BoBo is an English and French speaking architects' practice with studios in Montmartre, Paris and Totnes, Devon. BoBo is one of the very few architectural practices that is registered in both France and the UK. There are many architectural practices in France who employ associates and staff with a good grasp of the English language, or even occasionally employ native speakers.
It is much more rare, by virtue of the practice's culture, experience, and educational background of its associates, to find a truly 'Anglosphere' architectural practice in France. BoBo is, in this sense, different from all other architectural practices in the country. Why should this be relevant? It could be thought that it is only the language barrier that might be an issue for individuals or companies who wish to undertake building works in France.
However, clients find it particularly useful to be able to discuss their projects and the issues that their brief raises with an architect who not only understands the process and context of operating in France, but who is also able to relate to the equivalent systems and processes in the UK, the USA and the Commonwealth countries, thus assisting in avoiding misunderstandings and miscommunications that can occur not only due to the language barrier, but also the cultural gap between the Anglosphere and the French Republic.
It is much more rare, by virtue of the practice's culture, experience, and educational background of its associates, to find a truly 'Anglosphere' architectural practice in France. BoBo is, in this sense, different from all other architectural practices in the country. Why should this be relevant? It could be thought that it is only the language barrier that might be an issue for individuals or companies who wish to undertake building works in France.
However, clients find it particularly useful to be able to discuss their projects and the issues that their brief raises with an architect who not only understands the process and context of operating in France, but who is also able to relate to the equivalent systems and processes in the UK, the USA and the Commonwealth countries, thus assisting in avoiding misunderstandings and miscommunications that can occur not only due to the language barrier, but also the cultural gap between the Anglosphere and the French Republic.
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If you have a project that you would like to discuss with us, an enquiry about the cost of architects' fees or the viability of your proposed budget, or would like to arrange an initial briefing about your project, please send us an email with a brief description and we will get back to you as quickly as possible.
The process of engaging an architect and procuring a new building can initially appear complex.
An initial consultation to discuss your budget, what you like (or do not like), what you aim to achieve from the project, its practicalities, etc.
Taking accurate measurements of the existing building (if any) and surrounding land (sometimes a specialist topographical survey might be necessary).
This information is then drawn up to produce the basis for our set of working architectural drawings.
Discussing ideas and producing basic plans and images of design options to help you visualise the proposals.
An initial consultation to discuss your budget, what you like (or do not like), what you aim to achieve from the project, its practicalities, etc.
Taking accurate measurements of the existing building (if any) and surrounding land (sometimes a specialist topographical survey might be necessary).
This information is then drawn up to produce the basis for our set of working architectural drawings.
Discussing ideas and producing basic plans and images of design options to help you visualise the proposals.
The following questions and answers to seek to offer some basic guidance as to the requirements of and differences between building procurement in France and the UK.
In terms of procuring building work using an architect, there are a number of key differences between the UK and France.
In the UK, the title 'Architect' is protected by the Architects Act 1997 (as amended).
This means that only those who have completed the required period of training (5 years), practical experience (2 years), and taken the final written and oral exams (1 year), and who are registered with the Architects Registration Board may use the title 'Architect'.
In terms of procuring building work using an architect, there are a number of key differences between the UK and France.
In the UK, the title 'Architect' is protected by the Architects Act 1997 (as amended).
This means that only those who have completed the required period of training (5 years), practical experience (2 years), and taken the final written and oral exams (1 year), and who are registered with the Architects Registration Board may use the title 'Architect'.
The case studies below provide a more detailed account of the selected projects, and the planning processes through which they have been.
They are designed to help prospective clients with their decision-making as to how they might proceed with their projects, to offer a realistic account of the time and costs involved, and to encourage the exploration of the potential opportunities that their site or building may hold.
The resulting dwelling is to be used a holiday home over the next few years, and ultimately as a permanent residence.
They are designed to help prospective clients with their decision-making as to how they might proceed with their projects, to offer a realistic account of the time and costs involved, and to encourage the exploration of the potential opportunities that their site or building may hold.
The resulting dwelling is to be used a holiday home over the next few years, and ultimately as a permanent residence.
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