Our process sets us apart. What drives our approach is a desire to exceed expectations and ensure every project delights and inspires for years to come. Our design process has developed to facilitate high-quality, sustainable architecture and by our desire to provide lasting value for individuals and communities.
We take the time to understand your vision and present you with designs that meet your lifestyle and budget. From coffee table meetings to ongoing project management support, we will work with you to provide all the options and determine your building project's best possible approach. At the same time, we work closely with specialist engineers and quantity surveyors to develop solutions that will enable us to achieve your concept effectively.
Every individual is different, and we are flexible in the way we work. Some clients want us to realise their vision from beginning to end; others prefer to use their builder and design the interiors themselves. However, we will approach your project with the same enthusiasm and attention to detail regardless of the size of budget or scale, working closely with you every step of the way with impartiality, responsibility and honesty at all times.
Every project has a beginning, and the adventure of designing a building starts with a telephone conversation. We're here to fulfil your building dreams and ultimately create something that you love. To help us understand the project's feasibility, we will discuss your ideas, planning and budget, initiating the beginning of your architectural project.
You've got a new building project in mind. Rather than going straight to detailed planning, let us properly test out all aspects of the scheme for you. First, we will tell you if it will work and what it's going to cost. Then, based on your ideas, we'll let you know what's involved in taking it to the next stage. This service is stage one and can work independently or as part of a full service that takes you to project completion.
We love coming up with creative new architectural designs. However, before we can do this, we would need to visit the site to discuss the scheme in more detail. Following our visit, we will offer you more specific guidance regarding the design and planning opportunities and present you with a project brief and outline of fees to complete a full set of designs and planning. This element of the process is about getting to know your intentions and investigating how a scheme could work for you, your business or your family.
Once we have a clear understanding of what you need, we can get started on the creative part of the process – which is the most exciting part of your building project. We aim to go above and beyond the ordinary and create a design that will delight you.
No idea is too small, no request too big—the more unique, the better. First, our team of designers will create sketches and layouts. These are presented beside 3D 360 computer-rendered visualisations to help you visualise the project before building starts. Once you are satisfied with the design, we will continue to planning.
We have designed hundreds of buildings which means our team can give you all the help you need to bring your project to life. We can advise on planning and building control requirements and act as planning agents on your behalf. The planning process takes at least eight weeks but can take much longer, so it is best to start early. Again, our extensive experience helps the process run smoothly and quickly. We have a high success rate in planning approvals which reflects our skill in this field.
Some clients choose to manage the construction themselves. In contrast, others use us to coordinate every aspect of the project, from managing consultants to monitoring the project's progress through to delivery.
While it is the contractor's role to supervise the construction, our job as project manager is to act as an impartial advisor who can assess, value, and certify the construction progress according to the contract. In this way, we help you achieve a smooth and successful building project where good collaboration is vital. In addition, our job is to keep your project on course and budget.
Construction is a labour of love, and we have comprehensive experience in all aspects and on all kinds of project, meaning you are in safe hands. The construction period will vary depending on what you want to build. A renovation or extending a family home can take anywhere from 10 to 18 months. So it's always a good idea to start planning your project early.
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MODUS ARCHITECTS LTD
PO Box 2
Castletown
Isle of Man
IM99 5DJ
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Director: Jeremy Humphries Architect, Royal Institute of British Architects. Director: Victoria Humphries Artist, BA (Hons)