Mark Fairhurst Architects is an award wining RIBA registered Chartered Practice and ARB certified architects offering a comprehensive range of architectural services. Key to our success is the understanding of our client’s aspirations and requirements. This is achieved though clear and regular communication with our client at all stages of the architectural design process. We provide a thorough analysis at the outset to help inform us and ensure the full potential of the project is achieved. We use a range of presentational techniques to assist the architectural design process with hand sketches, drawings, modelling, 3D CAD modelling, CAD production drawing and CGI presentation images. Accurate modelling enables the impact of the proposed built form to be properly assessed in terms of function, programme, circulation, sunlight and daylight, context and aesthetics. This enables us to explain both design concepts and details helping visualise the projects for clients, local authorities, public consultations, design team coordination and contractors.
Design Team
We have established relationships with a wide range of construction professionals suitable for all sizes of projects enabling the most appropriate design team is assembled for each project. We offer advise on structural engineers, services engineers, environmental and sustainability consultants, land surveyors, cost consultants, party wall surveyors, Health & Safety Advisors and other specialists as required.
Design Approach
Our design approach is based on an extensive understanding of the built environment including modern and traditional building techniques. We continually work with leading manufacturing companies and professional building organisations based in the UK, Europe and beyond to ensure the highest quality is achieved with the design specification for the building.
We take the majority of our architecture projects through to construction and, as such, have a wealth of experience in dealing with the tendering process, negotiating with contractors and advising on contractual relationships. We recommend regular site visits to monitor the progress of the works, checking on quality and progress and assisting in valuations ensuring the established budgets for the projects are adhered to. We have high expectations of the contractor and also a respect for their knowledge and experience and will work with them to ensure design issues encountered on site are sensibly resolved, maintaining the quality of the construction. Our consistent design approach carried on throughout all stages of the architectural design process ensures the successful realisation of the building and its longevity for the future.
Extensions and refurbishments provide different opportunities to add value by creative, sensitive interventions and home improvements. We can assist in achieving your goals to improve your home environment and have experience in dealing with small and large scale projects. Mark Fairhurst Architects has provided expert advice for a number of years on behalf of RIBA at Grand Design Live; and also contributed and consulted on behalf of Shelter’s Architect in the House. Our in depth knowledge of specialist domestic suppliers gives our clients a choice of high quality building products at competitive prices including: furniture, kitchens, sanitary wear, flooring and lighting.
Home Design
Initial complementary consultations with us allow assessment of the scope of the work and estimation of the fees for the project. Services for domestic projects typically follow the following stages:
- Feasibility Study: We assess the existing site and buildings and make initial proposals based on the client requirements.
- Outline & Scheme Design: We develop the design following consultation with the client, planning authority and present design proposals suitable for planning and freeholder applications.
- Detailed Design: We provide detailed design and production information suitable for Building Control Applications and Tender use.
- Tendering: We can assist with advice on building contracts and provide written scopes of work to allow accurate tendering of projects to builders ensuring competitively priced work.
- On Site Monitoring / Contract Administration: Regular site visits can be provided during the works and valuations of the works can be carried out to ensure payments are made prudently.
Mark Fairhurst Architects is experienced in dealing with organisations, trustees, charities, businesses and developers in the residential, retail, restaurant, office, education and community sectors.
We can provide professional services for a number of roles within the building process acting as the Lead Consultant, Contract Administrator, Employers Agent, Lead Designer and Architectural Designer.
We can provide detailed information such as drawings, specifications and schedules to allow detailed cost analysis and programming to be established at all stages of the design process.
We can recommend routes suitable for all projects using traditional and non-traditional forms of procurement including tendered contracts, negotiated tenders, design and build contracts, self build and construction management packages.
We provide reassurance for banks and funding organisations ensuring projects are correctly managed thereby protecting the relevant assets.
Architectural services as identified in the RIBA Plan of Work including the process of managing, designing building projects and administering building contracts can be fully or partially offered on all commissions.
RIBA Chartered Practice Scheme
The RIBA has developed a quality accreditation scheme for architectural practices. All accredited RIBA Chartered Practices must have in place:
- appropriate professional indemnity insurance
- a minimum ratio of RIBA Chartered Architects on their staff; a quality management system
- a health and safety policy
- an employment policy
- CPD for all their staff
RIBA Plan of Work 2013
- Stage 0: Appraisal (Initial Meeting)
- Stage 1: Brief/Survey (Feasibility)
- Stage 2: Concept
- Stage 3: Developed Design (Planning)
- Stage 4 : Technical Design Tender
- Stage 5: Construction
- Stage 6: Handover
- Stage 7: Post Completion
Institutions
National Building Specifications
Architect in the House
Our Clients
Allendar Holdings LLC, Carbona Sales Ltd, Conran & Partners Ltd, Meller Designs Ltd, McClymont Holdings Ltd, MGC Property Developments Ltd, Q Developments Ltd, 47 Degrees, The Conduit Mead Company Ltd., A.D. Project Management Ltd, Clane Ltd., AK & AK Property Ltd., Masstrade Ltd., Islamic Relief, Too True Ltd., Church of God, The Villa Nursery, Rainbow Properties Ltd, The Art Academy, Domo Investments Ltd., Deighton Pierce Glyn Solicitors, Kaynine Enterprises Ltd, Flamestrike Ltd, 146 Strand LLP, Chestnut House Freehold Ltd., Clane Ltd.
Meller Designs
Rainbow Properties
Conran + Partners
The Villa
Pre-preparatory School and Nursery
Conduit Mead Co.
The Marble & Granite Centre Ltd.
47 Degrees
Q Developments
Islamic Relief
Deighton Pierce Glynn
