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An Architects Impartial Advice
Why use G.A. Architects rather than another local Architect? We always recommend using local companies for your home improvement work, whether that is an Architect, a builder, a plumber or an electrician. Local works best because local knowledge can be essential in gaining planning permission and maintaining a continued relationship with your contractors. A continued […]
Two things you need to know before beginning your home improvement
When considering a home extension, there are two key factors to consider. What you don’t want is a load of BS, and that is precisely what we strive to avoid. The most important thing is the cost. You want to know the price. You may want to invite several builders around to give you a […]
Design option sketches
We model every one of our projects which allows us to investigate different options thoroughly in three dimensions. This way of designing is essential in exploring and finding a high- quality design. We use different techniques to explore the design options, including hand drawings, 3d drawings using Sketchup software, scale model making, and photo montaging […]
How to improve your home with the help of an architect.
An architect can make extraordinary improvements to your home by making it more efficient to live and work in, bringing in more natural light, improving the flow, and connecting it to the garden. At G. A. Architects, we do this by listening carefully to your lifestyle and what is important to you. We strive to […]
How to design a dwelling in your garden
The most important consideration when designing a new home in your garden is the size of the garden and its connection or relationship to the road. We often find that Homeowners have specific ideas about what they want in terms of the number of bedrooms. Invariably, they want to maximise the number of bedrooms and […]
How We Work
The first step in all of our projects is to determine our Clients’ requirements and work out our Fees. Our fee is based on the time we will take to complete the work. This is usually done over the phone or by email. The Planning Portal offers helpful information, but do not hesitate to ask […]
Home Improvement design
The essential benefit of architecture is its ability to help us live as stress-free a life as possible. Alleviating stress is the guiding principle for our design practice. This fundamental principle goes against everything we are taught during our architectural education and in all the other educational institutions that most of us have endured. To […]
The Building Regulations stage
Following the receipt of planning approval from your council, it is time to think more about the details of the proposals. A few elements affect the details of the projects, ranging from the construction aspects to the specifications. More times than I can remember, I have received other drawings and planning approvals from clients asking […]
The beginning of the design process
If you are considering extending your home, you need some Inspiration. The apparent need for Space has already occurred to you; however, this is the most basic requirement. We need more than pure function in our lives. We need Soul. Clients always come to us stating the most pressing requirement for more Space. It could […]
Architectural service options
Which service is most suitable for your project? We want you to choose the architectural service that is best suited to your project although changing the service later on is always possible. We understand that some people prefer to ‘dip their toes in the water’ to gain more understanding of the requirements of their project. […]