principal led expertise.
about
a principal led practice, nicholas takes on a limited number of commissions per year, allowing a steady hand from first meeting through to final handover.
Every meeting, every design, every drawing.
Nicholas works openly with each client – testing, iterating, and collaborating to ensure the design solutions fit.
approach
Considered and grounded homes: of their place, for their people.
Oriented for sun, shade, breeze and views: we live in one of the best climates in the world – embrace it.
Respectful of context and character: every site has a history – respect what has come before, building on past stories.
Tailored to how you want to live: the right fit to work with every stage of life.
an iterative process, big picture to small detail.
nicholas provides full service architecture, from feasibility through to site - providing consistency in design & direction.
masterplan & feasibility.
understand the brief, the site, and the budget.
test the limits, set constraints and aspirations
the start of ‘what if?’
concept design.
the ‘why’ of the project. test ideas and solutions - set key values & outcomes.
sketch, diagram and model to define a design direction.
detail design.
develop and refine the design. work with you to test & resolve materials & detailed layouts for how you want to live in your house.
documentation.
develop a comprehensive set of drawings, schedules and models to communicate your house design to the team of trusted builders and trades that we work with.
on site.
carrying the design and documentation through to site.
answering queries, resolving changes- a consistent hand from start to handover.
get in touch.
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