ABOUT

Matthew Giles Architects are a team of architects and designers based in London.

we specialise in the design and delivery of private residential projects in london and across the uk.

our work encompasses:

  • Renovations / Retrofit

  • Listed buildings

  • New build houses

  • Extensions

  • Basements

  • Swimming pools

  • Annex buildings

  • Apartments

OUR SERVICES

We can provide a full architecture and interior design service from concept design through to completion of the built project (Including planning advice). Depending on your requirements, our services can be tailored to your specific project needs. Our services include:

  • Pre-purchase advice

  • Site Feasibility Studies

  • Architectural Services / drawings (All RIBA work stages)

  • Building regulation / Construction drawings

  • Interior Design Services (Including FF&E / Procurement)

  • Joinery & Furniture Design

  • Project Management

  • Contract Administration

our process

A detailed breakdown of how we work and the process we follow can be seen below. This broadly follows the RIBA work stages.

pre appointment

FREE CONSULTATION

MGA offer a complimentary consultation to prospective clients.

  • During this meeting, we will discuss the project vision, goals, and potential challenges.

  • We will use this opportunity to assess compatibility and alignment of expectations.

STAGE 2

CONCEPT DESIGN (RIBA STAGE 2)

  • Preparation of preliminary design options based on clients brief

  • Depending on the scope defined in previous stage, this will include sketches, 2D drawings, development of a 3D model, and visualisations.

  • We always suggest meeting at our office to review the concept design presentation.

 

STAGE 4

TECHNICAL DESIGN, TENDER & PROCUREMENT (RIBA STAGE 3-4)

  • To prepare the technical design in accordance with project scope and strategies

  • To issue technical design information for tender & to manage the tender /procurement process

  • Discharge of relevant planning conditions

  • Appointment of main contractor

 

STAGE 6

PROJECT COMPLETION & HANDOVER (RIBA STAGE 6-7)

  • Conclude administration of contract

  • Handover of building

  • Coordination of health an safety file & any handover reports/manuals

  • Discharge of any post occupancy planning conditions

  • Continued relationship with client following completion

 

STAGE 1

PROJECT PREPARATION (RIBA STAGES 0-1)

  • Define the clients brief, project goals, budget, and timeline.

  • Identify necessary services, taking into account insights gained from the initial consultation.

  • Consultant recommendations

  • Prepare appointment documents

 

STAGE 3

DEVELOPED DESIGNS & PLANNING (RIBA STAGE 2-3)

  • Development of designs following receipt of client comments from previous stage.

  • Update to 3D visuals & presentation

  • Design meeting with client to review design changes.

  • Confirmation of agreed design ahead of preparing planning application documents (if required)

  • Submission of planning application to relevant planning authority

  • Monitoring planning application process

  • Consultant recommendations

 

STAGE 5

CONSTRUCTION (RIBA STAGE 4-5)

  • Monitoring & inspecting works on site.

  • Responding to any on-site queries from main contractor

  • Management of the consultant team.