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Recommendations for Architects

jbcafc
jbcafc Posts: 420
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My brother-in-law is starting to think about a house extension (which will require planning permission) - any recommendations for Architects? He's in the Dartford/Wilmington area. Thanks all!

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  • SuedeAdidas
    SuedeAdidas Posts: 8,179
    Frank Lloyd Wright 
  • CaptainRobbo
    CaptainRobbo Posts: 2,831
    Goldfinger 
  • gringo
    gringo Posts: 1,648
    Frank Gehry if you are not gonna hang wallpaper.
  • Stig
    Stig Posts: 30,158
    edited September 7
    • Form a partnership with another architect, it looks so much more professional than going solo.
    • Get yourself affiliated to the Royal Institute of Architects.
    • Design your own office space and use that to showcase your work.
    • Build a portfolio of work you have done.
    • If all that fails to bring in sufficient business, place a small ad in the Exchange & Mart.

  • JohnBoyUK
    JohnBoyUK Posts: 9,558
    We used Gerry at https://ga-architecture.co.uk when we had our 2 story back/side wrap round extension done and we was really pleased with the designs he came up with for us.  He also designed my brother-in-laws house rebuild, a couple of our neighbours designs too.  He was very good.
  • WSS
    WSS Posts: 25,569
    I used a guy called Alan Penfold from Penfold Project Services. He came from a recommendation from a friend and I'm happy to recommend as well.

    He's a bit strange but can't fault the work, the challenge he gave us and ultimately results. Based Meopham way.
  • Chizz
    Chizz Posts: 28,928
    JohnBoyUK said:
    We used Gerry at https://ga-architecture.co.uk when we had our 2 story back/side wrap round extension done and we was really pleased with the designs he came up with for us.  He also designed my brother-in-laws house rebuild, a couple of our neighbours designs too.  He was very good.
    A two-story backside wrap?  I hate to think what your browser history looks like. 

     ;) 
  • Stig
    Stig Posts: 30,158
    edited September 7
    WSS said:
    I used a guy called Alan Penfold from Penfold Project Services. He came from a recommendation from a friend and I'm happy to recommend as well.

    He's a bit strange but can't fault the work, the challenge he gave us and ultimately results. Based Meopham way.

  • jbcafc
    jbcafc Posts: 420
    JohnBoyUK said:
    We used Gerry at https://ga-architecture.co.uk when we had our 2 story back/side wrap round extension done and we was really pleased with the designs he came up with for us.  He also designed my brother-in-laws house rebuild, a couple of our neighbours designs too.  He was very good.
    Thanks! 
  • jbcafc
    jbcafc Posts: 420
    WSS said:
    I used a guy called Alan Penfold from Penfold Project Services. He came from a recommendation from a friend and I'm happy to recommend as well.

    He's a bit strange but can't fault the work, the challenge he gave us and ultimately results. Based Meopham way.
    Thanks!

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  • usetobunkin
    usetobunkin Posts: 2,701
    SuedeAdidas said:
    Frank Lloyd Wright 
    Christopher Wren, ?
  • Leroy Ambrose
    Leroy Ambrose Posts: 14,865
    I'd start with 'All Our Gods Have Abandoned Us' and then move onto 'Holy Hell'. 'For Those That Wish To Exist' as a good later album. 
  • charltonkeston
    charltonkeston Posts: 7,538
    I drew my own, it’s not that difficult if you have access to a drawing package like AutoCad. Unless it’s something like a grand design I don’t think it’s worth the effort and expense. Basically I looked on the Bromley planning portal at what others had done with similar houses and adapted them to suit. Nothing too complicated, double height rear extension. I got planning permission and then lost interest a bought a bigger house. 

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