The Partnership has a wide experience in the
Design, Space Planning, Furnishing and Equipping of Commercial
Buildings. The space planning of these buildings has involved
both Cellular and Open Plan forms, Narrow and Deep Plan floor
plates.
Commercial buildings need to fulfil several contrary criteria.
The size and design potential is subject to the financial
considerations. Town Planning and Local Authority restrictions
have also to be considered.
In this role the Architect can start work on the project
at an early stage, before the client incurs the overheads
of a Construction Management Team. The Architect will have
more time to explore the potential of the site with the client,
and produce a design that reflects the ideals and aspirations
of the client (within the financial and practical restraints).
Cost vs Quality. Expectations vs Resources. These are ancient
dichotomies and always difficult to reconcile, but we feel
that the following projects illustrate that a good balance
can be achieved - and very successfully as well.