If you are in the very early stages and thinking about embarking on a building project but unsure where to start, our call can provide some of the answers.

On this call, you’ll speak directly with Pierre about your project. In this call he will be able to:

• Provide insights into specific questions you may have about your project.

• Identify next steps and how to avoid certain obstacles you may encounter during the process.

• Suggest how we could work together to achieve your desired project.

Click on the button below to book a 20 minute initial consultation with our director, Pierre Maré, who will aim to provide answers to your design questions and problems. This is the initial step if you don’t know where to start and have concerns about the process. There is no charge for this 20 minute call.

We offer this standalone service to bring you clarity of thought at an early stage of the project. This approach, which involves more upfront research, is recommended by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and will save you time and money in the long run.

We will take your vision and analyse it carefully in order to understand the rationale behind it. We do not rush you into the design phase. We know the right questions to ask at an early stage. It is essential to identify what is driving your vision and eliminate any assumptions. This practice reduces the risk and uncertainty in all of our projects.

We can advise on the cost of this review during a Project Feasibility Call. Please book below.

Our design services are based on the conclusions reached in our Needs and Options Review. Our projects are always designed in a 3D model from concept to completion. This virtual construction model will give you a good sense of the overall project. It will show you what the project looks and feels like during the entire design phase.

This streamlined process allows us to spend more time with you during the design phase. We show you every aspect in detail to give you confidence. Your decision-making process will have clarity and you will feel your participation in the process.

We will meet live and via video call regularly to review the progress and we will send you short informative video clips that you can download at your own pace. We also publish the 3D model so you have a version on your phone for reflection at any time. We still sketch out details and vignettes by hand as these remain very effective communication tools.

The service also encompasses any necessary planning permissions, building regulations approvals and party wall matters. It concludes with a construction information pack that can be priced by contractors.

The fees for the design-phase services are produced during the Needs and Options Review as part of the overall project cost. Please book a call to hear more about this process.

The virtual construction process is followed by work on site. The design and construction methods we agree on is communicated to the contractor with coordinated 3D information.

Since you have already experienced the virtual construction process, this reduces the likelihood of undesired outcomes on site.

The documentation produced with the 3D model gives the contractor higher visibility of the project at an early stage. This helps reduce construction costs by limiting the waste of materials and labour. We are also able to produce material quantities and construction sequencing for your project on request. This produces further efficiencies during the build process.

Our service includes the administration of the building contract and related site visits to make sure the project is built according to the drawings. We also deal with day-to-day contractor queries on-site and evaluate progress in relation to contractor payment schedules.