SAMANIEGOMORGAN Architects & Engineers
'Recovery Projects' such as this are a common element in our workload. Often, our Commission is for Construction Documentation, or Interior Design. However, the Initial Concept Design is very often Inherently Defective – Overly Optimistic Draughtsmen have 'Scaled Components' in order to make them fit; Layouts pay no heed to 'Means of Escape;' or there are issues regarding Overlooking and Unprotected Areas. As far as possible we attempt to 'Educate Clients' in terms of Quality; rather than making an 'Assessment of Worth' based upon the number of drawings produced. Frequently, Clients have not used an 'Architect' from 'Day One!' – Preferring a Cheaper Option, that later proves to be the Most Expensive! Below, Dusk falls on Wolverhampton! The shadows are actually 16:50 Hrs on 31 October. Various lighting effects can be created very quickly, highlighting possible 'Over-Shadowing,' or Excessive Summertime Exposure. We also have the capability of designing Bespoke External Lighting.
RECOVERY PROJECTS We term ‘Recovery Projects’ or ‘Field Hospital Jobs’ as being those in need of a little ‘TLC!’ (Tender Loving Care). Often, we inherit projects that have had a ‘Chequered’ past history, and have not moved forward. More often than not, an impasse has been reached, which can culminate in Enforcement Action on the part of the Local Planning Authority – Something that should be avoided at all costs. It can also be the case that clients have been badly advised, or have not been given an appropriate service. Many UK Local Authority Planning Departments operate what is known as ‘Planning Aid.’ This is little more than ‘Making Introductions,’ yet can be successful in terms of achieving a satisfactory and commercially viable outcome.
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