Cohanim Architecture

Much of your project will relate to the work involved following the securing of Planning Consent or Listed Building Consent. Building Control / Regulations will usually demand detailed technical blueprints to see that the work being carried out conforms to various British Standards and Building Regulations.This will range from simple matters such as the design of extraction systems and its relation to the structural floor slab or ceiling joists, to more complex technical detailing, and also structural engineering among other elements. Specifications, schedules, SAP calculations and many other elements are usually created at this stage.

Conceptual design is one of the most exciting stages within an projects lifespan, your architecture practice will listen to you, and provide a series of ideas, we would communicate these ideas visually, often as sketches alongside 3D modelling to convey the ethos, dimensions, scale, aesthetic and overal styling behind each idea. There is often some back and forth at this stage, as we will bounce new ideas off you, some radical and some will be less so, ultimately leading to a refined and rewarding design. It’s worth noting that at this stage, we will also be carrying out checks as we go: ‘Can this be delivered within the budget and timeframes?’ ‘Can the scheme be delivered in this location and context, noting its strict planning laws’ ‘Being a listed building, what other parameters will we need to set?’ To get the best results from your architectural team, you will need to permit them the freedom to think outside the box, and approach the problem from angles you may yet have thought of – this is what we are ultimately trained to do. This will ultimately allow for the best return on your investment, and the best architectural solution.

Our knowledge and experience in the field of historic restorations and renovations is extensive. Materiality, historic construction techniques, context, and consultations with third party historical interest groups all form part of our core knowledge which is applied to each project, ensuring that your goals are met and achieved.

We also boast of extensive experience in ecclesiastical architecture – with Grade I, II, & II* listed buildings – and have a 100% track record in achieving planning permission for these schemes, including on several buildings dating back to 1500ad.

We help our customers change the use of their properties through the planning system. This work encompasses often relatively straight forward applications, through to those moving between more complex changes that include legal hurdles, retrospective changes, legal development certificates and other anomalies.

Whatever it is that you need, we should be able to help you achieve your goals!

We have helped clients purchasing properties which were built without planning consent, had their use changed without consent, completely undocumented property - by helping to make them legal. This ensures our clients can move forward safely and secure in the knowledge that they will not be a risk of significant financial penalties or worse. We would be delighted to discuss how we are able to offer this service to you, should you need it.

We have had a tremendous uptick in enquiries for clients wishing to construct roof terraces for their homes, public buildings, bars/clubs and more since the pandemic. We are delighted to be able to offer you a full range of services to get your project moving, including; feasibility scoping, planning consent, structural engineering, building control and more, to get the project off the ground and built.