Community-Led
We believe in the power of people to create their own built environment that is not speculative or state owned. Community-led approaches to design & planning are about people getting the built environment that they want & need developed.
As architects we support this approach to development by using our skills to design new buildings & places, reimagine vacant & older buildings or adapt these places to be more resilient to future challenges.
It all begins with you inviting us to engage with your community or group at an early stage. The first thing we will do as your architect is understand your aspirations for the project by asking questions & listening to you.
Our job is to help you develop a vision that reflects your values & is feasible with the resources at your disposal. We will carry out a feasibility study for the development potential of your site, building or neighbourhood.
We use our knowledge of architecture to translate your artistic, aesthetic, cultural, social & psychological needs into buildings & places that serve your environmental, economic & technical purposes.
Our architecture & urbanism skills add value to your community-led design development as our research, reports, analysis, presentation & detail drawings can support you in your bid to fundraise for the development of the project
We provide a range of useful services such as:
Architectural talks
Preparation of section 5 applications to the Local Planning Authority
Preparation of planning permission applications to the Local Planning Authority
Attendance at pre-planning meetings with the Local Planning Authority
Preparation of documents for Disability Access Certificates
Preparation of initial design proposals based on participatory Co-Design principles
Preparation of documents for Fire Safety Certificates
We care about who we work with & we recognise that you will be the people leading this development process so we act in an advisory and creative capacity to help you visualise your ambitions, achieve statutory consents & funding. We get involved to bring extra motivation to your team & to help realise your dreams!