When considering whether an architect is right for your project, it is important that you’re sure they really understand what you want from the space you are creating. We believe that an architect should provide a service that extends well beyond producing a set of drawings. They should identify the aspirations and needs of their clients and bring their special skills and knowledge to the project.

It might be tempting to go for an architect based on their fees, but we strongly believe that hiring a professional, chartered firm results in the best value for money. The best architects make full use of the space available through careful planning and efficiency, whilst doing all they can to ensure that the build is given the go ahead by local authorities.

Our holistic architecture service is designed to help you to consider all aspects of your project, such as how much you should plan to spend on things, like decoration for when the build is finished, and factor this into the price. We believe that, to truly offer the best service, we need to properly understand your property, understand even the tiniest details of the build and make sure that we get everything exactly right.

Your local architects should also work with you to be sure what you want to achieve with your architecture project. Do you simply want to add another room or do you want the extension to serve another purpose? Your firm’s experience and advice will be invaluable when reflecting on the wider impact of your plans, such as whether the extension may affect other rooms in the house and you end up actually losing space in some areas or if your commercial property design will be at odds with the local area.

One great way of narrowing down your search is to opt for a chartered architect. Chartered architects in the UK must be corporate members of one or more of the following professional bodies: RIBA (Royal British Institute of Architects), RSUA (Royal Society of Ulster Architects) and RIAS (Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland). Members of these bodies must demonstrate that they have reached the gold standard in all aspects of architectural practice.

By hiring OPEN architecture, you can rest assured that you are working with a professional RIBA Chartered Architecture Firm. We adhere to the best practices and standards of our profession to help you realise your ideal design and utilise our 25 years of planning experience to create beautiful and functional living spaces for clients.

We offer the highest level of service and maximise the use of space with a commercial, ethical and ecological hand. We have a wide range of experience working in projects throughout areas in both Kent and London, so we are attuned to the requirements of the local authorities. We also work with you to understand your budget on the build and will create our design accordingly.