Architectural services for retrofit and refurbishment
We help homeowners and developers get the best from the buildings they already have. We believe in working fabric first, which means starting with the existing building and improving how it performs, rather than stripping it back and starting again. Sometimes that means keeping and restoring what's there instead of replacing it, because the right decision for a building isn't always the newest or the most technical one. Working this way often saves time, money, and reduces disruption, leaving you with a home that's comfortable to live in and still full of character.
How we work
We offer a full architectural service, from first idea to finished home, and you can join us at any stage.
We get to know you, the building and how you want to live in it. We work out what's possible and set a realistic budget.
Feasibility studies
Pre-application meetings with the local authority
01 Understanding
We develop the design and, where needed, manage the planning application from start to finish.
Developed design and planning
02 Design and planning
We turn the design into the technical drawings and specifications that make it buildable, and handle building regulations approval.
Technical design and building regulations
Coordination with the consultant team, specialists and suppliers
Detailed building specifications
Construction information
03 Detailed design
As architect alongside the main contractor, we oversee the build, so the detail that was designed is the detail that gets built.
Construction
Quality control and inspections
04 On site
05 Handover
We see the project through to the end and hand back a home that's ready to live in.
Additional services
Project management
Client monitoring
3D modelling and CGIs
Budget costing
Alongside our core services, we also offer:
Contract administration
Principal Designer duties
Interior design