The full service - Archadia will undertake to design and manage your project from the feasibility and concept stages to completion on site. As well as working under traditional contracts, Archadia has experience of acting either as Employer's agent or 'novated architect' on design and build projects and of working as part of a team of consultants on Partnering projects.

As well as new buildings, Archadia has considerable experience of remodelling and upgrading existing buildings, which can sometimes be the best option when meeting the need for additional and improved spaces.

Past experience has given the team considerable expertise in space planning in both the commercial and residential sectors, giving Archadia the skills to always design with an eye to the most efficient use of available space.

To ensure that the finished product is always attractive to the eye and the finishes as suitable as possible for the user, we have our own in-house interior design consultant to advise at the appropriate stage of the project.

Without planning permission, the project remains a dream for ever. Archadia has a good track record of obtaining planning permission for difficult sites, as well as having experience of dealing with the Environment Agency and English Heritage to successfully negotiate over permissions.

Archadia has successfully undertaken projects involving the analysis of an organisation's building stock, reporting and advising on possible solutions to upgrade and add to it including cost guidance to enable the organisation to develop its plans for the future property management and development.

Archadia is acutely aware ot the importance of cost control and believes that this is most effectively done from within the architect's office. Where no independent QS has been appointed, Archadia seeks advice from its regular cost consultant in order to keep the client informed of any likely project outcomes as the design develops.

Arcahdia's team includes a trained and fully qualified Planning Supervisor, able to play this role under the CDM health and safety regulations.

Archadia has a qualified in-house access consultant registered with the National register of Access Consultants and the practice has considerable experience in both designing for the disabled and the problems of accessability for wheelchair users.

Archadia carries out access audits to assist clients to comply with the DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) and ensure best access for all to their buildings for all types of disability, including access for wheelchairs.

Archadia places emphasis on planting around the building which will help to make it mature sympathetically within its setting and we work regularly with our soft landscaping specialist to achieve this.

Archadia can prepare comprehensive condition surveys for clients to advise on condition and possible costs of improvements prior to purchase of buildings.