BUILD Q1 2018 M3T Cx Authorities LLC Issue

Build Q1 2018 26 young, vibrant company, Lewis Visuals has won many awards since it was founded as Architectural Practice. The team provides expert services throughout Surrey and further afield, ranging from individual residential dwellings to entire developments. The company achieves an excellent success rate with planning applications. Forward-thinking and innovative, Genevieve explains that homeowners who are looking to adapt and change with the times should work with Lewis Visuals who will help them see the potential in their new home. She talks about how listening and interpreting clients are vital factors in matching and exceeding client expectations. “Through well thought out design, we can reinvent your space to produce a functional building that performs successfully and allows your home to change and grow with you. “All of our designs are customer centric, we listen and interpret client needs to translate into a development that meets the requirements of the building and the people using it. Our progressive designs are cost effective and achieve the code for sustainable homes and new develop- ments. Also, projects are skilfully managed to ensure completion is within deadline and on budget.” Looking to transform lives through design, all staff work hard to follow the company vision and achieve its mission of making a difference to its customer’s lives. Genevieve tells us what steps the team take in order to reach their goals. “Essentially, aiming to provide our clients with new perspectives on design, we achieve this by gathering comprehensive briefs from our clients to understand their requirements, and give them design options to consider. Our cost-effective solutions are the result of our extensive technical knowledge to meet the latest building regulation standards, combined with the latest most innovative and sustainable products on the market.” Featuring in BUILD Magazine as the Most Innovative Residential Designer of the Year for the UK in 2017, Genevieve is quick to praise her team rather than herself. She notes that the staff develop themselves as well as the company, which means that they can stay on top of any developments in the industry and the outside world. “Honestly, I am only as good as my team. We are a tight knit family, we love coming to work, and training the team definitely pays off. Also, we all have to do a minimum of 35 hours per year of continuing professional development, and we are constantly training and keeping on top of the latest innovations, systems, materials and techniques, it is what keeps us fresh, young and trendy.” In order to continue to grow, Genevieve comments on the key aspects which will see the firm establish itself as a leader in the architecture industry, aiming to grow more into the higher luxury end of the market. Additionally, not content with the firm’s current success, Genevieve outlines her future plans for the firm, detailing the expansion strategies for the main points of the business over the next 3-5 years. “Moving forward, we will continue to work on projects which involve pri- vate clients, developer clients, off the shelf outbuildings and property de- velopment. Much of our work is the renovation and extensions of existing dwellings for the general public. These range from major extensions and refurbishments to large properties, the modest single storey extension, enlarging a kitchen or creating an ‘open living’ environment. We aim to grow more into the higher luxury end of the market. Marketing materials, SEO and networking is key to us moving into this next direction.” Crucial to its success, Lewis Visuals already receive a lot of repeat business from many well-renowned developers, which highlights the excellent customer satisfaction levels. Importantly, the firm will continue to nurture these relationships, build up trust and continue to uphold its sterling reputation. Genevieve signs off by stating that in the near future the firm wants to put its stamp on the architecture industry. “Ultimately, Lewis Visuals have designed a range of standardised self- build outbuildings. We are an affordable and eco-friendly approach to the market. Also, we want to put a mark on what we do in the industry. “Recently, we have launched other offices in Ascot, Guildford, Yeovil, Forest Row, Brighton, Dorset and Devon, and aim to develop these further and expand our mission and vision across the country. Moreover, we would like to continue improving our sustainable designs, 3D printing, and property developments, as well as grow the construction and build side of the business.” Transforming Lives Through Design Based in Farnham, Lewis Visuals offers an integrated approach to architectural design, combining all the elements required to produce a successful project. We profile the firm and invite Genevieve Wells to go into the detail about her and her firm’s success. A