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Design

Our in-house architectural team consists of innovative architects, designers and creatives who productively collaborate to think beyond the obvious.

What we do

Our speciality lies within urban design and residential schemes; however, we have a broad mix of experience across various sectors, including commercial and educational.

How we work

Fabric offers an extensive architectural design service across RIBA work stages 0-7, consisting of drawings, visualisations, details, 3D modelling, and physical modelling. We proudly produce drawings using industry recognised Revit software; despite being a small practice, we strive to be the best in every aspect of our services. Revit allows us to efficiently collaborate with other's whilst strengthening our technical awareness from the onset.

  • 0–7

    RIBA work stages

  • Drawings

    Drawings, visualisations and details

  • 3D

    3D modelling and physical modelling

  • Revit

    Industry recognised Revit software

Our approach

Our goal is to create engaging bold spaces that excite and inspire.

We provide a passionate, sensitive and responsive approach to all our projects, and work closely with clients, planning authorities, and our in house construction team. The strong relationships we build with our clients are critical to understanding the individual project aspirations. Every scheme is bespoke to each client; ultimately, their personality and motives drive the unique narrative of their proposal.

Process

Elements of ‘turn-key’ design and build

Stage 01

Initial appraisal

This involves understanding your needs and aspirations and then advising you on how your project can best meet these.

  • A first meeting and a visit to your site
  • Your brief, needs and aspirations
  • Feasibility and early budget guidance
  • A programme for the project from the start

Process

Elements of ‘turn-key’ design and build

  1. Stage 01

    Initial appraisal

    This involves understanding your needs and aspirations and then advising you on how your project can best meet these.

    • A first meeting and a visit to your site
    • Your brief, needs and aspirations
    • Feasibility and early budget guidance
    • A programme for the project from the start

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    Design stage

    The next step is to transform your vision into a series of drawings and images. This can start with simple concept sketches, before developing into formal drafted architectural plans, progressing through the planning stage, building regulations applications, and construction packages. The design team at Fabric will assist you through the RIBA Work Stages, the industry standard for architectural lead design projects.

    • Concept sketches and visualisations
    • Planning drawings and the planning application
    • Building regulations applications
    • Technical design and the construction package

  3. Stage 03

    Procurement

    Once your requirements are finalised, a detailed specification will be produced. This will include details of the skills, materials, fixtures, and fittings that are required and enables us to understand a definitive project cost, paving the way for the construction process and the start on site.

    • A detailed specification
    • Materials, fixtures and fittings chosen with you
    • A definitive project cost
    • Preparation for the start on site

  4. Stage 04

    Build

    This is the main phase of the project, during which your concept becomes a reality. With support from the design team, our highly skilled construction team and craftsmen take control of your project’s construction stage, ensuring a high-quality service and finish. A turn-key approach allows us to monitor the budget closely, whilst maintaining the highest standards of finish and programme.

    • Our in-house construction team and craftsmen
    • Site management, with the design team's support
    • The budget and programme monitored closely
    • Quality checked through to the finish

  5. Stage 05

    Post-construction

    This is where we maintain an ongoing relationship ensuring you have complete peace of mind.

    • Snagging and the final finishes
    • Handover of your home
    • An ongoing relationship and aftercare

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