Discover innovative design solutions with our bespoke architectural services. By listening carefully to understand your needs and wants, we ensure every detail reflects your lifestyle, creating a space that is uniquely yours.
Trust us to keep your project on track, on time, and on budget with our comprehensive project management. This approach reduces risk and provides peace of mind, allowing you to focus on the excitement of your new space, knowing every detail is professionally managed.
Experience a unique design journey with Anya as your single point of contact. This direct relationship fosters better communication and a deeper understanding of your goals, ensuring a truly personalised home that exceeds your expectations.
Understand costs upfront with our clear and transparent fee schedule. This helps with financial clarity and peace of mind, avoiding surprises. Trust us to provide a straightforward and honest pricing structure for our architectural fees.
Benefit from our local knowledge and expertise to navigate the planning and building warrant approval process smoothly. As a local business, we have strong relationships with local authorities. We help you obtain all necessary approvals efficiently, ensuring your project moves forward without delays.
The first step is to schedule a home consultation with us. During this consultation, we will discuss your needs, vision, and budget, and outline the entire process for you.
Following this initial discussion, we will create a step-by-step plan that outlines how we can help you achieve your specific goals.
We will provide you with a detailed fee proposal for the tasks involved. Once you have approved the fee and appointed us, we can begin the design phase and move forward with your project.
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We start with a thorough consultation to understand your vision, preferences, and requirements. Throughout the design process, we maintain open communication and involve you in key decisions. Your feedback is integral to our iterative design approach, ensuring that every aspect of the design aligns perfectly with your expectations. By listening attentively to your input and refining the design accordingly, we aim to exceed your expectations and deliver a space that enhances your lifestyle and reflects your unique vision.
Good design is crucial for creating a unique and special home, especially for high-end clients seeking an exceptional living space. Design goes beyond aesthetics by enhancing functionality, comfort, and the overall experience of your home. A well-designed space not only reflects your personal style but also adds significant value and prestige to your property, making it a worthwhile investment in the long run.
Despite rising building costs, investing in an extension can still significantly increase the value of your home. We collaborate with you to develop cost-effective designs and explore alternative solutions that align with your budget while enhancing your living space.
We can help you decide whether to move house or improve your existing home. Improving your current home with an architect can increase its value, provide personalisation, and be more cost-effective than moving. Architects offer expertise in design, space planning, and project management to ensure your renovation meets your expectations. Moving may be the right choice if you need a different location or more space, or if your current home needs extensive repairs. Consider your long-term goals, financial situation, and the feasibility of each option to make the best decision for your family.
Yes, we specialise in new build houses as well. Our ambition is to guide you through the process of building your dream home from scratch. We can assist you in finding a suitable plot, navigating all necessary approvals, and delivering a custom-built, highly sustainable home tailored specifically to your needs and preferences.
We integrate sustainability and energy efficiency into our designs through a comprehensive approach. This includes using eco-friendly materials, optimising natural light and ventilation, and recommending energy-efficient systems. We collaborate with specialist consultants to ensure that all regulatory standards are not only met but exceeded, future-proofing your home against evolving environmental challenges. Our commitment is to create environmentally responsible homes that not only reduce energy costs but also enhance comfort and quality of life.
Of course! We tailor our designs to fit your budget while still achieving your goals. We begin by conducting a detailed discussion to understand your financial parameters and project aspirations. Our collaborative process involves working closely with you and a quantity surveyor who provides early budget estimates, ensuring we’re heading in the right direction and can include cost options for different designs. Sometimes, thinking outside the box helps us identify innovative solutions that save costs without compromising quality. This proactive approach allows us to deliver a design that meets your expectations within your budget.
Yes, we handle all aspects of the planning and building warrant approval processes, including obtaining necessary permits and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Our expertise helps streamline this process, reducing delays and complications. If you prefer, you can choose to appoint us only until the completion of either stage.
While a builder can construct your project, an architect brings a comprehensive design vision, ensuring the space is functional, aesthetically pleasing, and tailored to your needs. We also help navigate planning permissions, building warrant approvals and manage the project from concept to completion. We supervise the builder to deliver exactly what you’re paying for, giving you peace of mind and a home that truly meets your needs.”
While architects’ fees may seem high initially, we provide excellent value through well-thought-out designs that enhance your home’s functionality, comfort, and market value. By optimising space, selecting quality materials, and focusing on energy efficiency, we can lead to significant long-term savings and potentially increase your home’s value by up to 12%, making our services a smart investment.
Architects’ fees can vary based on the level of input and attention given to each project. They can be structured in different ways: as a percentage of the project cost, an hourly rate, or a fixed fee if the scope is well-defined and unlikely to change. Some architects manage many projects simultaneously, offering less personal involvement – and this is sometimes what the client prefers.
This attentive level of service is reflected in our fees. However, should you choose not to opt for this level, our fee would be adjusted accordingly.
What sets us apart? Genuine care. Clients trust us because we listen attentively and understand their needs. Our personalised approach, extensive experience, and commitment to high-quality, bespoke designs ensure exceptional results. We take the time to understand your needs, preferences, and aspirations, tailoring every design to enhance your lifestyle. We don’t just meet your expectations; we exceed them, delivering designs that add lasting value to your home. Our collaborative and transparent process ensures a seamless and enjoyable experience from start to finish, providing you with a home that is not only functional but also a true reflection of your vision and personality.
“We understand that making decisions about your home is a significant commitment. To ensure that we are the right fit for each other and for your project, we offer a personalised home consultation followed by a Concept Options Starter Pack. This initial design package serves as a low-level commitment, allowing us to get to know each other better and ensuring that we fully understand your needs and vision before proceeding to the next steps of the project. This approach enables us to tailor our services to your specific requirements and build a strong foundation for a successful collaboration.”
Quality design and construction take time to ensure everything is done correctly and to a high standard. We strive to complete projects efficiently, but timelines depend on the project’s complexity, planning permissions, and construction schedules. We’ll keep you informed throughout the process.
We manage the entire project for you, from initial design to final construction, minimising the time and effort required from you. Our comprehensive project management ensures everything runs smoothly, allowing you to focus on your daily life. We offer flexible working hours to accommodate your schedule and ensure that meetings are convenient for you.
We believe that the more you invest in the process, the greater the outcome, but your level of involvement is entirely up to you. Some clients prefer to be very hands-on, while others entrust most decisions to us. We will collaborate closely with you to ensure your vision is realised and keep you updated throughout the process.
We ensure the construction quality meets our high standards by providing detailed drawings and specifications for the builders to follow. Throughout the construction process, we closely oversee the work, collaborating with trusted contractors and conducting regular site inspections. Our comprehensive project management ensures meticulous attention to detail and adherence to our specifications at every stage.
Potential challenges include obtaining planning permissions, managing unexpected site conditions, and staying within budget. However, our experience and proactive approach help mitigate these risks, ensuring a smooth and successful project.
“We received a lot of essential information in the consultation and we were impressed with the way Anya could draw a clear outline for us to move forward which was missing from our previous meetings with other people.”
“Anya spent a significant amount of time at the outset of the project speaking to us to better understand our desired outcome and getting an understanding of our style preferences. This time was invaluable as it allowed Anya to suggest ideas that we had not considered and which had a huge impact on the finished product.”
“I will highly recommend Anya for her knowledge, skills, experience and talent with regards to architecture design, interior design and understanding of the building process. Anya was able to guide us through the whole process. I’m very grateful for Anya’s clear advice and ability to convey information to us.”
We’ll visit your home to understand your needs and answer all your questions. You'll receive verbal advice on the feasibility of your ideas, giving you clarity and confidence from the start.
We’ll create a tailored plan for you, beginning with our Concept Options Starter Pack. This will provide a clear, step-by-step pathway to your perfect home, ensuring your project's success.
Watch your ideal home come to life, resulting in a beautiful, functional, and personalised living space. Enjoy the comfort and delight of your transformed home.
Bespoke architectural services in Edinburgh, specialising in home extensions, alterations, and new builds. We craft elegant, tailored spaces to suit your lifestyle.
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