Architects in Worcester for homeowners, developers and council clients

We work closely with clients and stakeholders to deliver tailor-made solutions and have more than 10 years of experience creating buildings, places and spaces that are engaging, vibrant and joyful. We provide architectural services for homeowners and commercial developers throughout Worcester

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Worcester Architect Services

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Minesh Patel BArch (Hons) MArch PGDip RIBA ARB

Minesh is a qualified architect and studied architecture at the University of Nottingham. He is a member of the Royal Institute of British Architects and founded the practice after many years working for prestigious offices, including the RIBA gold medal winning O’Donnel and Tuomey architects in Ireland and Glenn Howells architects in Birmingham.

He has delivered projects across a range of sectors including higher-education, office, residential and cultural. Notable schemes include a new regeneration masterplan in the heart of Birmingham city centre and a residential island neighborhood in east London.

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Our ARB registration and RIBA Chartered Practice status ensures our commitment to delivering the highest professional, ethical and best practice standards in architecture.

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Worcester architects - FAQ

Why use a Worcester architect?
Building projects can be challenging but also an extremely rewarding process. A Worcester architect can be a valuable guide to provide practical assistance to ensure your project meets your requirements. Choosing to work with a Worcester architect means feeding into a lot of technical knowledge, skill and creativity. The decisions your Worcester architects make have long-standing effects on your project. A Worcester architect will add a lot of value and allow you to make the most of your budgets.

When should I involve a Worcester architect?
We’d recommend involving a Worcester architect as early as possible. The most important decisions are made early on in a project, so the sooner they are involved the sooner they can provide guidance and advice.

How do I choose the right Worcester architect?
Choosing the right Worcester architect is essential to ensure the success of your project. Not all architects will be suitable, for example, some may specialise in certain types of projects such as commercial buildings or schools for example. Allowing plenty of time to choose your Worcester architect is essential so you know that their design approach and style suits you. Getting recommendations from family and friends is a good idea also and talking to them about their experiences will help you choose the right v architect. Look online at archiect’s websites to see examples of their work. Social media accounts such as Pinterest and Instagram can also be helpful to find architects in Worcester . The RIBA also have a ‘Find and Architect’ tool which can help you find a Worcester.

What should I look for in a Worcester architect?
Making sure your Worcester architect is ARB registered is the best place to start. Use this link to check if your Worceser architect is on the Register: Architects Register. If they are not on the register, they are not an architect.

Why should I choose a RIBA chartered Worcester architecture practice?

RIBA chartered practices are required to meet strict eligibility criteria,

• Employing a minimum number of RIBA Chartered architects

• Have appropriate Professional Indemnity Insurance

• Have an effective Quality Management system

• They are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the Code of Practice.

How much do architects in Worcester charge?
The cost of your Worcester project will depend on the nature of the project and the service you require from your Worcester architect. For simple, straightforward projects, architects can offer a fixed fee. If your project in Worcester is a simple extension for example, prices for planning drawings would start at £600. Where full architectural services are required we charge a percentage fee. This is recommended for more bespoke projects in Worcester and where assistance is required from conception to completion. If the scope of your project in Worcester is unknown, we can also offer a time-charge fee. This is where a pre-agreed rate is paid. If you have any questions about your Worcester project, please do not hesitate to ask.

What other costs do I need to consider?

Planning Application Fees
The most common application fees are as follows:
Most extensions - £206
Lawful development certificate - £103
New build houses (1-50 homes) - £462 per house
New build houses (50+ homes) - £22,859 plus £138 for every dwelling up to max. £300,000

Find out more below:
Planning Portal Calulator
A Guide Planning Application Fees in England

Building Control Fee
Again, the fee depends on the size and complexity of the project. For simple extensions, fees are usually around £600 for full plans approval and inspections.

Structural Engineers Fees
The fee will depend on the complexity of the project. For simple extensions fees are usually £500 - £1200.