About me
I have been in the Construction Industry for 35 years, gaining a wealth of knowledge and practical experience working directly with architects & clients on various projects; from small domestic to large commercial projects; from inception brief to the completion and handover.
Arkitectonic’s ethos is to provide a professional service that allows clients to be at the forefront of their design aspirations. With guidance, that their project is feasible, practical, maximises long-term functionality and is within their projected budget to become a reality.
Implementation, where viable; long-term sustainability and building functionality as habitable occupancy needs may change during the building’s lifespan, thus allowing for later modifications with minimal disruption to the structure.
Projects
Le Moustier
Create an extension to maximise habitable space yet 'include' the external environment without compromising the external space, thus remaining compact but still functional
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Site Visit: discuss client’s project ideas.
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Development of the client brief
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Feasibility of proposals and cost implications to ascertain the viability of scheme.
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Preparation of Sketch Schemes for consultation
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Implementation, where viable, long-term sustainability and building functionality, as habitable occupancy needs may change during the building’s lifespan allowing for later modifications with minimal disruption to the structure.
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Liaise with other design team members, specialist consultants and utility companies
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Preparation of planning drawings, associated documentation and liaison with the Planning Dept. for the duration of the application process.
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Preparation of building control drawings, associated documentation and liaison with the Building Control Dept. for the duration of the application process.
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Compile tender documents; manage, review and procure contractors quotations. If required, advise on the merits of 'Value Engineering' to bring construction costs down.
Additional Services
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Design Statements
Testimonials
Ian & Pat
Diana has worked on a number of projects for us over the last six years, from redesign of a front porch, re-tanking and waterproofing of a pool room and gym, installing new drainage systems, the design, demolition and rebuilding of a garage. Also, supervising the installation of new windows and re-rendering the whole of the whole.
Throughout all these projects, Diana has worked with us in choosing designs, managing choice of contractors, planning and managing all projects on a daily basis, thereby, reducing the load from our lives. At all times she has operated in a professional manner and put forward practical ideas that thoughtfully suited our needs from concept to completion.
In the planning stages, Diana has been flexible in understanding our requirements and desires as well as, putting forward her own practical ideas using her breadth of knowledge and has been a pleasure to work with.
We would thoroughly recommend Diana as an extremely competent capable person who is easy to work with and highly professional at all times.
Dale & Sue
Diana is very approachable and understood our requirements / wants from the outset, drawing up our plans from our initial meeting. Her plans were well detailed and she was more than happy to make any amendments / changes we wanted. She explained all the processes clearly so we understood what should be happening, and when, and was easily contactable if needed.
Diana dealt with the Planning and Building Control applications and any queries raised by these departments. She prepared Tender documents and procured Builders quotations for the proposed works. She also liaised with the Structural Engineer on our behalf to resolve site issues.
This is the second project that Diana has done for us and again we found her to be efficient, thorough and would highly recommend her work.
Lizzie & David
Diana is conscientious and painstaking. Her work is thorough and diligent - she leaves no stone unturned and perserveres until she achieves the result she requires. It has been a real pleasure to have her working for us.
Jullian & Sheri
The complex brief, was to significantly increase the square footage without creating oversize rooms or lengthy corridors whilst ensuring that the designs were extremely sympathetic to the existing character of the house, which was originally constructed in 1736. In addition, it was essential to deliver a modern internal design that was able to cater for all modern services and amenities.
Arkitectonic did an amazing job of providing us with pre-planning application advice with design proposals, sketches and advice.
Diana prepared the Building Control drawings and associated documents, gaining the permit for my major house rebuild in a greenbelt area. She was always on hand to resolve any issues / concerns that arose during the construction stage. She was always available, delivered to her projected timescales and was extremely pleasant to work with.
“Is now the ‘Time to Design’ your dream home?”
If so, we can take those tentative steps together to discuss your aspirations for your envisaged project.
Mob. 07797 795650 or Tel. No.01534 484038
Arkitectonic’s ethos is to provide a professional service that allows clients to be at the forefront of their design aspirations
Architectural Design, Planning & Building Control Applications
Ian & Pat
Diana has worked on a number of projects for us over the last six years, from redesign of a front porch, re-tanking and waterproofing of a pool room and gym, installing new drainage systems, the design, demolition and rebuilding of a garage. Also, supervising the installation of new windows and re-rendering the whole of the whole.
Throughout all these projects, Diana has worked with us in choosing designs, managing choice of contractors, planning and managing all projects on a daily basis, thereby, reducing the load from our lives. At all times she has operated in a professional manner and put forward practical ideas that thoughtfully suited our needs from concept to completion.
In the planning stages, Diana has been flexible in understanding our requirements and desires as well as, putting forward her own practical ideas using her breadth of knowledge and has been a pleasure to work with.
We would thoroughly recommend Diana as an extremely competent capable person who is easy to work with and highly professional at all times.
Dale & Sue
Diana is very approachable and understood our requirements / wants from the outset, drawing up our plans from our initial meeting. Her plans were well detailed and she was more than happy to make any amendments / changes we wanted. She explained all the processes clearly so we understood what should be happening, and when, and was easily contactable if needed.
Diana dealt with the Planning and Building Control applications and any queries raised by these departments. She prepared Tender documents and procured Builders quotations for the proposed works. She also liaised with the Structural Engineer on our behalf to resolve site issues.
This is the second project that Diana has done for us and again we found her to be efficient, thorough and would highly recommend her work.
Lizzie & David
Diana is conscientious and painstaking. Her work is thorough and diligent - she leaves no stone unturned and perserveres until she achieves the result she requires. It has been a real pleasure to have her working for us.
Jullian & Sheri
The complex brief, was to significantly increase the square footage without creating oversize rooms or lengthy corridors whilst ensuring that the designs were extremely sympathetic to the existing character of the house, which was originally constructed in 1736. In addition, it was essential to deliver a modern internal design that was able to cater for all modern services and amenities.
Arkitectonic did an amazing job of providing us with pre-planning application advice with design proposals, sketches and advice.
Diana prepared the Building Control drawings and associated documents, gaining the permit for my major house rebuild in a greenbelt area. She was always on hand to resolve any issues / concerns that arose during the construction stage. She was always available, delivered to her projected timescales and was extremely pleasant to work with.