We use computer and other technical and creativity tools to establish and synthesis key issues, various and competing requirements, and fine-tune to arrive at the appropriate design solution. The resulting explorations are used to collaborate with our clients and consultants to develop the detailed technical documents.

These plans can prepared for:

• In the tendering process to get quotes from contractors, subcontractors and quantity surveyors.
• To obtain building consents.
• For builder and contractors to build the house as the blueprint for the construction

The process of planning a new building requires experience and knowledge to insure the smoothest possible progression. One of the most important issues when looking at a site to develop is whether it will be possible to gain planning permission to build, and how it may be possible to overcome any potential unforseen planning problems.

We will developed the design with you and discuss any implications. When planning permission is required for the project, we will prepare the documents and make the application on your behalf. We can offer advice on all aspects of planning from the earliest thoughts and architectural design right through to the planning application process, construction and completion.

Besides providing your home with more living space, building a home addition can be a terrific investment and a satisfying project for you and your family. Several aspects of Building additions construction must be decided prior to the design of the addition floor plan. Several things to consider are the existing structure, cladding and character as well as determine a Buildings various systems: wiring, plumbing, and HVAC.

Additionally, attention must be given to local zoning by-laws and building codes to understand the limits and performance requirement expected to obtain the planning permissions to build. These considerations are important and require much forethought and planning in your final design.

We have guided many clients through this process, and have the advice and expertise required to make the right choice.

Alteration design requires ingenuity and imagination.

All though every alteration is unique they often share one thing in common: the requirement of an existing building, structure, or space within to function with a different purpose than the intended design.

Additionally, If the original design doesn't meet the requirements for the new usage, this could have an impact on: fire resistance related issues, flooring and other building materials, the amount of natural light required, ventilation, access, egress and ergonomic problems due to space constraints are to name a few.

We can work closely with you along with all required consultants to ensure all arising issues are addressed and successfully completed.

In the current economic climate many people are choosing to renovate homes to revitalize and accommodate changing lifestyle needs rather than selling up and move on to something bigger. Yet often this is not without its challenges.

Can the Building you own today fit the future?
How you can achieve a better and larger living space, or how you can add value to your property?
If you live in a historic district, are the exterior changes you have in mind in keeping with neighborhood guidelines?

We can help you answer these questions. Every successful home remodeling project begins with discussion with a professional to establish tastes, how you live, your lifestyle and the ideas you already have in mind for your renovation. Once these elements are defined, we are able to advise you about the appropriate approach. It is the result of this collaboration that we use to generate performance, functional and other design improvements

Improving accessibility for persons with disabilities and the elderly by removing and/or preventing land and architectural use barriers which restrict their full participation in society is a fundamental element of responsible design.
Of primary regulatory concern is the prevention and removal of all barriers in order to promote equal opportunity and participation by residents and visitors with disabilities. The response has been to implement local initiatives that remove existing barriers and create more accessible communities.
These initiatives include accessibility requirements for new facilities as well as seeking these opertunities with respect to retrofit and alteration of, or addition to, existing Building layouts.

Accessible design must:

• make approaching, entering and using buildings and structures easier. In this respect, accessible design must address a wide variety of internal and external building elements;
• provide an equivalent level of life safety for everyone, including methods of leaving a building and communicating in an emergency;
• emphasize dignity and independence, providing those features that will allow people to function in their day-to-day activities; and;
• be non-institutional and successfully integrated with a building's function, form and architectural quality.

  
  We understand this and can help meet these goals with your project.