Business Details
Bespoke Architectural Design Services
At Art Hand Architecture, we believe architecture is a collaborative journey where client vision and professional expertise converge to create spaces that inspire. Our approach prioritises bespoke design solutions tailored to each project's unique constraints and opportunities, whether defined by site characteristics, budgetary parameters, or personal aspirations. We specialise in crafting functional yet aesthetically enriching environments, recognising that true architectural success lies in exceeding client expectations through attention to light, spatial flow, and materiality. With extensive experience in residential and sustainable design, including projects within conservation areas and AONBs, our team combines technical proficiency with creative innovation.We maintain rigorous quality control throughout the design and construction process, from initial feasibility studies to contract administration, ensuring seamless project delivery. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our track record of complex projects completed between 2011-2017, including eco-dwellings and heritage-sensitive developments. By collaborating with proven specialists in complementary fields, we deliver comprehensive architectural solutions that harmonise practical needs with artistic vision.
Services
Feasibility Studies
Scheme Design
Detailed Design
Construction Drawings
Tender Management
Contract Administration
Planning Applications
Sustainable Architecture
Project Management
Building Regulations
Highlights and features
- We specialise in client-centric architectural solutions tailored to unique project requirements
- Our team has extensive experience in AONB and conservation area developments
- We deliver comprehensive services from feasibility studies to contract administration
- We prioritise sustainable design principles in residential and eco-building projects
- Our collaborative approach ensures seamless coordination with specialist contractors
Services
Feasibility Studies
We conduct comprehensive inception and feasibility analyses to evaluate project viability. Our team assesses client requirements, site constraints, and budgetary considerations while advising on specialist contractor requirements. This phase establishes foundational parameters for successful project delivery through detailed preparatory work and strategic recommendations.
Scheme Design
Our outline proposal and schematic design services translate client visions into tangible architectural concepts. We develop initial designs with cost estimates, create planning applications when required, and establish realistic project timelines. This stage focuses on balancing creative aspirations with technical feasibility through iterative design exploration.
Detailed Design
We refine schematic designs into fully coordinated technical specifications while maintaining cost control. Our detailed design phase integrates specialist inputs, manages regulatory compliance, and prepares comprehensive documentation for building control approvals. This stage ensures all design elements meet both aesthetic objectives and statutory requirements.
Construction Drawings
We produce detailed technical drawings and specifications required for contractor tendering. Our documentation packages include materials schedules, workmanship standards, and compliance requirements. This critical phase ensures accurate cost estimation and facilitates competitive tendering processes through precise, comprehensive production information.
Contract Administration
We manage the entire contract lifecycle from tender selection to project completion. Our services include contractor appointment, contract preparation, site inspections, financial reporting, and post-completion support. We provide continuous oversight to ensure quality control, contractual compliance, and timely delivery of completed projects.
Questions
What architectural services do you specialise in?
We specialise in residential design, conservation projects, and sustainable architecture. Our services cover feasibility studies, detailed design, planning applications, and full contract administration for new builds and extensions.
Do you work on listed buildings or conservation areas?
Yes, we have extensive experience with projects in conservation areas and AONBs. Our team understands the specific requirements for heritage-sensitive developments and planning applications.
How do you manage the design process?
We use a collaborative approach with phased deliverables: feasibility assessment, schematic design, detailed technical drawings, and contract administration. Clients receive regular updates and cost checks throughout the process.
Can you help with planning permission applications?
Yes, we prepare and submit planning applications as part of our scheme design services. Our experience includes successful applications for sensitive sites and conservation area developments.
What areas do you serve?
While based in Brookthorpe, we work across Gloucestershire including Stroud, Nailsworth, Painswick, and the Cotswolds. Our projects include both rural and urban developments.
