How We Work
The RIBA Plan of Work,
01 — The Framework
Industry-standard. Adapted to you.
We follow the RIBA Plan of Work — the framework UK architects use to structure projects. We adapt it to each commission's scale and complexity. What never varies is the quality of our involvement and the directness of our relationship with you.
02 — The Seven Stages
Tap any stage to see what happens.
Each stage has clear deliverables from us, and clear inputs needed from you. Stop the project at any stage and you only pay for completed work.
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Strategic Definition
Phase 01 · Inception
We meet, visit your site and listen. You tell us what you want to achieve; we tell you, honestly, what's possible and what the route to delivery looks like.
In Practice
Every project follows the same framework — adapted to scale, site and complexity.
03 — Typical Timelines
How long it takes by project type.
Indicative timelines from first conversation to keys-in-hand. Every project is different; these are honest averages.
Extension
~8 months
3 months to planning consent · 5 months on site once a contractor is appointed.
Single-storey rear, 25–50m².
New Build House
~14 months
5–6 months to planning consent · 8–10 months on site. Longer if AONB or Listed.
One-off house, 150–400m².
Commercial / Mixed-Use
~18 months
6 months to consent · 12 months on site. Pre-app strategy strongly advised.
Workplace fit-out, HQ, or small development.
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