Commercial Architects in London
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.
Our Projects
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.
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.
Blogs
Testimonials
KLC architects successfully navigated a new build project laden with planning hurdles, preconditions, heritage and conservation assets. At times Planning requirements felt insurmountable, however working with KLC and chief architect, Mandip Singh provided a high level of confidence, focus, strategy, commitment and professionalism.
I will recommend KLC architects for future development.
Ish Singh
Would highly recommend using KLC Architects. Mandip’s vision and attention to detail is exceptional. Will definitely use KLC Architects again for future projects.
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Mark Lawrence
Mandip provided an excellent service from start to finish and was always available when needed. I am very happy with the results and would have no hesitation to work with him again in the future for other projects!