SERVICES - WAYS OF WORKING TOGETHER
SMALLER PROJECTS
For smaller projects I offer a traditional Architectural Design service.
I am an experienced architect working independently.
You work directly with me from start to finish, benefiting from my experience designing healthy, sustainable timber buildings. I offer clear thinking, practical solutions, and hands-on attention—without hand-offs middle men, junior teams, or diluted responsibility.
How I Support You, AS AN ARCHITECT, Through the RIBA Stages
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Understanding the outcomes that you want for the project.
Define how you will measure success.
You can gain an understanding of the best processes involved to obtain the best outcome.
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We work together to assess the project feasibility.
Gain a greater insight into what your space can achieve.
Benchmarking to learn from similar projects
The stage to discuss costs and understand your budget.
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You get to see options of sketches on how the spaces might function and serve your customers.
Discuss how the different concepts may reflect your brand/aspiration.
A menu of options to compare with the cost expectations.
An opportunity to provide you with an itemised cost plan so you can evaluate where the value lies before developing the designs.
This stage is fun and discursive.
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View the developed design of selected option from Stage 2.
Secure a successful planning permission for changes should it be required. This will increase your land/property value.
See your design tested against regulations (planning etc.) to ensure that the design complies with building regs. and is buildable.
A discussion to finalise a developed plan and timetable to help you plan your business and assemble a technical team together.
I check this stage against the project objectives as set out previously to measure against your objectives.
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I produce technical drawings that can be built from in line with costing.
Selecting materials and finishes and writing specifications.
This stage often requires input of other engineers and specialists.
At the end of this stage you will confident to appoint a trusted contractor to which you will enter into a contract with to carry on the practicality of all the designs at hand.
By this stage you have had a certainty regarding costs, programme and expert advice as the construction begins.
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The construction works are carried out by trusted contractors and supported by an experienced design and technical team.
I supervise the contractor to ensure the project is delivered to a high quality, and manage any design queries in keeping with the design.
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We check that the construction has been followed and help with your handover and move.
We help you understand how things work, and how to get the most out of your new space.
We offer you a manual of processes, and systems on how your new space works. This includes list of how to use all furniture, materials and equipments safely and to its best capabilities.
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I return to check any problems are fixed before the final payment is made to the builder.
You have the option for us to provide regular checks and audit of their space to ensure things are always functioning and the space is serving its purpose.
I can also assist in any PR and Marketing required.
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Initial meeting and advice: £450 + VAT
Initial meeting with sketches: £950 + VAT
Initial fees are deducted if the full Architect role is commissioned.
Full services can be provided:
At a percentage of the construction cost or
As a fixed fee, once the scope is agreed
LARGER PROJECTS
For larger projects, I work as an RIBA Client Design Advisor (CDA), providing independent, impartial advice while the design is still being developed — when changes are easiest and most cost-effective to make.
This role helps prevent expensive mistakes later during construction or occupation. It also helps you clearly understand how the design will perform for your customers, your brand, and your business over time.
By supporting you through the design process, I help ensure your building:
Choose a team that meets your business and brand objectives
Performs well in use
Ages gracefully — wearing in rather than wearing out
Uses timber effectively for health and sustainability outcomes
This service is particularly valuable for organisations with high design aspirations but limited internal architectural or technical design expertise.
How I Support You, AS CDA, Through the RIBA Stages
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Assess whether the project is viable
Define how the design can meet business objectives, constraints, and the wider business case
Help establish the project timeline and cashflow
Advise on the specialist consultants required
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Develop a clear, illustrated brief showing how the project may look and function
Support the commissioning of surveys, feasibility studies, budget audits, programmes, and risk assessments
Write scopes of services for specialist consultants
Review proposals and support the selection of the right project team
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Review initial design proposals against the brief and business case
Assess spatial arrangements, outline proposals, and concept visuals
Evaluate new ideas as they emerge and, where beneficial, integrate them into a revised brief
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Check that the developed design continues to meet the brief
Review coordination between architecture, structure, and building services to ensure compatibility
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Review technical information to ensure it meets your requirements before construction
Use experience to identify and avoid common technical and coordination issues
Provide specialist advice on timber elements and detailing
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Support the design team during construction as required
Advise on best practice in manufacturing, installation, and inspection
Provide specialist guidance on timber jointing, sorting, and assembly
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Support the project team to ensure design intent is carried through to completion
Ensure testing, commissioning, snagging, and user training are properly addressed
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Ensure design changes are accurately captured in the Operation & Maintenance (O&M) manuals
Carry out post-occupancy evaluation
Review performance, maintenance, and user feedback
Capture lessons learned so knowledge is retained and applied to future projects
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Fees
Initial meeting and advice: £450 + VAT
Initial meeting with written report: £950 + VAT
Initial fees are deducted if the full Client Design Advisor role is commissioned.
Full CDA services can be provided:
At a day rate, or
As a fixed fee, once the scope is agreed
