36 BUILD Q1 2022 Dream Designs for a Fixed Fee Jan22002 Design Spec Ltd is leading the way in architectural design in the UK. Established in 2014, Design Spec specialises in a range of services from loft conversions to repurposing entire buildings. The company’s transparent fixed-fee service and commitment to customer support see Design Spec named UK Architect of the Year 2022. ntil recently most Brits outgrowing their home would simply have moved to somewhere bigger. But with rising house prices, stamp duty and a host of other complications in play, extending existing properties has become increasingly more attractive. Extending your home or completely redesigning its interior may be your single biggest expense after actually buying it in the first place. But how do you decide exactly what your redesigned pad should look like? And how can you avoid the usual pitfalls and the feeling of ‘if only’? Finding an expert to guide you through the process is a must. But finding expertise at the right price can be another matter entirely. Based in Hockley, Essex, Design Spec does architecture differently. Architectural designers by trade, the experienced and dynamic team at Design Spec have put themselves in the shoes of the company’s clients by defining a service that focuses on transparency and simplicity. No more percentage-based fees. Design Spec’s flagship product ‘Fixed Fee Architecture’ forms one of the company’s three pillars of commitment to its clients. The Fixed Fee promise provides everything you need as a homeowner to plan your improvement project, safe in the knowledge that there will be no hidden extras or surprise expenses. No project is too big or small for Design Spec. Managing Director, James Collinson, tells us, “We take on all types of projects, from a simple set of visuals for a single internal beam, right through to commercial property and blocks of flats. That’s how we differ from our competition, we provide any service, any size.” The second pillar is Design Spec’s ‘Unlimited Design Stage’. This allows clients the time and space to explore many possibilities when planning their projects. James explains, “This has been a game-changer for us. Especially when working on single-family projects. Clients often struggle to know exactly what they want. Having an unlimited design stage allows everyone to bounce enough ideas around for us all to feel comfortable pushing the project forward.” Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, services that were once ‘nice to have’ are now seen as an essential part of Design Spec’s business. New technologies such as virtual and augmented reality allow clients to understand exactly what a project will look like before it’s even completed the planning phase. Using technology such as the powerful Oculus Rift S software allows designs to be manipulated down to the minutest U detail. This, added to the team’s expertise in navigating the world of planning and building controls, ensures your project is in safe hands from the very beginning. The final of the three pillars is Design Spec’s ‘1-to-1 Management Service’. Taking advantage of technology to reduce client waiting times the company provides a dedicated means of obtaining advice and updates via its WhatsApp group. Whether you’re planning an extension, loft conversion, a new development, or simply repurposing your existing space, why not reach out to Design Spec to explore your options? Design Spec has branches in Colchester, Bishops Stortford, Enfield, St Albans as well as its head office in Hockley. Why not get in touch today and find out for yourself. Contact: James Collinson (Managing Director) Company: Design Spec Ltd Web Address: www.designspec.co.uk
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy NTY1MjI4