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About.

The GFW in-house architectural team specialise in providing quality, adding value and design driven advice to a wide array of project types and sectors, serving both our rural and urban client bases.

Architecture is a long established facet of the GFW development team, which means your project can benefit from the wealth of expertise and experience delivered by our team, who have a track record of delivering award winning projects nationally and internationally.

With our Chartered team of RIBA Architects and CIAT Architectural Technologists we can astutely provide the right skills from design to project delivery. Seamless integration of design with our planning and development teams makes the process as smooth and efficient as possible.

Feasibility Studies.

At the inception of a project, a feasibility study can identify the challenges and opportunities of a site and project.

We will draw on our architectural expertise alongside in house specialisms in planning and development as appropriate to focus on achievable and viable solutions to a brief.
Heritage and Conservation.

Undertaking works to Listed Buildings or development in a Conservation Area often requires specialist input.

Listed Building Consent is required for any works, such as internal alterations, repairs, demolition or extensions, that may affect the fabric of a listed structure. They are many instances where planning permission is not required but listed building consent is necessary to carry out works on a structure.

Understanding the significance of a structure, building or landscape is the key to successful conservation. The combined knowledge and expertise of our in-house Conservation Architects, Building Surveyors and Chartered Town Planners, added to our network of specialist consultants, enables us to support clients as they navigate the complex legal and regulatory frameworks that govern these structures, in turn achieving successful outcomes which avoid legal consequences.
Masterplanning and Urban Design.

GFW specialise in creating masterplans and feasibility studies that lay the groundwork for successful, sustainable developments.

Our team combines expertise in architecture, planning and development to deliver innovative solutions.

Works involve assessing the viability of a site, optimising land use, or creating long term development strategies based on a deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and market trends.
Permitted Development.

The starting point in considering any form of development is often determining whether planning permission is required.

Would the proposal benefit from permitted development (PD) rights? Permitted development rights are available nationally and seek to streamline the planning process for particular types of development. Whether you wish to construct a new agricultural building or slurry store, convert existing agricultural or commercial buildings to residential use, extend your property or diversify your business, permitted development rights could be utilised to achieve this. GFW’s in depth understanding of the conditions and limitations of PD rights allow us to achieve successful outcomes for our clients.
Planning Stage Design & Drawings.

We work closely with our planning consultants to deliver design and drawing specifically tailored for use with a planning submission.

Our team of architectural experts develop designs which have an intrinsic realistic footing but also maximise the opportunities for our clients’ site or project.
Technical Drawings and Building Regulations.

Services delivered by our in-house team include:
- Technical drawings & specifications
- Drawings for tender
- Building Control submissions
- Building Control Principle Designer (RIBA Registered)
Tender and Procurement.

We offer a comprehensive range of tender and procurement services.

Whether we are instructed to act in a project management capacity, undertaking competitive tender of construction works or compiling tender packages for cost analysis, our team can support with all of your tender and procurement needs.
Project Management and Construction Phase.

GFW specialise in delivering an architectural project management service for a range of project types.

From the initial concept to project completion, GFW coordinate every detail of the architectural process, navigating the complexities of design and construction. We are able to manage all phases of a project: planning, design, procurement, construction and post-completion, while maintaining open communication, mitigating risks and ensuing the highest standards of quality. Our hands–on approach ensures that every project, no matter the size or scope, is delivered with efficiency, transparency and attention to detail.
Architectural Visualisation.

Our team will support you in selecting the right type for your needs.

Most projects will benefit from some form of CGI / 3D visualisation. Our team always consider how images can be used during different stages of a project. For example, a visual created at the outset might also be adapted for marketing purposes, making the process more cost effective for the client. We use modern design tools to create visuals which are an integrated part of our work flow, generated and used at various project stages.

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How we work.

Good design needs to deliver what the client wants from a building or site.

We take time to understand your needs from the outset, collecting your ideas, stress testing them and producing something which exceeds the brief.

Our versatile approach benefits from the use of modern cutting edge design tools to develop and communicate your design, paired with softer hand drawn presentations where more sensitive articulation of ideas is required.

We utilise the RIBA Plan of Work to track the progression of project works, enabling our services to be clearly defined and follow industry best practice.