Every project begins with listening. We take time to understand how you live, what the house already offers and where thoughtful change could bring greater light, clarity and connection.
Our process gives each project a clear structure while leaving room for exploration. Decisions are developed collaboratively, with careful attention to design, planning, cost and construction.
Before enquiring, you can review our project suitability and budget guidance.
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We begin by understanding the property, the broad scope of work, your construction budget and the qualities you hope to achieve.
This helps us assess whether the project is well matched to the studio’s experience and approach.
Review our project suitability guidance or discuss a residential project.
Once appointed, we study the house, site and planning context in greater detail.
We consider its light, proportions, materials, structure and relationship with the garden, alongside the way you currently live and how that may change.
This early research helps identify what should be retained, adapted or reconsidered.
We explore the main architectural ideas through plans, sections, models and visual material.
The design considers:
The brief develops through discussion, allowing the design to grow from the particular qualities of the house and the people who live there.
The preferred design is developed in greater detail and coordinated with the wider consultant team.
Where planning permission, listed building consent or conservation area considerations are involved, we prepare the required architectural information and guide the project through the application process.
Following the relevant approvals, the design is translated into detailed information for pricing and construction.
We coordinate drawings, specifications and specialist input, and can assist with contractor selection, tender review and clarification of costs.
During construction, we remain involved according to the agreed scope of services.
This may include site visits, responding to technical questions, reviewing materials and helping resolve issues as the existing building is opened up.
As the work nears completion, we review outstanding items and support the final handover.
Residential projects involve many connected decisions. We present information clearly, explain the implications of each option and help clients make choices at the appropriate stage.
Good collaboration depends on open communication about design, cost, programme and changing priorities. Our role is to keep these elements aligned without losing sight of the qualities that give the project its character.
Neil Dusheiko Architects is particularly suited to:
Planning a residential project
A useful first enquiry gives us a sense of the property, the changes you are considering and the way you hope to live within it.