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Architectural stages for a new house

The architectural stages for a new house are the steps involved in designing and building a new home. These stages include:

Preparation and Brief

In this stage, the architect will meet with you to discuss your needs and requirements for your new home. They will also gather information about the site, such as the size, shape, and orientation of the land.

Concept Design

The architect will develop a preliminary design for your home based on your needs and requirements. They will create sketches, computer models, and 3D visualizations of the design.

Spatial Coordination & Planning

The architect will liaise with the local planning authority and relevant consultees to ensure that the design complies with all planning regulations. They will also coordinate the design with other professionals involved in the project, such as engineers and surveyors.

Technical Design – Building Control

The architect will produce detailed plans, sections, and construction details for your home. These drawings will be submitted to the local council for Building Control approval.

Tender drawings and schedules

The architect will produce a set of tender drawings and schedules for your project. These documents will be used by contractors to price the project.

Construction

The construction phase is where your home will be built. The architect will oversee the construction process to ensure that it is completed in accordance with the plans and specifications.

Handover

Once the construction is complete, the architect will hand over your new home to you. They will also provide you with a set of as-built drawings and documentation.

The RSUA architectural stages for a new house provide a comprehensive framework for the design and construction of your home. By working with an architect who is familiar with these stages, you can ensure that your project is completed on time and on budget.

Here are some additional tips for working with an architect:

Be clear about your needs and wants.
Be prepared to compromise.
Be patient.

Building a new home is a big project, but it can be a very rewarding experience. By working with Slemish Design Studio Architects and following our architectural stages, you can ensure that your dream home is a reality.
We work all over Ireland & the UK from extensions in Cork to New builds in Dunfanaghy, along with projects in Manchester & London.

Should you have a project in mind, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us via our website or social media.

Carnlough Project progression

Our Carnlough Project has started on site & is progressing well

front elevation of our Carnlough Project facing towards Carnlough Bay

Conversion from first floor flat & ground floor retail space to a new home for our client.

Carnlough Project – This is a redesign of the front with the shop front removed and replaced with two windows and two windows added upstairs.

Upstairs being converted from a 2 bedroom apartment to a living room and kitchen/larder/dining room with a new bathroom and a snug/5th bedroom

the view from the upper living area out to Carnlough Bay

Carnlough has a long history dating back almost 400 years when it had its first harbour, most of it was owned by the Marchioness of Londonderry, Winston Churchill’s Great Grandmother, who built the current harbour and also built Garron Tower in the mid-1800s and early 1900s.

Ownership of the area over the centuries has passed through many hands from Sorley Boy MacDonnell (1500s).
Much to the surprise of our client, when his solicitor sent a copy of the deeds he found the house had previously been owned by Sir Winston Churchill from 1921-47.

It had been left to him along with most of Carnlough by his second cousin who died in an accident.

Churchill then transferred most of the houses to a company owned by the Earl of Antrim in 1947, it is thought he may have visited the village during his ownership on a visit to Northern Ireland.

The Londonderry Arms Hotel has a painting of Churchill and a room named after him.

As featured in – Living Design Magazine

We’re pleased to have been featured in Northern Irelands leading architectural magazine, Living Design.

Our Gorconny Cottage extension and renovation in Ballycastle, County Antrim.

This project was picked by the RSUA Living Design panel for its unique modern design with the traditional Irish cottage.

The proposed extension to the rear creates a larger and more modern open plan space for relaxing, cooking, and entertaining with friends and family.

Merging both traditional and modern styles with locally sourced timber classing, crisp white render, and zinc cladding bring both warmth and contact to the front and rear elevation, which invokes a sympathetic nod to the rural context.

The proposed extension to the rear creates a larger and modern open plan space for relaxing, cooking, a

New project | Dromintee, Newry

We’re pleased to have been appointed as architects for an extension and renovation project in Dromintee, Newry County Armagh.

taking into account the orientation of the site & the amazing views up to Slieve Gullion, there’s a few aspect’s we’ll need to consider when designing.

Plenty of glass will be one material that will be used, along with a possibility of external insulation to bring this old farm dwelling up to current modern day living standards.

Timber cladding and local stone will be added to help blend this extension and renovation into the local countryside.

should you have a project you’d like to discuss, feel free to give us a shout!

new project | granny annexe, broughshane on site

One our of our latest projects has started on site.
A new modern granny annexe to a period home in Broughshane, Ballymena.
Steven from our office has started this & we’ll be overseeing everything onsite… helps when it’s only 2seconds down the road from the office

We work and a variety of projects all over Northern Ireland & in the Republic of Ireland…..feel free to get in touch should you wish to discuss your project on the form below.

Holywood renovation & extension

Great day out surveying in ‪Holywood ………….‬ ‪County Down‬ !!!
Hollywood California would of been of been great, but on a day like today it’s hard to beat Northern Ireland

The existing farm from the 50’s needing extended & renovating, a warmer house that is more efficient to run along with a more modern look including an orangery to the kitchen area.

new modern renovation project Ballymena

Slemish Design Studio Architects have been appointed to design a modern renovation and extension to a traditional farmhouse outside Cullybackey, Ballymena.
With great views to the north of the glens & views from the south as far a belfast, this will make the design appealing to both ourselves & clients.

Should you have a project you’d like us to look at, don’t hesitate to give us a call – or pop into our office at Raceview Mill Broughshane

New project Ballynahinch County Down

Slemish Design Studio have been appointed as architects to renovate an existing farmhouse outside Ballynahinch, County Down.
With views over a nearby lake to the south, this will bring in some very interesting features.

Should you have a project you’d like us to look at, don’t hesitate to give us a call – or pop into our office at Raceview Mill Broughshane

new project in newtownabbey for architects slemish design studio

Slemish Design Studio have been appointed as architects for an extension to a traditional bungalow in Newtownabbey.
the clients wish to make the house more modern & take advantages of the views over Belfast Lough & Holywood.

We hope to start on site this summer!!

Friday at last :)

Surveys completed this week in Kells and Magherafelt.
Ones a complete renovation and extension & the others a new build.

craigstown rd, randalstown update

Extension and Renovation – Randalstown

Updated images on our extension and renovation in Craigstown road, Randalstown.
All blockwork is nearing completion with the joiner ready to start with the roofs next.
Fantastic views from the master bedroom balcony…but we’ll take more pictures of when it’s a better day 🙂

check out our Facebook page for more information on this project and others!!

craigstown rd randalstown

Planning approval in Broughshane

We’ve just received planning permission for our clients renovation in Broughshane, County Antrim.
It’s only a small project but it required planning and building control.
You never know when you might need to use an architect….so if so, keep us in mind 🙂

renovation and extension in ballymote, county sligo

Rear elevation of our project in Ballymote, County Sligo, Ireland
We’ve a few changes to make to our plans after our site meeting…..but!!! We’ll have more information on it next week, so stay tuned as its really going look the part.