Full service, not planning-only
The aim is not simply to produce attractive drawings, but to guide projects through the decisions, approvals and technical steps needed to get them built properly.
Richard Elliott Architects provides a full architectural service, tailored to the needs of each project and client. The practice can be appointed from the earliest feasibility stage through planning applications, technical design, Building Regulations information, tendering and construction, or brought in for selected stages where that is more appropriate.
Early-stage advice on site potential, project scope, likely planning constraints, budget alignment and the best route forward before unnecessary time or money is spent.
Development of the brief into a clear architectural proposal, including layout, form, massing, character, materials and the overall organisation of the building.
Planning advice, pre-application submissions, full planning applications, householder applications, lawful development proposals and coordination of planning submissions with the appropriate supporting information for residential and community projects.
Design and planning input for listed buildings, conservation areas and historically sensitive settings, balancing architectural change with the character and significance of the existing context.
Refinement of the scheme, key decision coordination and 3D model review where it helps clients understand the building properly.
Preparation of technical drawing packages, coordinated information, schedules and consultant input required for Building Regulations approval, contractor pricing and construction.
Preparation of tender information, review of contractor pricing, responses to queries during procurement and assistance in selecting the most suitable route to construction.
Site inspections, responses to contractor queries, review of information during the build and continued design input where required to help maintain quality and continuity on site.
Full service, not planning-only
The aim is not simply to produce attractive drawings, but to guide projects through the decisions, approvals and technical steps needed to get them built properly.
The same service framework can scale from one-off houses and remodelling to listed buildings, residential development and community projects.
Bespoke family houses carried from concept and planning through technical design and tendering.
Projects where proportion, restraint and planning judgement are more important than visual noise.
Detached leisure buildings that still need architectural control, planning awareness and practical family use.
Developer-led work where layout efficiency, street presence and buildability all matter.