RIBA Stages 00 and 01

We start every project fresh and with a blank slate ready to listen to what your goals are for your project. We talk with you about your project, get to know each other and most importantly walk around your property together to discuss your vision, details, budget and your proposed timeline. This gives us a chance to get to know your style, the context and subtleties of your building and how you plan to use the space.

The first step is having a measured survey undertaken so that we have a clear set of CAD drawings to start with.

Following a measured survey we would meet at the property together to talk through design ideas in detail and mark up the drawings together as a collaborative process.

We will share initial inspiration images of designs for each of the areas and rooms including interior ideas and architectural spaces and features that we have in mind.

We then dive in and create a design of your home for you - the ‘Preliminary design’

This can consist of CAD drawings, a computer model of your space with views of key areas and a set of design direction images defining the look and feel of your project - both the interior and architectural elements if required.

We then can advise on timings, costs, outline energy efficiency and health / wellness design.

At the end of this stage you will have a clear road map of all subsequent stages.

After this stage once the brief, your budget and your timeline has been defined we can provide a fully broken down fee proposal for our architectural fees for the rest of the project.

RIBA Stages 03

We manage planning consents. We create planning drawings and documents. We liaise with planning consultants when necessary and we oversee the submission of the application, liaising with the council until their decision is made.

We can also liaise between you and your neighbours and the Freeholder of your house or apartment.

Likewise, we have experience with both the Crown Estate and the Grosvenor Estate in preparing and discharging the necessary approvals for works in projects that lie within those relevant areas.

RIBA Stages 04

At this stage, we develop the design into a fully coordinated and buildable scheme. We produce detailed architectural drawings, sections, and elevations, along with construction detail drawings and comprehensive specification documents for all architectural elements.

The aim is to resolve every part of the design to construction level, ensuring compliance with building regulations and coordination with structural and services consultants. This allows contractors to price the works accurately and ensures the design intent is fully carried through to construction.

At this stage, we develop the design into a fully coordinated and buildable scheme. We produce detailed architectural drawings, sections, and elevations, along with construction detail drawings and comprehensive specification documents for all architectural elements.

The aim is to resolve every part of the design to construction level, ensuring compliance with building regulations and coordination with structural and services consultants. This allows contractors to price the works accurately and ensures the design intent is fully carried through to construction.

Once the detailed design package is complete, we can act as Quantity Surveyor and Contract Administrator, preparing and issuing tender information to selected contractors, reviewing and analysing their quotes, and providing value engineering advice if required to align with budget goals. As Contract Administrator, we can manage the tender process, oversee contract execution, and administer the construction contract to completion.

RIBA Stage 05

Once the tender process is complete, if we are appointed as Contract Administrator in addition to our role as Architect, we prepare and administer the signing of the building contract between the client and the contractor, enabling construction to commence on site.

As Contract Administrator (CA), we manage the building contract throughout construction. This includes issuing formal instructions, assessing and certifying interim payment valuations, administering contract variations, monitoring progress against the agreed programme, and managing completion procedures.

As Architect, we attend site regularly to review progress, respond to design queries, and ensure the works are built in accordance with the design intent, drawings, and specifications. We provide written updates following site visits. Clients may choose to join site visits if they wish to remain closely involved, or we can manage inspections independently.

As Project Manager (PM), where appointed, we monitor procurement schedules and coordinate with the contractor to ensure goods are ordered in good time and specialist trades are brought to site when needed to maintain programme progress. This role ensures that the contractor fulfils their responsibilities efficiently to meet the timeline set out at the beginning of the project.

Where appointed as Quantity Surveyor (QS), we oversee cost management throughout the build, including reviewing and valuing contractor payment applications, assessing variation costs, and managing final account negotiations to protect the client’s financial interests.

At the end of the project, we carry out a thorough snagging inspection to identify any defects or incomplete works. We ensure these are addressed before certifying practical completion, ensuring the project is handed over to the highest standards.