REVISED PROJECT PROPOSAL FOR Eve
Re-imagining the Cedars
PROJECT ADDRESS: THE CEDARS, STRENSALL ROAD, HUNTINGTON, YORK YOXXX
PREPARED BY: DANIEL HARVEY
DATE: 27/09/2023
WWW.STUDIODH.UK
DANIEL@STUDIODH.UK
The Cedars, Huntington, York – rear elevation
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Welcome Homes for joyful living Your project goals Your project brief Design approach The architectural journey The RIBA Design Stages RIBA STAGE 1 Preparation & Brief – feasibility studies
STAGE 2 Concept Design – concept development
STAGE 3 Developed Design – planning application The planning process
STAGE 4 Technical Design – tender package Fee proposal Your investment Project delivery Our design studios Meet our talented team Frequently asked questions Next steps StudioDH Design Studio, York City Centre 2
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WELCOME
We wanted to thank you for reaching out and considering StudioDH for your project, what a stunning property, it was nice to meet you both we can really see the potential in creating an amazing family home we would love to be involved in creating something extraordinary!
In these dynamic times as we expand our business, we are selectively undertaking projects that align with our ethos of innovative and thoughtful design. Your project stands out as a wonderful opportunity for creative exploration and realisation. Be assured, our team's unwavering passion and expertise in architecture guarantee that your project is in the most capable hands.
Within this document, you will find comprehensive details outlining our services and fee schedule. While it holds an abundance of information, this initial depth ensures you have a clear and complete understanding, enabling you to make an informed and confident decision.
We look forward to the opportunity to work with you!
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Daniel our founder is passionate about design and creating extraordinary spaces to promote wellbeing
HOMES FOR JOYFUL LIVING
At StudioDH, we hold a deep-seated belief in the transformative power of architecture. We are passionate about crafting remarkable spaces that not only enhance the environment but also profoundly impact the lives of those within them. We believe that designing homes should be centered on health and joy and not merely an aesthetic pursuit; it's a commitment to enhancing well-being. The environments we create are not just spaces, but sanctuaries of happiness and vitality, meticulously tailored to promote well-being and inspire joy in every corner. Because at the heart of our designs lies an unwavering mission: to shape spaces that truly change lives.
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Burton Stone Lane, York - kitchen extension completed February 2023
YOUR PROJECT GOALS
Understanding and achieving your aspirations are paramount to us at StudioDH and core to the success of the project. Should you appoint us as your architects we would initially spend time discussing with your core objectives and requirements, so we have a clearly defined project brief. Here's a summary of the requirements so far that you've shared.
Budgetary Vision: You've projected a budget ranging from £150k to £200k, dedicated primarily to the first phase centred on the main house. We recognise the importance of not only staying within this financial framework but also ensuring your budget is used judiciously. Our role will be to devise a creative, cohesive, and efficient plan that aligns with your financial considerations.
Design Ambition: At the heart of your vision is the transformation of the main house, creating living spaces tailored to your family's needs. You envisage expansions and adaptive layout modifications that address immediate requirements. Furthermore, your long-term aspiration encompasses innovative conversions of surrounding outbuildings into autonomous studios and living areas.
Value Addition: Beyond the tangible changes, you have a discerning eye on the property's value. Our architectural approach will be calibrated not just towards fulfilling your design brief, but also enhancing the intrinsic worth of your property. We commit to crafting a design that achieves a harmonious balance between your desires, the property's potential, and staying aligned with your budget.
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The Citrine Green kitchen
YOUR PROJECT BRIEF
Outlined below is an overview of the key components for your project:
1. Reimagining the Main House:
Space Planning: With in-depth assessments of the existing property, we explore potential internal reconfigurations, aiming to enhance the house's flow and ensuring a harmonious division between the different areas and how you intend to use the spaces.
Design Tools: Our approach employs a mix of hand sketches. 3D visuals for massing clarity and 2D floor plans, guaranteeing a plethora of design alternatives to pinpoint the optimal solution.
2. Sculpting the Ideal Kitchen Extension:
Space Expansion: Our focus will be to delineate strategies for maximising your kitchen space, seamlessly blending it with the garden. Whether it's tweaking the current wing or envisioning a brand-new extension, we will delve into all possibilities!
3. Crafting Garden Synergy:
Seamless Integration: The juncture where your house converges with the rear extension is pivotal. Through discerning landscaping, we aim to forge an enchanting indoor-outdoor connection, turning this segment into a showstopper.
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DESIGN APPROACH
We don't just design; we create experiences.
What differentiates us isn't just our expertise, but our unwavering commitment to placing our clients at the epicentre of our creative process. When you collaborate with us, expect:
Bespoke Engagement: Your vision will receive our undivided attention. We ensure an engaged partnership throughout, guaranteeing a tailored service that resonates with your aspirations.
Innovative Solutions: Our passion lies in exceeding expectations. We don't just design; we strive to astound with our innovative approaches, turning challenges into masterpieces.
Efficient Execution: We value your time and resources. Our design journey is marked by precision and efficiency, ensuring every move we make is strategic, aligning perfectly with your budget to harness your project's utmost potential.
Poet’s View,
– the Horizon Window
Whitby
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THE ARCHITECTURAL JOURNEY
To clarify the 'work stages' mentioned, here’s a brief overview, tailored to highlight how each stage serves you:
1. RIBA Stage 1 - Project Brief: At the heart of any successful project is a clear vision. We begin by deeply understanding your aspirations, ensuring your desires form the foundation of our design journey.
2. RIBA Stage 2 - Concept Design: This stage is about getting the foundational principles right. Here, the core of the design begins to take shape, ensuring that foundational principles align seamlessly with your dream.
3. RIBA Stage 3 - Developed Design: With the groundwork in place, we further the design, culminating in the preparation of a planning submission. This ensures our shared vision is wellarticulated and ready for realisation.
4. RIBA Stage 4 - Technical Design: Beyond aesthetics, a successful structure requires adherence to regulations and technical precision. We prepare comprehensive building regulations and tender packages, ensuring each facet of the design is viable and executed to perfection.
5. RIBA Stage 5 - Construction: As designs move from paper to reality, we oversee the construction process, ensuring your vision materialises with the utmost quality.
6. RIBA Stage 6 - Handover: Once constructed, we ensure a smooth transition, making certain every detail aligns with our shared vision.
Our commitment is to make this process as transparent and engaging for you as possible, ensuring that your dream home not only comes to life but truly resonates with your aspirations.
Poet’s View, Whitby
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Understanding the RIBA Design Process
For your convenience, we've included the ‘Working with an architect for your home’ guide from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). This concise guide offers a clear overview of the comprehensive journey of design and construction when collaborating with an architect. It sets out clear expectations, advantages, fee structures and, most importantly, the RIBA work stages.
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RIBA STAGE 1
Preparation & Brief
This stage is all about understanding your aspirations and laying a solid foundation for the entire design process In summary we will define your requirements, assess initial feasibility, and produce early concept designs
Key Tasks:
1. Project Brief: Create an evolving blueprint of your needs, including inspirational imagery and a breakdown of desired spaces
2. Site Analysis: Study the site's characteristics, such as orientation, views, and limitations, ensuring potential is maximised while minimising risk.
3. 3D Modelling: Develop a 3D context of the site and its surroundings. This tool will guide us throughout the design, enabling us to produce clear visuals of the proposals from various angles.
4. Space Planning: Dive into the building's interiors, envisioning the reconfigurations to achieve your desired spaces.
5. Massing Studies: Explore potential extensions and connections to the garden to optimise building potential and maintain the area's character.
6. Precedent Images: Gather images of other inspiring projects to help shape the direction.
7. Client Presentation: Discuss and present the collated information in our York studio, ensuring clarity and alignment.
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Outcome of this design stage:
Following our feasibility study, site analysis, and project brief creation, you'll possess a clear design roadmap. We'll then unveil early designs, expertly balancing your vision with feasibility and aesthetics.
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Dan loves to sketch! He is exceptionally creative as well as analytical!
Early massing diagram as part of feasibility study
RIBA STAGE 2
Concept Design
The focus of this stage is about developing the design concept to align seamlessly with your vision, brief, and budget, ensuring the emerging design embodies the perfect strategy for your project.
Key Tasks Include:
1. Concept Refinement: We’ll delve deeper into detailed design options, refining external appearance, architecture, and internal layouts until alignment with your vision is impeccable
2. 3D Modelling: Enhance your spatial understanding with detailed 3D models and floor plans, providing a clearer insight into various design possibilities.
3. Visual Impact: Experience the visual resonance of your project with our advanced visualisation software, facilitating a complete understanding of the design’s integration with the surrounding area, and minimising potential planning objections.
4. Preferred Concept Development: Decide on your ideal design option, and we'll enrich it to a level that exudes confidence and excitement, providing ample information for planning authorities’ assessment.
5. Initial Cost Information: If required, obtain initial cost estimates from our trusted estimator, ensuring clarity on the probable construction costs.
Ensure your project's successful progression with the perfect balance of detail and strategy at RIBA Stage 2, guided by our dedicated team to maintain efficiency and focus throughout the journey.
Client engagement session, StudioDH studio, York
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Early massing study
Outcome of this design stage:
By now, we aim for your expectations to be surpassed by the evolving proposals, igniting your excitement. You'll have a chosen design that resonates with your desires, paired with a clear insight into the anticipated construction costs and work scope.
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We create 3d plans to help our clients understand the spaces
Andrew is a master at visualisation and concept design
PLANNING PROCESS
Navigating the planning process, particularly with York City Council, can be challenging, but rest assured, you are in good hands as we're experts in this field with a wealth of experience and a tried and tested approach. By the time we reach planning stage, our proposal will be solid and articulate, with a well-defined design rationale. While the planning journey can sometimes be unpredictable, necessitating negotiations with planners, our aim always remains an amicable resolution
Our fee includes handling local authority queries and minor design adaptations during the application process. We leverage our expertise to swiftly seek agreeable solutions. We've budgeted for potential extended correspondence and minor revisions to address their comments. This fee covers the process unless, in the unlikely event, it involves 'excessive negotiations' or faces refusal. In such rare cases, we'll collaboratively assess and agree on the next steps.
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RIBA STAGE 3
Developed Design
The essence of Stage 3 lies in its meticulous spatial coordination, ensuring the design is fine-tuned before shifting focus to detailed construction and manufacturing data.
Key Tasks Include:
1. Developed Information Preparation: Once satisfied with the proposals, we'll delve into detailed design development Expect coordinated and updated outlines for structural and services systems, cost info, site layout, elevational treatment, and buildability, ensuring comprehensive planning.
2. Planning Application Submission: Post your approval, we'll prepare and submit a robust planning application. This includes a coordinated set of plans, elevations, and a detailed Design and Access Statement (DAS), alongside other essential supporting information.
Our commitment remains to ensure that the transition from this stage leaves little room for iterations, and our planning application reflects the pinnacle of informed design decisions.
Outcome of this design stage:
At this stage's end, you'll have coordinated floor plans, elevations, and sections, enhanced by high-quality visualisations. A comprehensive planning application, submitted to local authorities, aims to seamlessly secure planning approval ready for construction.
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The visualisation process
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The multiple AWARD winning Poet’s View, Whitby – a house with the most incredible sea view!
RIBA STAGE 4
Technical Design
Stage 4 is all about attention to detail. Post planning submission, we enter the crucial 'Technical Design' phase. Our objective here is to delve deeper into the intricacies of design.
Key Tasks Include:
1. In-depth Technical Design Development: After planning submission, we transition to an advanced design stage. Here, we refine design details and information to construct an extensive package of detailed drawings and documents.
2. Building Regulations and Tender Package Submission: The outcome is a thorough package ready for building regulations submission (ensuring building compliance) and a comprehensive tender package and construction drawings.
In essence, RIBA Stage 4 is pivotal in translating conceptual designs into precise, actionable construction plans.
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Ignius our technical architect has a sharp eye and meticulous attention to detail
FEE PROPOSAL
Our fee structure aligns with industry-standard scales and closely adheres to the RIBA design stages, prioritizing clarity and transparency.
Considering your construction budget of £150k to £200k (total construction cost), we've tailored our fee for this unique house extension project. It encompasses the complexities detailed up to RIBA Stage 3, which includes the planning application submission.
Please note that our fee proposal currently covers services up to Stage 3. As we progress to Stage 4, our understanding of project costs and the scope of work will become more precise. This adaptable approach ensures we optimise your budget effectively.
For detailed information about our proposed fee structure, please refer to the following pages.
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YOUR INVESTMENT
RIBA STAGE 0 -1 – PREPARATION & BRIEF
Feasibility studies and construction of 3d context model
Estimatedtimescale=2- 4weeks
TOTAL INVESTMENT: £3,400 plus VAT
RIBA STAGE 2 – CONCEPT DESIGN
Concept design process
Estimatedtimescale=3- 5weeks
TOTAL INVESTMENT: £4,500 plus VAT
RIBA STAGE 3 – DEVELOPED DESIGN
Preparation & submission of planning application
Estimatedtimescale=4- 6weeks
TOTAL INVESTMENT: £5,250 plus VAT
Payment terms: The fee is based on stage-by-stage payment. Half of the payment for each stage will become due at instruction to begin work with the remaining balance due upon completion of the work stage. You are only committed to the current work stage we are working on, and we will only move to the next design stage upon receiving written instruction from you to begin work. Please note that this fee is based on the information we have received to date.
Burton Stone Lane, York - kitchen extensionTHIS QUOTE IS VALID FOR 1 MONTH
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OUR STUDIOS
Our architecture studio is based in the heart of York and Leeds – two cities criss-crossed with bicycle routes and studded with yoga studios, where wellbeing reigns and eyes shine brightly! As self-proclaimed architects of joy, it’s a wonderfully inspiring place to be located.
Who are we?
StudioDH is an award-winning architectural practice. We are a collaboration of talented architects and designers who are passionate about delivering quality work, founded by the contagiously enthusiastic Daniel Harvey – aka the ‘wellbeing architect’ - in 2019. Daniel has worked in the industry for over 20 years and built an extensive and complete network of professional people who have the skills to deliver all kinds of projects, including experienced consultants, technologists and architectural technicians. He also collaborates with several leading architectural practices to jointly deliver buildings that go beyond the norm and enhance people’s lives.
Our expert team
With a team of 5-6 experts dedicated to your project, you'll receive a fully personalised service. I will personally lead and oversee the entire project, from initial feasibility studies and sketch layouts to the creative concept design process. Your project is in trusted hands.
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SESSION, York Studio – we make the whole process as enjoyable and engaging as possible
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Our studio space
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OUR TALENTED TEAM
Daniel Harvey, the ‘wellbeing architect’
Daniel is a chartered award winning architect with an extremely diverse portfolio of national and international projects with budgets ranging from £40k to £200m, as well as an interesting portfolio of smaller scale residential projects The common thread through all his projects is a focus on the effect the building will have on the wellbeing of those who will live there or use the facilitiesanything he designs has to be inspirational so that the building is a pleasure to occupy and enhances lives.
Andrew Billington, the ‘visualisation master’
Andrew is the King of visualisation, can tell you all you need to know about building technologies and sustainability, and has designed everything from modern housing and museums, to refuge towers and regeneration zones. He’s rather good at winning architectural awards, too Andrew had graduated from Huddersfield University not only with a first-class honours degree, but as the proud recipient of the Tutors’ Outstanding Achievement Award, the Nick Ulanowsky Award for Design, and the RIBA Yorkshire Award.
Ignius Pupinis, the ‘technical architect’
A man with a sharp eye for detail, Ignius is a technically oriented, creative architect who is passionate about delivering first-rate work at all times. From assessing the design scope of newly acquired buildings, to submitting planning applications, to signing off entire projects, Ignius is a highly competent architect with significant experience at all stages of the ‘RIBA Plan of Work’. His technical drawings are worthy of being hung on the very walls they depict!
Dan Green, the ‘visualisation master’
We're delighted to introduce Dan, the latest addition to our architectural team. Since joining in June 2023, his impact has been profound With unparalleled CAD expertise, Dan has elevated our design processes. His knack for advanced visualisation has given our projects a fresh perspective. Beyond these skills, he's venturing into uncharted territory for us: the integration of AI in architecture.
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NEXT PROJECT AVAILABILITY
LATE OCTOBER 2023
ESTIMATED COMPLETION OF STAGE 0 - 1
LATE NOVEMBER 2023
ESTIMATED COMPLETION OF STAGE 2
LATE DECEMBER 2023
ESTIMATED COMPLETION OF STAGE 3
LATE JANUARY 2024
ESTIMATED PLANNING APPROVAL
MARCH 2024
PROJECT DELIVERY
We are usually booked up a couple of months in advance, however, we currently have a project due for completion which we are ahead of schedule so it is we should be able to start this project earlier at the end of October if this works with your schedule. We only work with a handful of clients at any one time to ensure we maintain our high levels of quality and deliver the best quality work as we always strive to delight all our clients and maintain our reputation for excellence
Poet’s View, Whitby. Completed January 2022
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OUR HAPPY CLIENTS!
Our main objective is to delight all of our clients!
At the heart of our architectural ethos is a singular objective: to genuinely delight every client. We aim not merely to meet expectations but to surpass them, crafting spaces that significantly enhance the lives and well-being of our clients. Our commitment to exceptional architecture has cultivated a reputation that resonates with recommendations amongst families and friends. More than accolades, we are driven by a passion for design excellence, constantly pushing boundaries in our quest for creating remarkable spaces. Our reputation stands as a testament to our dedication and vision in architectural innovation.
Please don’t just take our work for it! We have many testimonials from our clients on our website and proud with15 5-star Google reviews.
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…Aboveallelse,weenjoyedworkingwithDaniel.Alwayspositive, unerringlyenthusiastic,aconstantballofenergy,nothingwasevertoo muchtroubleforhim.Danielrarelyifeverbroughtusproblems,he wasalwaysreadywiththesolutiontoanychallengebeforeweeven knewofit.Butthebiggesttestofall – wouldweworkwithhim again?Absolutely.He’saveryclevermanandaconsummate professional.WewerecompletenovicestobuildingandIknowwe couldn’tandwouldn’thaveachievedouraimofcreatingourdream home – thisdreamhome –withoutDaniel.Wethankhimunreservedly .
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NEXT STEPS
If you wish to accept this proposal, we would be delighted.
Just please send us an email to confirm and we will welcome you on board, send you more detailed information and officially book you in to our schedule! Please contact me directly on this email.
Daniel@studioDH.ukInvesting in Good Design: A Wise Choice
At the heart of our approach is the belief that good design is an invaluable investment. We are fervent experts in this field, deeply passionate about architecture. A well-crafted design solution not only enhances property equity but also enriches your environment and lifestyle
We trust that the information we've provided, along with our previous correspondence, is clear and informative, aiding your decision-making process. Take your time to review our proposal, and please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. Feel free to email or give us a call.
If you desire a more in-depth discussion or clarification with anything, you ’ re more than welcome to visit our York or Leeds Studio.
We look forward to hearing from you
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Burton Stone Lane glazed roof creates the most incredible
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