How we work

We are architect and interior designers. We focus on new build houses, home extension, refurbishment, and renovation projects. We also work with entrepreneur clients on restaurant, retail, and boutique hotel interior designs.

We are a full-service architectural design practice. We work on projects from concept design, planning, through to construction and completion. We are experienced in managing project team, and delivering technical packages, with a focus on sustainable and robust materials and textures that create moments for the every day.

We work across many London boroughs, including Camden, Islington, Waltham Forest, Hackney, Westminster, Southwark, Kensington & Chelsea.

Our process follows the RIBA Plan of Works. We also provide services including project management, construction contract administration, and Principal Designer.

1. BRIEFING

We are a full-service architectural design practice. We work as architect and interior designers, on projects from concept design, planning, through to construction and completion.

The first stage involves a briefing process with the client, understand what the needs are, and why. Building processes are often complex, and energy consuming, having a clear goal for your project, from small renovation, to large house renovation projects, are crucial.

2. SCHEMATIC DESIGN

We summerize our process into a series of collaborative sessions, involving client meeting, presentations, and critique, in order to seek the best design opportunity and outcome for our client’s investments.

We will also be able to test out issues related to cost, planning risks, specialist procurement, programme, and quality expectations at this stage.

3. STATUTORY APPROVALS & COSTING

Planning and building control approvals are often an essential part of the design and approval process prior to construction. We are experienced in London’s Listed Buildings, and worked in various London Conservation Areas.

Sometimes this process will involve Heritage Consultant, Structural Engineers, Quantity Surveyor, Groundworks Surveyor, Party Wall Surveyors, and of course, the neighbours within the community where the project impacts on and influences. We assist our client in managing these stages so the process is smooth.

We also assist our client in de-risking on the project by having higher level of certainty on cost.

4. TECHNICAL DRAWINGS & COSNTRUCTION

Technical Packages should be viewed as a clear ‘manual’ for a competent contractor, so as to reduce risks and uncertainties on cost, quality, and time. It also reduces health & safety risks on site. We work closely with the main contractor to develop detailed design that can be delivered to the quality expected by the client.

Other than drawings, schedules of works, materials, and fixtures can also be put together, to ensure a level of cost certainty that aligns with the client’s goals.

We often act as Client’s representative and Contract Administrator on building contracts, and we are equipped to advice on JCT and RIBA domestic works contracts.

5. PRACTICAL COMPLETION, DOCUMENTATION AND FEEDBACK

Most of our clients inevitably became our friends, as we have worked closely with them over months, sometimes years, listening and understanding their concerns about their homes and businesses, and helping them problem solve.

We often assist on overseeing defect remedy, and photo documentation of the completed project. We are also eager to hear feedback from our clients on ways we can improve our design, service, and problem-solving capabilities.