Building the Future
Professional – Knowledgeable – Approachable
a friendly Chartered Architects Practice
Concept Design
As Architects we love drawing and designing stuff – it’s why we became architects in the first place! We also love talking to people and understanding what they want from a building or public space and then shaping that understanding into a viable concept design.
Outline Design and Planning
Taking a concept and beginning to turn it into reality is one of the most exciting parts of our job and we enjoy producing drawings that ‘sell’ the idea as well as making sure that what we are drawing is actually deliverable. It is at this stage that most of the key decisions are made.
Detailed Design and Building Regulations
So your project has Planning Permission – now is the time to make sure that it’s properly designed from a technical perspective. A good outline design is a great foundation for this next stage but there will still be problems to solve and decisions to make!
Finding a Builder
It is not enough to have a great design – you also need a good builder and we can help to find one. Spending time at this stage working out the detailed specification and setting out the terms of a contract will ensure that the project has a chance of running smoothly once it’s on site. We will also help you identify a suitable builder and obtain an accurate price for the works – usually quite important!
Construction and Contract Administration
This is where it gets messy – literally! Keeping control of changes and making sure the builder delivers what he is expected to whilst being surrounded by the inevitable mess and noise that construction involves is counter-balanced by seeing drawings become reality! We do what we do best allowing you to do what you do best!
Completion
The project is finished but there are still a few loose ends that need tidying up – not least the contractor’s final account. Snagging a finished project is not the most glamorous part of our job but someone has to do it! We will also carry out an inspection at the end of the defects liability period (normally 12months) and make sure the contractor makes good any problems
What we Do
Interior & Exterior Design
Our team has many years of experience. As a Chartered Practice we have access to professional support which allows us to get up to speed on new projects or challenges extremely quickly.
We also have good relationships with many of the Local Authorities where we work and seek to develop working relationships with Local Planning and Building Control Teams wherever our sites are located.
Recent Projects
Community
Scout Hut
Harlow
Education
Leopold School
London Borough of Brent
Leisure
Golf Club
Harlow
Get in touch
If you have any questions or would just like to talk a project through with us, feel free to fill in the form or go old school and give us a ring!
Architecture & Design Services Ltd
9 Sunny Hill, Buntingford,
Hertfordshire SG9 9HP.
T: 07976 869 532
E: info@aandds.co.uk