Studio Dagger
Coldharbour Estate
Coldharbour Estate
Studio Dagger is an architecture, Interior design and landscape studio.
We have proven experience in all stages of design and delivery, from architecture to furniture, interiors and product design. We collaborate with our clients, contractors and project leaders, responding to each brief in a considered, inspired way to deliver distinctive architecture and design with a strong sense of place and purpose.
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What’s your interior design process?
It is important to understanding the essential elements of the clients requirements. We develop key points to a brief, incorporate styles/ examples that may be in mind or applicable, develop layouts and 'lookbooks' and elevate the proposals. We can work in sketch / 2D cad design layouts /3d drawings/ Renderings and final CGIs. Delivering a mixture of concept driven information that is technical, affordable and aspirational.
Which interior design styles can you cater for?
All, I believe this is specific to every project and client.
What do you love most about your job?
I love meeting new people in new places, almost every project is different and contains client personality and requirements. I want to enable people to develop spaces of delight and provide a rounded design approach at all scales.
What inspired you to start your own business?
The ability to have direct relationships with clients, and a high level of fulfilment.
Why should our clients choose you?
We provide a friendly agile and adaptable service, with quick turnaround times where required.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
All services can be provide online & Remotely - Including meetings / design reviews. We can work with personal builders / local surveyors / project engineers where required, and visit sites within certain locations E.g London/ Greater London and the South East.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
Opportunities to incorporate Remote working - video calls / conferencing. Site visits where necessary.
Brief
We align with our clients from the outset of each project on budget, timeframe and personal aspirations. We agree a series of milestones and deliverables to ensure an understanding of what is required and when.
During this stage, we will work to:
Prepare project brief including project outcomes and sustainability outcomes
Identify quality aspirations and spatial requirements
Project deliverables
Project brief
Feasibility studies
Site information
Project budget
Project programme
Procurement strategy
Feasibility Studies
We look at the feasibility of the proposal in relation to the site. We evaluate the core elements, constraints and how the scale of a building and planning may affect the project, its landscape and surroundings. We may coordinate with consultant surveyors and survey companies as required.
During this stage, we will work to:
Undertake feasibility studies and agree a project budget
Source site information including site surveys
Prepare project programme
Project deliverables
Project brief derogations
Signed-off stage report
Project strategies
Outline specification
Cost plan
Concept Design
We will work to develop your project to an outline level of detail, forming a strong concept and core from which to progress. You may explore early interior themes and materials at this point.
During this stage, we will work to:
Prepare architectural concept incorporating strategic engineering requirements and align to cost plan, project strategies and outline specification
Agree project brief derogations
Undertake design reviews with client and project stakeholders
Prepare stage design programme
Project deliverables
Project brief derogations
Signed-off stage report
Project strategies
Outline specification cost plan
Planning and Visualisation
We develop drawings and reports for planning applications, based on the planning history and requirements of the project. We may work alongside an appointed planning or party wall consultant to assist your project.
You may choose elements of our additional services - 3D / physical modelling and visualisation of your project.
During this stage, we will work to:
Undertake design studies, engineering analysis and cost exercises to test architectural concept resulting in spatially coordinated design aligned to updated cost plan, project strategies and outline specification
Initiate change control procedures
Prepare design programme
Project Deliverables
Signed-off stage report project strategies
Updated outline specification
Updated cost plan
Planning Application submission
Technical Design
We develop the technical drawings and information required to coordinate and construct your project. Various build options and procurement routes are then available to tender or ‘price’ the works. You may choose to utilise elements of our additional services, including interior design and bespoke furniture design.
We also have experience of working to adaptive inclusive/accessible design
During this stage, we will work to:
Develop architectural and engineering technical design
Prepare and coordinate design team building systems information
Prepare and integrate specialist subcontractor building systems information
Prepare stage design programme
Specialist subcontractor designs prepared and reviewed
Project Deliverables
Manufacturing information
Construction information
Final specifications
Building regulations application
Construction
We collaborate with trusted and experienced contractors and subcontractors from across the industry to build and complete your project.
Alternatively, you may have a preferred builder or contractor that you wish to bring on board.
During this stage, we will work to:
Finalise site logistics
Manufacture building systems
Monitor progress against construction programme
Resolve site queries as required
Undertake commissioning of building
Prepare building and operations manuals as required
There is no design work at this stage, other than responding to site queries.
Project Deliverables
Building manual including Health and Safety file and Fire Safety information
Practical completion certificate including Defects List
Photography
We undertake professional photography of sites, construction and finished spaces.
Interior Design
Garden / Landscape Design
