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Architectural design

Bringing your vision to life

When embarking on your self- or custom-build journey a pivotal element is a well thought out architectural design that both meets your lifestyle and family needs and also your local authorities planning requirements. By working with our team of Architects and Architectural designers we can help you make the best of your plots orientation, gaining maximum effect from the resources available and your budget.

We believe that by spending quality time at this stage of your project, you will gain the best home possible.

Architectural process

Your step-by-step guide through the design process

Initial meeting: A member of our Architectural design team will arrange a meeting with you to discuss your aspirations for your timber frame build.

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Desktop study: This is a free study that researches the likelihood of gaining planning on your plot and helps determine the best planning strategy.

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Concept sketches: These are produced by our team incorporating your wish-list, local planning requirements and your budget.

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Fee proposal: This includes the information we have gathered about your plot, concept sketches, planning stages and the fees associated with this.

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Planning process: From our initial research of your plot and, local planning knowledge we will submit a drawings package to achieve a positive planning result.

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Design development: During this stage we develop your initial concept sketches in to refined drawings that include plans, elevations, sections and site plans.

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Detailed design: This stage is when we create your Building Regulations package. This covers safety, durability, and integrity. Your detailed drawings will then be sent for approval.

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Passivhaus design

Passivhaus design is the epitome of energy efficiency creating you an timber frame home that is highly sustainable and elegant.

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Planning permission

Planning permission ensures the design approval for your dream timber frame home, works in harmony with regulations and your wish list.

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Building regulations

Building Regulations defines the safety, durability, and integrity as well as the structural stability and thermal performance of your timber frame build.

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Architectural design

Bringing your vision to life

Your step-by-step guide through the design process

Learn more about our Architectural services

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