RIBA Chartered Architects and Planning Consultants, Grayston Alan Durtnell, have over 30 years of experience undertaking projects of all sizes in a wide range of sectors; from large residential and commercial, industrial, sport, leisure, charity/care and education developments to bespoke house and domestic projects, across London and the Southeast.
​
The Practice has a proven track record of planning expertise, having delivered successful outcomes in the face of challenging planning and statutory constraints such as Green Belt, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), Conservation Areas and Listed Buildings. Often securing difficult consents where previous applications have been turned down.
​
A collaborative approach to design development together with effective project management and cost control is applied to ensure innovative, practical, sustainable and affordable solutions are achieved on time and to budget.
​
​
OUR PORTFOLIO:
A PROVEN TRACK RECORD IN A RANGE OF SECTORS
Sustainable principles are integral to the design process for residential projects for commercial developers and private homeowners alike. New-build infill, houses, apartments, conversions, bespoke new homes, alterations and extensions - all maximise the potential of the site and available budget.
Sustainable projects from new-build Passivhaus to green retrofit of existing properties.
​
New Build and Office refurbishments. Award winning High Street retail refurbishments. Motor trade showrooms, large industrial high care food production plant, light industrial projects and high bay warehouse facilities
Teaching, science labs, library, performing arts/music, pre-School Nurseries and sports facilities for schools in both the independent and state funded education sectors, using both traditional and 'design and build' procurement routes.
Residential care and nursing/extra care homes for care operators of all sizes.
Training, special needs, dementia and counselling facilities for not for profit organisations/charities.
Church re-ordering projects and Church Centres for various denominations.
​
Extensions/Refurbishments for Hotels, Pubs, Sports Clubs and Restaurants. New build and refurbished swimming pools, all weather sports surfaces, Exhibition Squash Centre.
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM US - A STRAIGHT TALKING APPROACH FROM THE OUTSET
.png)
A STRAIGHT-TALKING APPROACH
A flexible, collaborative service tailored to specific project needs.
Outside the box design offering added value and sustainability.
A thorough understanding of the brief and fee expectation.
Clear communication with regular updates throughout the project.
​
COST AND PROGRAMME CERTAINTY
An honest appraisal of planning, technical, cost and programme parameters at the outset - no nasty construction cost shocks later.
A transparent fixed price fee appointment - no unexpected percentage fee hikes.
Comprehensive tender documents and construction information for builders, avoiding contractor's cost claims.
NAVIGATING THE PLANNING MAZE
Judicial use of 'Pre-Apps' for planning certainty.
Effective strategies for obtaining the support of local planning authority officers and councillors - no unexpected planning refusals.
​
QUALITY CONTROL
An appropriate procurement method and building contract to secure the right contractor for the job and to protect you from builders claims.
Fully qualified, RIBA approved architects.
Annual competence vetting under the RIBA's additional Chartered Practice status.
USE OUR EXPERTISE TO UNLOCK THE POTENTIAL OF YOUR PROJECT CONTACT 01732 760076 /INFO@GADARCHITECTS.COM