‘Partial’ Architectural Services
For clients who are considering a relatively modest construction project, who need an architect to help them through the design stages of a project, including the preparation of statutory approval applications and a builder’s quote design intent package but do need an architect to administer a building contract or inspect the works, then a ‘Partial’ Architectural Service could be the best fit for your project.
How it works
RIBA Stages 0 - 2
The initial phases of work are about unpacking the nature of the work, understanding the client’s intentions, appraising the existing context and statutory constraints, scoping the works to a budget and perhaps obtaining feedback from the planning department or specialist consultants about the viability of the proposed work. This work is generally wrapped up in what is known as a Feasibility Study. Within this, we would typically expect to assist the client in developing the Client’s Brief, compile a commensurate Outline Cost Plan, prepare a Spatial Options Appraisal, develop a preferred scheme and perhaps submit a local authority Pre-Application.
If the project also involves an element of eco-retrofit, then the Eco-Retrofit Scoping Study would be carried out during this phase of work.
Please note, almost all architectural projects will need a Measured Survey for which we can assist the client in obtaining quotes for. It is sensible to acquire this as soon as possible such that design and assessment work can be accurately informed. On smaller projects Deeper Green can carry out the measured survey in-house. Many projects may also require additional surveys or assessments to unpack constraints and outline ways forward such as matters of highways, trees, ecology, asbestos, heritage etc. In all cases, we can assist the client in obtaining services and fee proposals for a suitable specialist consultant.
RIBA Stages 3 and 4
Once the scope of work has been defined by the initial study, Deeper Green can then arrange for any outstanding surveys and design work in response to a preferred range of options to take forward. Should any statutory approvals be needed, Deeper Green can facilitate the relevant applications. We complete the design work with what we call a ‘Design Intent’ Package which allows the client to approach builders for quotes. We can provide the client with a list of builders commensurate with the nature and scale of the work being considered.
For larger scale work and RIBA Stages 5 and 6
For larger scale / more complex work, where the client would like the architect to take care of the tendering for a builder and administer a building contract, Deeper Green offer ‘Full’ Architectural Services. Please use the following links to find out more:
