February 2017

50 BUILD / February 2017 , Glancy Nicholls Architects Ltd. (GNA) is a Royal Institute of British Architects Chartered Practice providing a tailored service to each client’s individual requirements. Equity Director Paul Hutt talks us through the firm’s service offering and the exciting new developments that are helping it to build upon its current success. Glancy Nicholls Architects: Providing Excellence Inside and Out Since its inception in June 2004, GNA has grown organically and employs more than 50 staff. The company has evolved and is now considered one of Birmingham’s leading Architects, with a culture and approach in delivering high quality Architecture. Recently the firm has announced the opening of a new office, located in Bedford Square, Fitzrovia, London, GNA have an emphasis on reliability, quality, and deliverability, something that will be developed further in the south, from the new London office. Paul discusses the new office and outlines the exciting opportunities it will provide for the firm. “The idea of opening a London office has been discussed for a number of years, but the ongoing success of the practice coupled with the recent recruitment of several high calibre staff, has seen the vision turn into a reality. The opening of our new London office will allow us to continue to grow and deliver quality services to both existing and new clients in the south”. This new office will allow the firm to provide its client focused services to a wider range of customers. Paul believes that the success which has led the firm to achieve its dream of opening a London office rests on its focus on client service, and is keen to emphasise the firm’s continually dedication to its clientele. “As an award winning, design led, practice GNA pride ourselves on delivering unique and bespoke Architectural solutions to our clients. Many of our customers are repeat clients, which itself goes to show the success of our services. Success can be measured in many ways but we believe that the level of professionalism and communication we provide is intrinsic to this. “Our principle business activity is Architecture and we provide a tailored service to each of our clients’ individual requirements for full or part architectural service from RIBA stages 0-7. This includes feasibility studies, brief development, concept design, detailed design, planning and building regulation applications, production information, tender documentation, construction drawings and specifications, site inspections, contract administration, interior design, space planning and master planning from inception through to completion. Moving forward, Paul is keen to highlight the firm’s ongoing focus on continuing to provide current and future clients with the very highest standard of service. “Overall, we have developed a strong business plan that will guide our next phase of growth, and the opening of our London office reflects our ambition for further progression. Our business aspiration, first and foremost, is to continue to provide first class services to our clients. We believe that the, managed, organic growth of the company will continue despite the current uncertainty around Brexit. We have a robust strategic plan in place which will see the investment in our highly talented and motivated staff pay dividends in the coming years.” K Company: Glancy Nicholls Architects Ltd Name: Paul Hutt Email: [email protected] Web Address: www.glancynicholls.com Address: 26 – 27 Beford Square, Fitzrovia, London. WC1B 3HP Telephone: 0203 727 5252 1612BU33 Architecture & Design