Alan Foster Architects is a RIBA Chartered Practice. Operating from Canterbury in Kent, we focus chiefly on extension/or alteration of dwellings, listed buildings, conversions, bespoke new builds and also including institutional work. Learn about the professional background of Alan Foster on the "ABOUT" page and "THE APPROACH" for an idea on the design approach.
Useful "WORDS & MEANINGS" gives information on some general terms in construction and some specifics about the way Alan Foster Architects will run a project with you and for you. A few examples of work can be seen in the PORTFOLIO section where site visit progress photographs or plans are shown. See the post at "On the Drawing Board" within the Portfolio for a display of the majority of work in progress at the 3 stage levels.
Useful "WORDS & MEANINGS" gives information on some general terms in construction and some specifics about the way Alan Foster Architects will run a project with you and for you. A few examples of work can be seen in the PORTFOLIO section where site visit progress photographs or plans are shown. See the post at "On the Drawing Board" within the Portfolio for a display of the majority of work in progress at the 3 stage levels.
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Now as Alan Foster Architects from late 2011, Alan Foster continues in practice using that knowledge and experience in depth of the construction process, from design concept to planning permissions, from working drawings to contract administration and site inspections, and the many varied phases of construction to completion which have been his stock in trade as a RIBA Chartered Architect.
The company specialises in residential and domestic projects including new build, external and internal alterations and extensions and smaller institutional projects - up to the limit of Professional Indemnity Insurance.
The company specialises in residential and domestic projects including new build, external and internal alterations and extensions and smaller institutional projects - up to the limit of Professional Indemnity Insurance.
We also hope to indicate the range and depth of work, and the high level of expertise that architects provide.
If you visit the office you will see that space is mainly occupied by traditional drawing boards.
We stand by this traditional method of design drawing.
Nonetheless we do possess the facility to produce CAD drawings where required.
There may be quicker computer aided drawing systems, but the quickness of the chip can sometimes deceive the eye.
Design development from sketch scheme, to planning submissions, to working drawings, are all evolved using hand, eye, brain and considerable years of experience.
If you visit the office you will see that space is mainly occupied by traditional drawing boards.
We stand by this traditional method of design drawing.
Nonetheless we do possess the facility to produce CAD drawings where required.
There may be quicker computer aided drawing systems, but the quickness of the chip can sometimes deceive the eye.
Design development from sketch scheme, to planning submissions, to working drawings, are all evolved using hand, eye, brain and considerable years of experience.
We will visit you to discuss your ideas.
This is the appraisal stage to identify your needs and objectives and consider if there may be any possible constraints on development.
There is no charge for our first exploratory visit to your property or site.
Development of your initial thoughts on your aims and requirements identifying key elements and any key constraints.
At the point you wish to commit to the project, a Client Fee Acceptance Form will be sent to you.
You retain one copy and return the other signed copy to Alan Foster Architects.
This is the appraisal stage to identify your needs and objectives and consider if there may be any possible constraints on development.
There is no charge for our first exploratory visit to your property or site.
Development of your initial thoughts on your aims and requirements identifying key elements and any key constraints.
At the point you wish to commit to the project, a Client Fee Acceptance Form will be sent to you.
You retain one copy and return the other signed copy to Alan Foster Architects.
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