Understanding what is possible is an essential first step in any project. Our feasibility and development appraisal services help clients assess the potential of a site, existing building or development opportunity before committing to a particular design or investment.

We consider the characteristics of the site, existing buildings, surrounding context, access, constraints, opportunities and likely development parameters to establish what may be achievable. Where appropriate, we also work alongside our planning team to understand relevant planning considerations and identify potential opportunities or constraints at an early stage.

Our approach combines architectural thinking with practical development experience. We look beyond simply establishing whether something can be designed, considering how it could function, how it might be approved, how it could be constructed and whether the proposed approach is commercially realistic.

For homeowners, developers, landowners and businesses, an early appraisal can provide valuable clarity before significant time and resources are committed. It can also help identify alternative approaches where the initial idea may not be the most effective solution.

The result is a clearer understanding of the project's potential, helping clients make informed decisions and establish a strong foundation for the next stage of design.

Good architecture starts with understanding the brief. We work with clients to develop ideas into thoughtful architectural proposals that respond to the site, its surroundings and the way a building needs to be used.

Our design process can begin with a simple idea, an existing building or a broader development ambition. We explore options, consider spatial relationships, materials, orientation, scale and appearance, and develop these into a coherent architectural response.

We believe good design needs to balance ambition with practicality. Our proposals consider not only how a building looks, but how it will function, how it relates to its surroundings, how it can be constructed and how it can meet the requirements of planning and Building Regulations.

Whether designing a new home, extension, conversion, commercial building or larger development, we tailor our approach to the individual project. We work collaboratively with clients throughout the design process, using drawings, models and visualisations where appropriate to communicate ideas and make decisions.

Our aim is to create architecture that responds to its context, meets the needs of the people who will use it and provides a strong foundation for the technical and construction stages that follow.

A strong planning application starts with a well-considered design. Our architects prepare and coordinate the architectural information required to present development proposals clearly and effectively to the planning authority.

We work closely with our planning and heritage team, bringing together architectural design and planning expertise to create a coordinated approach from the outset. This helps ensure that proposals respond to relevant planning considerations while remaining focused on the client's objectives.

Our planning application services can include existing and proposed drawings, site plans, elevations, floor plans, design information and supporting visual material. We ensure that information is accurate, consistent and clearly presented, helping planning officers and other stakeholders understand the proposal.

We also help clients respond to increasingly demanding sustainability requirements, including Cornwall Council’s Policy SEC1. Through CAD Carbon, we can assess and demonstrate compliance with energy and carbon reduction requirements, advising on how these considerations may influence the design and evolution of a scheme before submission.

By coordinating architectural, planning and technical information from the outset, we help ensure applications are proportionate, well-evidenced and positioned for the best possible chance of success.

From smaller residential projects through to larger commercial and mixed-use schemes, we provide the architectural input needed to move projects confidently from design towards planning approval.

Compliance is an integral part of good architectural design. We develop projects with Building Regulations, technical standards and energy performance requirements considered throughout the design process.

Our approach is to identify technical and compliance requirements early, allowing potential issues to be resolved while the design is still flexible and helping reduce the risk of costly changes later.

We coordinate the architectural design with the technical requirements of the project, including energy performance, thermal efficiency, ventilation, fire safety, accessibility and other relevant Building Regulations considerations. Where required, this includes SAP calculations and TM59 overheating assessments, helping assess energy performance and overheating risk and informing design decisions from an early stage.

Through CAD Carbon, we can also provide specialist advice on energy and carbon reduction, helping clients understand how changes to construction, materials, systems and building performance may affect compliance and overall project outcomes.

We work with structural engineers and other specialist consultants where required, coordinating their input with the architectural design to create a cohesive and compliant proposal.

Whether working on a new build, extension, conversion or larger development, our aim is to integrate compliance into the design rather than treat it as a final-stage exercise — creating buildings that are well designed, technically sound and ready to progress through construction.

From individual residential projects to larger developments, our focus is on producing practical, detailed and coordinated information that bridges the gap between architectural design and the finished building.

Turning a design into a building requires clear, accurate and coordinated information. Our technical design and construction information services develop architectural proposals into the detailed information needed for construction.

We produce drawings and details that communicate how the building is intended to be constructed, covering elements such as plans, sections, elevations, construction details, schedules and junctions. The level of information is tailored to the requirements of each project and its construction team.

Our technical approach considers buildability alongside design intent. We look at how materials come together, how components interface and where potential coordination issues may arise, helping to identify problems before they reach site.

We also coordinate architectural information with other consultants where required, helping ensure that the different elements of the design work together as the project progresses.

Clear construction information provides contractors with greater certainty and gives clients a stronger basis for pricing, procurement and delivery. It can also reduce ambiguity on site and help minimise variations and unnecessary changes during construction.

The quality of information provided to contractors can have a significant impact on the cost, programme and delivery of a project. We prepare clear and coordinated architectural information to support tendering, pricing and contractor engagement.

We work with clients to establish the information required for their procurement approach, providing drawings, details and supporting documentation that allow contractors to understand the scope and requirements of the work.

Our role is to make the design clear and reduce uncertainty wherever possible. Well-structured information helps contractors price work more accurately and gives clients a more reliable basis for comparing tenders and making informed decisions.

We can also respond to technical queries and assist with clarifications during the tender process, helping ensure that contractors are pricing against a consistent understanding of the proposed design.

Our practical knowledge of construction allows us to consider the information from a contractor's perspective, identifying areas where additional detail or clarification may be beneficial before work begins.

Whether supporting a homeowner appointing a contractor or a developer undertaking a larger competitive tender, we aim to provide the clarity needed to move confidently from design into procurement and construction.

The design process does not stop when construction begins. Our construction and on-site support services help clients and project teams deal with the practical challenges that arise as a project moves from drawings to reality.

Construction projects often require decisions, clarifications and adjustments as work progresses. Existing conditions may differ from expectations, materials may change and contractors may identify practical issues that need to be resolved. We provide architectural input to help address these situations efficiently while maintaining the overall design intent.

Our support can include responding to contractor queries, reviewing proposed changes, clarifying drawings and details, coordinating information and assisting with technical decisions as required.

We understand that successful delivery depends on more than producing good drawings. It requires communication, practical problem-solving and an understanding of how buildings are constructed.

Our involvement can be tailored to the needs of each client and project, from occasional technical advice through to more consistent support during the construction phase.

By remaining involved when appropriate, we help bridge the gap between the design team and the site team, supporting a smoother construction process and helping ensure that the finished building reflects the agreed design.

The spaces around a building are an important part of the overall architectural response. Our landscape design services consider the relationship between buildings, gardens, external spaces and their wider surroundings.

We develop landscape proposals that respond to the character and context of each site, considering levels, boundaries, access, planting, materials, external spaces and the relationship between the building and its surroundings.

For residential projects, this may involve creating gardens, terraces, driveways, parking areas and outdoor living spaces that complement the architecture. For larger developments, landscape design can play an important role in establishing attractive communal areas, improving biodiversity and creating a coherent relationship between buildings and the wider site.

Our approach considers landscape alongside architecture rather than as a separate exercise. This allows external spaces, building entrances, levels, materials and planting to work together as part of a cohesive design.

Where specialist landscape input is required, we can coordinate with landscape professionals and other consultants to ensure the proposals are appropriate to the project.

The result is a more complete approach to design, creating external spaces that are practical, attractive and appropriate to their setting while strengthening the overall quality of the development.

Communicating an architectural proposal effectively is an important part of the design process. Our visualisation services help clients, planners, contractors and other stakeholders understand how a proposed building or development will look and work.

Architectural drawings provide essential technical information, but visualisations can communicate aspects of a proposal that are difficult to understand from plans and elevations alone. They can illustrate scale, materials, proportions, appearance and the relationship between a new building and its surroundings.

We create visual material appropriate to the needs of each project, from straightforward design studies through to more detailed architectural imagery. These can be used to support planning applications, client presentations, design development and stakeholder discussions.

Visualisation can also be valuable during the design process itself. By exploring how different materials, forms and design decisions may appear, we can help clients understand options and make informed choices before a project progresses further.

Our aim is not simply to produce attractive images, but to communicate the architectural proposal clearly and accurately.

Used alongside drawings and other technical information, visualisations provide another way to understand the design and help bring an architectural concept to life.

Utilising our specialist Carbon services, we provide practical energy consultancy and sustainable design advice to help projects achieve high levels of environmental performance without compromising architectural quality, cost or usability.

We assess the energy and carbon performance of buildings from the earliest stages of design, considering factors such as energy efficiency, building fabric, materials, orientation, daylight, ventilation, heating and cooling systems, and renewable technologies. By identifying opportunities early, we help clients make informed decisions that can reduce energy demand, operational carbon and long-term running costs.

Our approach to sustainable design is holistic and project specific. We consider environmental performance alongside architectural design, planning, cost, technical requirements and the intended use of the building. Rather than applying a prescriptive set of measures, we develop solutions that are appropriate to the building, its context and the client’s priorities.

We also provide Passivhaus design expertise, applying principles including high levels of insulation, excellent airtightness, reduced thermal bridging, high-performing windows and doors, and controlled mechanical ventilation with heat recovery. Where Passivhaus certification is required, we can coordinate with the relevant specialist consultants throughout the design and delivery process.

Our energy consultancy services can include SAP calculations, TM59 overheating assessments, energy and carbon assessments, and advice to support compliance with Building Regulations and increasingly demanding energy and carbon targets.

We can also help clients understand the implications of different design strategies and technologies, enabling decisions to be made with a clear understanding of their performance, cost and practical benefits.

Sustainable design is not simply about meeting current requirements. We aim to create buildings that use resources responsibly, provide comfortable and healthy environments, perform efficiently and remain adaptable over time. By combining architectural and sustainability expertise, we help clients integrate energy and carbon considerations into the design process from the outset.

The result is a more informed design approach that can reduce energy demand, improve comfort and resilience, and create efficient, sustainable buildings that are built to perform well into the future.