Formed's Covid 19 update

In these changing times, we understand that your needs may have changed. We can support you at this time with our flexible offering.

 

Contact us for a complimentary 30 minute video call to discuss your current needs, whether it be some advice on how to set up a home working space or something more long term we are here and available.

Arrange to speak to us today for your 30 minute free video call. We are here to help you through these strange times as you are spending more time in your homes we want to make sure that you and your family are making the most of it.

We work with you whether you are a home owner, landlord, developer, business or and ownerto improve the value of your property and asset to create functional homes and places to live, Formed Architects are here to help you make the most of your most valuable asset – space!

We work with you whether you are a home owner, landlord, developer, business or and ownerto improve the value of your property and asset to create functional homes and places to live, Formed Architects are here to help you make the most of your most valuable asset – space!

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Architects who care about your needs

As Architects that specialise in residential design, you can be assured that we have your needs at the heart of what we do.

 

Our flexible project process is proven to deliver eye-catching results on time, on a budget for people like you. Throughout we can hold your hand as much or as little as you need, subject to your previous experience on taking on a building project, all the while delivering value to your property through each stage.

Arrange to speak to us today if you would like to discuss further how we can help you make the most of your asset, knowing that you will be following over 400 others that have been in safe hands every step of the way. Our friendly professional team will talk you through your project and what options may be available to you and go through the exciting next steps.

Project Process

 

As Architects that specialise in residential design, you can be assured that we have your needs at the heart of what we do.

 

Our flexible project process is proven to deliver eye-catching results on time, on a budget for people like you. Throughout we can hold your hand as much or as little as you need, subject to your previous experience on taking on a building project, all the while delivering value to your property through each stage.

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Kick it off with a conversation

 

This is a crucial starting point – we want to understand you and your needs for your project; we will spend some time working with you to develop a design and aspiration brief for your project, as they say it is good to talk, but more importantly we want to listen so we can provide a design solution that works for you.

A picture speaks a thousand words

 

Having listened, we work to translate your vision into sketched design ideas, one size does not fit all; this process is about exploring the potential of what is possible to deliver the space you need, creating spaces that are unique to you.

Getting the council onboard

 

Getting planning approval doesn’t need to be a daunting experience. We have a 95% planning track record and pride ourselves in pushing the boundaries to get planners on board...

our experience and ongoing dialogue with the planners through the process means that you can be sure that we will be pushing for a positive outcome, this starts by preparing drawings and documents like design and access statements and heritage statements that are clear and concise and show what the planners need to see to understand what is being proposed. Although we don’t guarantee planning permission, the process is just far too complex to do that, we do guarantee that we will be pushing for the desired results through the process and our track record is a testament to that. Our clients often seek us out to deliver more space where others have failed. In our view it’s all about talking the planner’s language, we take the time to understand them so you don’t have to.

 

Filling in the gaps

 

The key to a successful project is planning it. Once you have planning approval, detailed drawings are prepared that cover building regulations which would include the safety of the build; structural design, drainage, ventilation...

, sustainability and all the bits inbetween that allow a good builder to kick things off on site Coordination of these elements at the outset goes a long way to avoid surprises on site, hiding the structure where needed so that the end result means you don’t even know it’s there. Working with our team of consultants that like us specialise in residential design you can be assured that you have a team of professional reliable consultants looking out for your interests.

 

Budget certainty

 

We often get asked how you can get an accurate build cost, we believe the devil is in the detail. Taking the time to prepare a set of coordinated tender drawings confirming all final finishes from wall and floor finishes, lighting and electrical plans...

, door schedules, and internal drawings for kitchens, joinery and bathrooms before a builder gets to site allows you to understand costs for the complete build before works begin in so far as practical. It also allows you to know what to expect at the outset, making decisions with our guided process will help to reduce changes and associated costs when your project gets to site and avoid downtime whilst the builder waits for you to make decisions. It also allows everyone that is part of the delivery team to know what they are working towards and provide accurate costs to reflect your vision. This may seem like a lot of planning at the outset; but just think of the potential consequences if you don’t plan; costly changes on site, getting back and discovering things are not as you expected and decisions being made without your input.

 

Lying a brick

 

Once a builder has been chosen based on a detailed tender package, we can arrange to have a tried and tested construction contract to be put in place between you and the builder. Subject to the size of the project we can also help to manage the administration of the contract...

and if the project is better suited to having a project manager we will advise at the outset. Where you have us on board for this stage; we will undertake regular inspections on site, looking to ensure that the builder is undertaking the work as they should be, factoring in any unforeseen changes and letting you know when to make payments to the builder through the process to reflect actual value of work undertaken – this limits your risk to the works being undertaken. We offer video calls to deal with day to day issues on site, this inevitably means we can work to minimize the delays on site when something untoward is discovered. Crucially for us, we are working at this stage to look to maintain the quality, reduce time overruns and minimize any cost increases.

 

Handling it over

 

This is the final goal; one that we never loose site of; we want to make sure the end result delivers beyond your initial expectations with a constant eye on the end result; when keys are returned to you these will unlock a space that fulfills your needs and aspirations allowing you to move on to your next life changing project whatever that may be.

TALK TO US

Arrange a call so you can get to know us so that we can get to know you and your project.

020 3601 3480

Testimonials

Being one of the few Architects in Chiswick that have 5 star reviews in Google we strive to make our customers happy.

Don’t take our word for it on how we make a difference for our customers; this is what some of them have to say:

“After using two other architects, you were our last hope, you f****** smashed it for us, pricing, outcome, objective clearly defined from the outset; you got us more than what others before had managed and more importantly what we wanted and needed. Welcomed your refreshing and proactive approach with the planning officer, I must admit I was worried, but you completely took control and argued our corner and got the planners on the side. We would not work with any other architects in the future. ”
Jag - Burnham

May 15, 2019

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Where we work

 

Based in West London, we work all over the capital and Home Countries and are always happy to talk through your needs.

 

So call Tina or Michael on 020 3601 3480 and start turning your dream home into reality...

Where We Can Help

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EXTENSIONS

If it is extra space you are after we are specialists in what is possible in terms of extensions, side, rear, two storey or loft conversions, we can talk through what you need.

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LISTED BUILDINGS

Listed buildings need not be ones to shun away from, we have a track record on converting listed buildings, retaining key features whilst creating desirable spaces to meet our customers needs.
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FLAT CONVERSIONS

Want to downscale or generate a pension from your spare space? Got a large house that can be multiple flats to improve rental income or looking to convert an existing building, we work with you to explore options to maximise value.

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CONSERVATION AREAS

Achieving planning in conservation areas can be tricky; we have a proven track record and advise on a strategy that works with the planning team to get approval.

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HMO’S

A great way to maximise income on your portfolio; we can help to facilitate spatial configuration to maximise the space within the limits of whats permitted to create a desirable house for multiple occupation.

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INTERIORS

The finishing touches can make all the difference, we have an eye for detail and can work with you to make beautiful spaces.

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OFFICE REFITS

Great office design can improve productivity, wellness of staff and reduce sick days; we can help to make your office one where your staff want to work.

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PROJECT RESCUE

Frustrated with your current architectural design team? We specialise in picking up projects where others have failed to delivered, getting your project on track, delivering when we say we will.

Got A Project? Contact us here to see if we can help.

If your project falls into one of these categories we can help, arrange for one of our team to call you at a time to suit you and we can talk through.

Get in Contact

 

We would love to hear from you to see how we could help. Call us on 020 3601 3480, or use the form to the right.