Our approach to design is neither to do as we think is best nor to do what our clients think is best but to explore a range of alternatives (sometimes radical), so that our clients can (with our advice) guide the project and design towards what will ultimately suit them the best. The key ingredients here are to look at the site and its surroundings and to listen and understand what the client needs and how they are likely to get the most value out of the building in the future.
The term value is of course very broad but it is critical to understand whether the client sees the project as a financial development or as a personal development or as in most cases, somewhere in between. Although each of the team have their own design & stylistic preferences, as a practice we understand that our role is not to try and push any of our ideals; proportion, rhythm, scale, colour and texture apply whatever style you want to achieve.
It is always a huge balancing act trying to avoid 'trends' in architecture, so our aim is always to try and design with how the building may be viewed in years to come.
The term value is of course very broad but it is critical to understand whether the client sees the project as a financial development or as a personal development or as in most cases, somewhere in between. Although each of the team have their own design & stylistic preferences, as a practice we understand that our role is not to try and push any of our ideals; proportion, rhythm, scale, colour and texture apply whatever style you want to achieve.
It is always a huge balancing act trying to avoid 'trends' in architecture, so our aim is always to try and design with how the building may be viewed in years to come.
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At artichoke we are passionate about architecture and pride ourselves on being easy to talk to and we make every effort to listen to what you are looking for.
We'll then take that and look at creative ways we can solve problems or inspire you with ideas you may not have thought about.
The ultimate design matched the style of the house perfectly and resulted in virtually unbroken views of the river which was one of our main objectives.
We would thoroughly recommend Chris to any of our friends and contacts - indeed we already have!
We'll then take that and look at creative ways we can solve problems or inspire you with ideas you may not have thought about.
The ultimate design matched the style of the house perfectly and resulted in virtually unbroken views of the river which was one of our main objectives.
We would thoroughly recommend Chris to any of our friends and contacts - indeed we already have!
He encouraged us from the outset to consider a more contemporary look, and although we were hesitant at first, when he showed us some images on Pinterest of some old buildings with new additions we were happy to go in that direction.
The finished look is even better than we had thought it would be based on the designs, and we are really glad we had faith in Chris's ideas.
Right from the beginning, he helped to make the process very straightforward, and was very clear about how things would work at every stage.
The finished look is even better than we had thought it would be based on the designs, and we are really glad we had faith in Chris's ideas.
Right from the beginning, he helped to make the process very straightforward, and was very clear about how things would work at every stage.
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