Services and Process
Our Services
Welcome to MKC architects, where we craft spaces that inspire living and working.
Residential Projects:
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New Builds: From conceptualization to realization, we craft personalized dream homes.
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Renovations and Extensions: Transforming spaces into personalized havens that evolve with you.
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Interior Design: Elevating interiors with exquisite finishes and curated furniture selections.
Commercial Projects:
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Restaurants, Bars, and Galleries: We design immersive spaces that captivate your patrons, combining functionality with unique aesthetics.
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Small Shops: Tailored designs that amplify your brand identity and create inviting, customer-friendly environments.
At MKC architects, we blend creativity, functionality, and client-centric approaches to deliver spaces that exceed expectations. Let's collaborate and bring your architectural visions to life.
Process:
Initiating with a Dialogie
The cornerstone of our process lies in our initial conversation, offered free of charge. This interaction serves as a pivotal point where we get to understand your property—what aspects you cherish, what alterations you seek, and most importantly, how you inhabit the space. This insight enables us to formulate the most fitting design approach.
This primary discussion also serves as an avenue to delve into budget considerations, project timelines, and conceptual explorations. Additionally, we can delve deeper into our workflow and explore the range of our pricing structure
Work Stage 1: Brief
Upon confirming our services, the next step involves a visit to your property—an invaluable opportunity for us to gain a comprehensive understanding of it. We delve into its history, local context, and conduct an analysis encompassing site characteristics, structure, natural light, and scenic views. This pivotal stage allows us to thoroughly assess both the positive and negative aspects of your property, comprehensively understanding its nuances. During this phase, we also conduct a survey to measure the house accurately.
In essence, the 'brief' stage is dedicated to gathering essential information crucial for developing the concept in the subsequent phase
Work Stage 2: Conceptual Design
Utilizing the gathered information, we craft conceptual designs tailored to your property. Typically, we present two or three ideas, aiding in the establishment of the final design.
This phase focuses on alignment, ensuring a shared understanding between you and us. By offering multiple concept options, our aim is to provide clarity regarding the design rationale, empowering you to make an informed decision before proceeding further
Work Stage 3: Final Design
Advancing from the conceptual phase, we refine and solidify the selected design. This stage signifies the transition from concept to a detailed final design. Our thorough approach ensures alignment with your vision and requirements, culminating in a blueprint ready for implementation.
Furthermore, in this stage, we provide a 3D model. This immersive visualization offers a comprehensive sense of your completed property, granting you a tangible preview of its look and feel
Work Stage 4: Planning Submission
Following the final design, we proceed to evaluate initial costings, collaborating closely with a Quantity Surveyor to solidify your selections. This phase involves the engagement of an engineer to propose structural solutions.
Here, we curate a comprehensive formal drawing package accompanied by detailed annotations. These documents serve multiple purposes, from aiding builders in their understanding of the project to being used for planning permission applications, if required.