We will prepare initial designs and feasibility studies to show different ways to meet your brief. These options will test various ideas, which will then evolve into more detailed design proposals. Throughout the process, we use 3D visualisations and hand-drawn sketches to help illustrate and communicate our design ideas with you.

When you are happy with the design, we will refine the drawings and submit all the documents required for Planning and Listed Building Consent approval. We will update you as the application progresses and liaise with the Planning Authority on your behalf.

Buildings account for around 40% of UK energy consumption and 19% of UK greenhouse gas emissions. We can advise you on how to successfully retrofit your building to reduce energy consumption while maintaining the character of your home. Retrofitting historic buildings requires a cautious and tailored approach to ensure that energy efficiency measures do not damage the historic fabric.

Work on historic or listed buildings often requires a Heritage Statement to inform the design and accompany planning and listed building consent applications. Heritage Statements identify the significance of the building and help to protect our built heritage. Gould Architects have the skills and expertise to prepare clear, informative Heritage Statements that help inform design proposals and support applications.

We can produce the detailed construction drawings needed for Building Regulations approval and prepare a comprehensive set of construction drawings, schedules and specifications that can be used to obtain accurate quotes from contractors. We can help appoint independent consultants so that you have all the information coordinated and in place before starting to build.

Once the project is underway, we can visit the site regularly to help ensure the project is on schedule and built to the agreed design. We will also ensure that queries are answered efficiently, and work hard to ensure the project is within budget and completed on time.