Elements Architectural Studio
RH6, Horley
RH6, Horley
Are you looking to extend, remodel or build your new dream home?
Have you found it a complex process, often overbearing and have struggled to find an Architect or designer who understands you and your aspirations?
We provide a full suite of Architectural services from inception to completion and can guide you through the process, provide tailored solutions and deliver on service excellence.
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What do you love most about your job?
Problem solving. Half of my job is technical know-how but the other half is problem solving. As a designer I'm here to produce ideas, interpret those of my client and to ultimately combine them to ensure the success of a project. The success of a project can be determined in many ways but for me, its to ensure a site/property has maximised its potential and that my service is second to none.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I was made redundant in early 2022 and this was the kickstarter to an idea of old. I'd always wanted to develop my own business and to offer a service which picked up on many of the important, well-oiled functions of the typical high-end Architectural firms I'd worked for in the past but to also solve the many frustrations my clients had faced, which a larger firm simply cannot turn fast enough to resolve, even at the highest end of the market. I wanted to create a dynamic Architectural Studio that offers all the typical services of a traditional Architect, yet with the passion and holistic approach each project deserves, that often sadly is lost in the process... because firms see it just as that... a process. For me and my clients, its a journey.
Why should our clients choose you?
My business and I have been founded based on experience ranging from inception to completion over nearly a decade in the high-end residential sector. I apply the same level of quality and attention to detail whether I'm working on a large 10,000sq.ft. home or the smallest of remodels and extensions. I believe my background as an Architectural Technologist under CIAT, combined with my design flair is my most valuable asset to support a service that competes with much larger firms at a much smaller price point. Consider this with my links to some of the industry's best, ensures my clients receive the solutions they need and deserve
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I prefer to meet my clients and see the site/property in-person, but I have worked remotely for over 5 years in the past on large residential schemes, even running these as Lead Consultant of a design team, so remote provision can be allowed for and delivered successfully, if this is the preference or circumstance.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Covid 19 protection measures have now been relaxed significantly, but dependent on my client' requirements, we can arrange for virtual meetings or protected communication in-person using masks, social distancing and hand sanitisation. I myself have had all the recommended vaccinations and we also ensure we follow any current UK government guidelines on testing and isolating.
Stage A - Feasibility (RIBA Stages 0-2)
This forms the very start of your journey. Here we’d work up a viability package tailored to yours and your project needs.
This can include thorough research into planning history, production of outline sketch layouts and indicative elevation(s). We'd usually work alongside a Quantity Surveyor to review budget cost estimates to inform the next stage
Stage B - Planning (RIBA Stage 3)
Here we develop the concepts from the feasibility stage into suitable planning application packages for the route best suited to your scheme.
In some, more complex instances, we would work alongside Planning Consultants to ensure you achieve an efficient and effective set of proposals.
Typically, a 3D model would be commenced at this stage.
Stage C - Construction (RIBA Stages 4+5)
We can provide working drawing packages in varying detail. Dependent on your route to construction, this may be in the form of simple Building Regulations applications to fully detailed construction drawings and site liaison to oversee the process from inception to reality.
We can also fulfil the Lead Consultant and Principal Designer roles
3D Modelling
We can provide 3D models of your scheme, either designed by ourselves or others. We offer three tiers of modelling to help you decide on how much detail you require as part of this service; Level 1, 2 and 3, each with its own degree of detail and associated fee.
CGI Visualisations
Our external CGI’s provide a fully rendered photo-realistic, digital, artist impression of your scheme and can be provided as a service when opting for a Level 3 Model. Whilst we only produce external CGI stills in-house, we are able to source video flythroughs, internal visuals and VR experiences through collaboration with a selected pool of independent studios for which we can coordinate to ensure consistency with our designs.
Remedial Detailing
We can provide services for remedial construction detailing to existing properties. This may be required should you have an existing defect with you property and wish to have this resolved. We work alongside some of the industry's best, including Surveyors, Structural Engineers and Contractors to help rectify and resolve areas of concern.
Interior Layout Illustrations
Working for or alongside an Interior Designer, we provide hand-drawn digital floor plan illustrations to assist in the presentation of furniture layouts and interior floor plans
