About us
Founded in 2015, our architectural studio has established a reputation for delivering the highest quality of service to clients, tailoring every design element individually to meet their specific requirements and providing a seamless delivery of their desired scheme.
It is our precision and passion for perfection that has distinguished us as one of the finest architecture firms.
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Choosing the Right Architect for Your Character Home
Choosing an architect isn’t easy. You need the right architect who has the specific skill for your character home project. The right ‘fit’ between you and your architect is key.
Why Speak to Us for Your Character Home Renovation?
- Obtain a registered architect’s opinion on the feasibility of the project – one who is experienced in the type of project you’re facing
- Produce an outline brief detailing rooms, sizes, orientation etc
- Discuss potential solutions in outline form
- Discuss the ‘look and feel’ of a potential scheme
- Prepare sketches of possible layout options
- Provide an outline cost estimate of construction for budget usage
- Outline the requirements for Building Regulations
- Discuss the functional viability of the project and your ideas
Leading RIBA Architects in Richmond, London, Surrey & the South West
Call us on 02034758040 or click here FREE FEASIBILITY CALL to book your consultation for London, Surrey, and South West property owners with plans to build, extend, or renovate in the next 12 months
Experts In Planning Permission
Founded in 2015, our architectural studio has established a reputation for delivering the highest quality of service to clients, tailoring every design element individually to meet their specific requirements and providing a seamless delivery of their desired scheme.
It is our precision and passion for perfection that has distinguished us as one of the finest architecture firms.
Mandip Kalsi
KLC Architects has a comprehensive portfolio of work, which we aim to update on a regular basis to give you a feel of the diverse range of work being commissioned and completed.
We have worked with a number of Local Authorities across the country and in particular, have a great deal of experience working with all the London Planning Councils.
We liaise with the Planning and Conservation Officers and other parties to make the process as smooth as possible in obtaining the required permissions and statutory requirements
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About the Practice
KLC Architects is a specialist, friendly, and reliable emerging Architecture Practice based in South West London in Richmond and Wandsworth Council, capable of delivering a personal and professional service. As Residential Architects, we aim to be responsive, efficient, and progressive with an emphasis on providing high-quality spaces and designs that meet our clients’ brief in terms of budget, building function, and timescales.
As Architects based in Richmond, London, KLC Architects aim to be responsive, efficient, and progressive. We emphasize providing high-quality spaces and designs that meet our clients’ briefs in terms of budget, building function, and timescales.
We offer a dynamic, flexible approach to each project. We work across a range of typologies and scales throughout London, with clients from private individuals to Property Developers.
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First things first
Before contacting an architect, you will need to draw up a project brief. This is your wish-list for the project. Focus on what you want to achieve, noting down all your requirements and highlighting any problems that need solving. Think in terms of how you will use the space now and in the future, rather than what needs to be built. You should also try to establish your overall budget. This will
help you discuss costs upfront with the architect and avoid disappointment at a later stage.
How we can help?
Once you’ve agreed your initial project brief and budget, it’s a good time to consult us. Most architects offer one-off consultations and these can be incredibly useful, we go further by digging deeper and exploring solutions. We will give you guidance on all the aspects of your project from design and cost
through to planning and construction. In a short space of time you can gain an enormous amount of valuable information which will help you realise your project.
We can offer a full service for projects with a budget of £30,000 or more or can help you figure out how to get the best out of your project, regardless of size and whether they are needed later on.
If you need planning permission then it is likely that you will need
us as the Architects for your project.
What do we do?
The first thing we will do is ask questions, listen and understand what you are trying to achieve. Then we will work with you to develop your project brief and finalise the budget. It is essential that you agree this between you before starting the project. A good architect will develop solutions and propose ways to reduce costs whilst coming up with a design that will increase the building’s value. We’ll guide you through a whole range of processes – from coming up with an initial design to seeing the project through planning and construction to completion.
Appointing us as the Architect
Once you’ve made your decision, the first thing to do is to discuss and agree on the scope and cost of Architectural services before any work starts. It is important that this agreement is in writing, setting out the services to be provided and outlining the obligations of each party. For smaller projects the agreement may be set out in a self-contained letter of appointment that outlines the obligations of both parties
Fees
Fees will vary depending on the location and complexity of the project. Some charged on the basis of a total project cost, others on a fixed price lump sum or on a time charge basis – from coming up with an initial design to seeing the project through to completion.
What Architecture Services do you need?
In our initial phase, we will work with you closely to ensure that your vision and your dream home fully materialize at the end of the process.
Typical types of permissions include Permitted Development, Prior Approval, Full Planning Permission, Householder planning permission, Listed Buildings Consent, & Conservation Areas
An exclusive service for individuals, delivering timeless architecture tailored to provide exceptional homes whether you’re a seasoned developer or a first-timer, we are here to help you build a happy home.
Our Services
As commercial Architects, we design bespoke schemes that are responsive to need, and a pleasure to experience
Housing Developments
Balancing quality and commercial potential to deliver beautiful and profitable housing developments
Commercial Offices
Inspiring workspaces that foster performance, innovation and wellbeing
Class E - Office to Residential
New Build residential Units
Planning
Planning Consultants on variety of projects, from land sourcing to Full Planning Submissions.
"We are passionate about designing homes and creating exceptional spaces that are rooted in cohesive placemaking. We balance the residential and commercial requirements of our clients in the highest quality regeneration, that is sustainable and contemporary."
- Mandip Kalsi
Why Work With Us
Every Client Matters
We aim to provide a successful client experience to every client by understanding and respecting their requirements and surpassing their expectations.
Passion For Quality
Integrity
Through honesty and integrity, we build a strong and creative team that grows with our practice, collaborates and learns, and remains agile to client needs.
Professionals
RIBA Plan Of Work
The Critical Path
A successful project, whether it is a small-scale operation such as a house extension or a major building programme, depends upon the project team following a logical and well-considered critical path. This starts with initial discussions, briefing and information gathering and ends with the final decorations and finishes touches to the furniture and furnishings, etc. The critical path follows these sequential work stages.
Stage 1 – Preparation and Brief
Formulation of the client brief, advising on time-scales, likely building costs, local authority statutory conditions, the need to engage specialist consultants/formation of the project team.
Stage 2 – Concept design
Preparation of outline design proposals in response to the client’s brief. Preparation of a comprehensive and all inclusive budget plan. Preparation of a proposed program identifying all anticipated time-scales.
Stage 3 – Design development
Developing the design scheme to a more detailed level preparing a set of drawings, diagrams, and all relevant documentation in order to make a planning application. Reviewing of a project budget and program. Monitoring of the planning application through to the local authority’s determination.
Stage 4 – Technical design
Liaising with structural engineers and any other specialist consultants. Preparation of a full set of detailed construction drawings, diagrams, specifications, schedules etc in order to facilitate a ‘contract tender’ or ‘a ‘contract negotiation process’. Submission of all relevant technical information to the local authority for ‘Building Regulations Approval’
Stage 5 – Construction phase
Liaising with the structural engineers and all other relevant specialist consultants and generally prepare the project for the building works to commence on site. Preparation of contract documentation. Agreeing the building works program with the contractor and all nominated sub-contractors. General administration and overseeing of the building work on a regular basis throughout the construction phase. Generally monitoring the progress of the building works and reporting back to the clients on all relevant matters. Including regular cot updates.
Stage 6 – Handover and Close Out
Overseeing the final stages of the building. Liaising with the clients, building contractors, specialist sub-contractors and suppliers. Arranging and hand-over of the completed scheme to the clients for their beneficial occupation. Identifying any latent defects and contractor to carry-out any remedial works that may be necessary. Resolving the final building costs and agreeing these costs with both client and contractor.
Stage 7 – In Use
When a project is completed and the client is in occupation, we sometimes are asked to monitor the performance of the building and to advise on any further modifications and minor adjustments in these instances, we are happy to assist in the post-contract evaluation of the project.
