and roles is helping to formulate the brief. They can point out what is possible in terms of cost and design, asking you questions and making suggestions. Your architect can be well placed to help identify the best and worst spatial characteristics of your home and to offer ideas that will enhance your living space. Your contribution at this stage is vital and will involve a number of discussions which is essential for the success of a project.
Being a good client
Good architecture needs collaboration and dialogue from the outset – you have to be sure that you have chosen an architect that you are able to work with. Be ready to add your own views and banish the misplaced idea that your architect will impose their own tastes and ideas on the project. On the contrary, your architect’s aim will be to follow your brief closely and reflect the aspirations it contains.
