Your Architectural Questions Answered
Planning a home extension, new build or commercial building project but unsure where to start? Let BCAE Architects guide you through the process to help turn your vision into your dream design, writes Sarah Ulyatt
Established in 2022 by co-directors Ben Craven and Arron El-Ammar, BCAE Architects offer high-end, bespoke designs for contemporary house extensions, unique eco homes, rural barn conversions, home adaptations and larger scale residential schemes and commercial properties across the North West.
If you have your first project in mind, or have done projects before, BCAE are on hand to make the process as enjoyable as possible. Find out more with their frequently asked questions guide…
What does an architect do?
Architects design, draw and envisage your ideas and aspirations. BCAE believe in collaboration between client and designer. No matter what the project is, it is our job to advise, create solutions and portray ideas to both clients, the entire design team, builders and contractors.
When is the best time to engage with an architect?
We would say it’s one of your first appointments when thinking about your project. The earlier the better! As a practice we start with a free consultation to understand your requirements.
What is the right budget?
The right budget for the job depends on the scope of the project, the materials, labour requirements, VAT and many other factors. No matter the budget we always look to stick within them.
What is involved in our design process?
Our design process is split into stage two – concept, and stage three – developed design.
We will take a detailed brief of your requirements and discuss what is important to you. Following this, we produce a number of different options in 2D and 3D and use VR Headsets to test everything we design. We look at how spaces interact with each other, the journey within the building, how the proposal will look and explore materials and design. We then present options during a face-to-face meeting, work on a near final design, meet again, then submit to planning.
How long will the process take?
This comes down to project complexity, decision making time, local authorities and many other factors. We will usually outline a timeframe during our initial meeting.
What happens during the construction phase?
Once we have produced the technical design, we enter into a tendering process with builders or contractors. BCAE can be appointed to project manage.
Navigating an architectural project? Give BCAE a call and set your project in motion.
BCAE Architects
Unit 17, Guest House Farm
Runshaw Lane, Euxton PR7 6HD
01772 230538
07540 591628
info@bcae-architects.co.uk
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