Services

Studio 8 is a comprehensive Architectural Design service, combining many of the services traditionally offered by Architects, Interior Designers and Draughtspeople. The studio focuses specifically on small-scale and unique projects, enabling a highly detailed and tailored approach, not typically provided by larger architectural practices or technicians alone. Services include:

  • Concept & Feasibility Studies

  • Measured Building Surveys

  • Interior Design

  • 3D Modelling, Photorealistic Renderings & Walkthroughs

  • Planning

  • Party Wall Agreements

  • Building Control

  • Heritage & Design Access Statements

  • Technical Drawings & Detailing

  • Contract Administration

  • Tender Packages & Specification

Areas covered: Extensions & Loft Conversions; Kitchen Design; Renovations & Interiors; Mechanical & Electrical Layouts; Construction Drawings

Every project is unique and requires a different level of detail depending on the size, scope and location. Studio 8 works on a range of scales from simple concept designs and interiors through to planning applications and full suites of technical drawings. The studio operates primarily within the South Wales and surrounding area, but often travels further afield, so please get in touch.

Whether you’re unsure where to start or have a clear idea of what you’re looking to do, contact to arrange a free initial consultation. Depending on what’s involved, the process will be walked through with you to discuss the various stages, budget and timescales.

Some projects will be straight forward and classed as permitted development, whilst others can involve more detailed planning considerations or conservation area restrictions for example.

For a typical extension requiring planning permission, the stages will generally follow the RIBA Plan of Work:

STAGE 0

  • Initial consultation to discuss process, requirements & aspirations

  • Site appraisal

STAGE 1

  • Agree brief, scope of work, fee & timescales

  • Site survey & existing plans

STAGE 2

  • Initial concept proposal(s) in 2D and/or 3D & subsequent consultation

  • Design development to be approved

  • Outline Planning enquiries (as needed)

STAGE 3

  • Planning drawings

  • Planning application & associated enquiries/approvals

  • Discuss building regulations compliance

STAGE 4

  • Detailed drawings, engineer liaison and associated technical design development

  • Tender package & specification to go out to contractors for costings/estimates

  • Building control submission (building notice or full plans dependent on scope)

  • Contract administration

STAGE 5

  • On-site commencement & construction