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Beautiful Sustainable Homes
We design high quality custom homes, with extensive experience in renovations, extensions and new-builds. Our expertise spans sustainable and passive house design, heritage and conservation projects, managed estates, freeholds, and sites with varied constraints.
Collaborative Custom Design
Creating your home is a unique and personal process. You’ll be closely involved, and we’ll guide you throughout, simplifying key aspects and providing the insights you need to achieve the full potential of your property and your dream home.
Enjoyable Robust Process
Our goal is to make the process of creating your home as smooth, efficient and fulfilling as possible by combining creative design with a rigorous method for project delivery. Enjoy the journey of your project as well as the destination.
Project Types
Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Project Types
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New Build Properties
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Remodelling & Refurbishment
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Extensions
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Loft Conversions
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Basements & Vaults
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Development Projects
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Heritage, Conservation & Renovation
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Apartments & Mansion Block Properties
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Sustainable Design, Passive House, EnerPHit
Phase 1 - Scheme Design
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Feasibility Studies
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Project Planning & Management
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Concept Design
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Sketch Views
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3D Modelling
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CGI Visualisations
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Planning Applications & Conservation Area Guidance
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Freeholder/Estate Applications
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Listed Building Applications
Phase 2 - Detailed Design
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Technical Design
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Detailed Design & Specification
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Retrofit & Passive House
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Design Coordination
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Building Control Plan Check Submissions
Phase 3 - Contract & Construction
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Contractor Selection & Interview
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Competitive/Negotiated Tender & Review
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Pre-Commencement & Handover Processes
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Contract Administration
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Site Visits, Observations, Design & Construction Queries
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Chairing & Minuting Site Progress Meetings
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Variations & Instructions
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Valuations & Payment Certification
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Principal Designer Duties (CDM & Building Control)
Frequently Asked Questions
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If you have a project in mind, get in touch for a complimentary consultation with an Architect, just click on the button above to arrange a convenient time to speak with one of our team. The first step will be for us to find out the necessary background information, and this is usually followed by a Feasibility Appraisal which includes a Home Consultation.
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No, we also provide a range of design and management services alongside our core role of architectural design. An integrated approach to design and project management can provide very worthwhile benefits for your project. As well as the cost and time savings that come with increased efficiency, the integrated approach provides improved project processes and quality of design and construction.
Interior Design (https://www.neilkahawatte.com/service/interior-design)
Kitchen Design (https://www.neilkahawatte.com/service/kitchen-design)
Furniture & Joinery Design (https://www.neilkahawatte.com/service/furniture-joinery-design)
Sustainable Design (https://www.neilkahawatte.com/service/sustainable-design)
Landscape Design (https://www.neilkahawatte.com/service/landscape-design)
Project Management (https://www.neilkahawatte.com/service/project-management)
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No, every project is unique and no design is more personal than one for your own home. To facilitate a successful project it is essential to identify the correct level of architectural service and project support; helping you to achieve the optimum design outcomes, through the best process, while making efficient use of your time and budget.
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We offer a range of service options, developed from our extensive experience of residential projects, each structured to suit the needs of different project types. Some projects require a relatively concise level of design input while others require a more comprehensive level of design and management to allow you to achieve far greater control of cost, quality, and the project process. Our Feasibility Appraisal will help you to make the right decision for you and your project.
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Yes, elements of the service can be added or omitted, and you can switch between service options at key stages if required. The nature of an architectural project is that requirements sometimes change as the project evolves. Our service options are structured to give you a high level of control and flexibility as your project progresses.
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Yes, in most of our projects we work across all phases from concept to completion, but there are options to provide a service limited to just one or two phases if required. Our services are arranged into three sequential project phases and these are instructed incrementally so you can decide and confirm as your project progresses:
• Phase 1 - Scheme Design, to review feasibility, develop the design and submit a planning application.
• Phase 2 - Detailed Design, to develop technical information together with your consultants and specialists.
• Phase 3 - Contract & Construction, to advise you through the tender, contract and construction process.
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A key consideration when selecting your architectural service will be the value that it will bring to you and your project. We can help you evaluate options to ensure the value of your chosen service will significantly outweigh its cost. This focus will create the best possible conditions for a successful project and will help to reduce your overall expenditure on the project.
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Yes, we understand that most homeowners are not experienced in commissioning projects, so we provide a customised package of project planning and guidance as an integral component of each of our project phases. Good planning is key to the success of any project, helping you to consider project costs, programmes, the approvals you will require and the team that will assist you.
If required, we can also provide an integrated project management service to help maximise quality, save money, and optimise project timelines.
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f8095d_8d64ebf8754747aeb853115e37764331~mv2.png
Our clients usually like to be closely involved in their projects, and our process is designed to support this. We aim to make you part of the team, and to work with you to achieve your goals. Our processes are structured to provide you with varying design options to consider, and to allow you to have a high level of involvement in key design and specification decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
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If you have a project in mind, get in touch for a complimentary consultation with an Architect, just click on the button above to arrange a convenient time to speak with one of our team. The first step will be for us to find out the necessary background information, and this is usually followed by a Feasibility Appraisal which includes a Home Consultation.
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f8095d_34d153db54174fcb830dc76abe098423~mv2.png
No, we also provide a range of design and management services alongside our core role of architectural design. An integrated approach to design and project management can provide very worthwhile benefits for your project. As well as the cost and time savings that come with increased efficiency, the integrated approach provides improved project processes and quality of design and construction.
Interior Design (https://www.neilkahawatte.com/service/interior-design)
Kitchen Design (https://www.neilkahawatte.com/service/kitchen-design)
Furniture & Joinery Design (https://www.neilkahawatte.com/service/furniture-joinery-design)
Sustainable Design (https://www.neilkahawatte.com/service/sustainable-design)
Landscape Design (https://www.neilkahawatte.com/service/landscape-design)
Project Management (https://www.neilkahawatte.com/service/project-management)
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No, every project is unique and no design is more personal than one for your own home. To facilitate a successful project it is essential to identify the correct level of architectural service and project support; helping you to achieve the optimum design outcomes, through the best process, while making efficient use of your time and budget.
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f8095d_b3a7d0f6d3554cd7b9d60268ccc9d4de~mv2.png
We offer a range of service options, developed from our extensive experience of residential projects, each structured to suit the needs of different project types. Some projects require a relatively concise level of design input while others require a more comprehensive level of design and management to allow you to achieve far greater control of cost, quality and the project process. Our Feasibility Appraisal will help you to make the right decision for you and your project.
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f8095d_1b958bc81071429d92aeb0f5f05c9abc~mv2.png
Yes, elements of the service can be added or omitted, and you can switch between service options at key stages if required. The nature of an architectural project is that requirements sometimes change as the project evolves. Our service options are structured to give you a high level of control and flexibility as your project progresses.
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f8095d_e20242afe6d14c2caa348d1601e83ab5~mv2.png
Yes, in most of our projects we work across all phases from concept to completion, but there are options to provide a service limited to just one or two phases if required. Our services are arranged into three sequential project phases and these are instructed incrementally so you can decide and confirm as your project progresses:
• Phase 1 - Scheme Design, to review feasibility, develop the design and submit a planning application.
• Phase 2 - Detailed Design, to develop technical information together with your consultants and specialists.
• Phase 3 - Contract & Construction, to advise you through the tender, contract and construction process.
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f8095d_942f10e6d2f24fc0adbf292c23844e74~mv2.png
A key consideration when selecting your architectural service will be the value that it will bring to you and your project. We can help you evaluate options to ensure the value of your chosen service will significantly outweigh its cost. This focus will create the best possible conditions for a successful project and will help to reduce your overall expenditure on the project.
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f8095d_fbb12c66ce4b4126a80d85ec3be93bcf~mv2.png
Yes, we understand that most homeowners are not experienced in commissioning projects, so we provide a customised package of project planning and guidance as an integral component of each of our project phases. Good planning is key to the success of any project, helping you to consider project costs, programmes, the approvals you will require and the team that will assist you.
If required, we can also provide an integrated project management service to help maximise quality, save money, and optimise project timelines.
https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f8095d_8d64ebf8754747aeb853115e37764331~mv2.png
Our clients usually like to be closely involved in their projects, and our process is designed to support this. We aim to make you part of the team, and to work with you to achieve your goals. Our processes are structured to provide you with varying design options to consider, and to allow you to have a high level of involvement in key design and specification decisions.
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