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The process

We appreciate that your project is unique and that lots of homeowners have never undertaken a building project before. Whatever you want to achieve with your home, we can help you through every step of the process.

Initial Consultation

After some initial discussion to check if we are a good fit for your project, we will arrange a consultation with you to discuss your project further. We want to find out about your hopes & dreams for your house and will ask you to tell us about your wishlist of what you’d ideally like to achieve and your thoughts about budget. This meeting forms the basis of the brief for the project. We will then send you a detailed written quotation which breaks down the architectural fee and also lists the fees you will need to pay to any other consultants and local authorities.

Survey

Once appointed, we will contact you to arrange a time to come and do a detailed measured survey. This normally takes between 1 and 3 hours depending on the project and allows us to then prepare the ‘as existing plans’ .We strongly believe that time spent ensuring that the existing plans are very accurate saves time and money later on.

Sketch design stage

We use the existing plans to allow us to prepare a series of sketch proposals – unless the project is very simple we prepare a variety of options which can then be used as a basis for discussion about your preferences. This stage is very much a two way process and we are happy to amend and improve the design until we reach a solution you are happy with. We also sometimes involve cost consultants at this stage for advice on the comparative costs of different options, to help you decide which way to proceed. We often use 3d models as a design tool and show you inspiration images to help establish what your style preferences are.

Planning Permission

Once we have agreed on a preferred option we can advise whether your project will require Planning Permission and if it does our next step is to discuss the plans with the local planning officer to iron out any difficulties before we make the application. We also advise that you speak to your neighbours so that they are fully aware of your plans before they are notified by the council. Once your planning application has been validated by the Local Authority, meaning they have all the information they require, they have a 2 month period to make their decision. They will notify your neighbours who will have 21 days to comment on the proposals if they wish. The officer will usually visit the property towards the end of that time before reporting their recommendation for approval or refusal.

Detail design and Building Warrant Application

The next stage is to develop the proposals into a detailed design and most projects need a structural engineer for this stage. We can recommend engineers we usually work with or are happy to work with your preferred engineer. They will design the structural aspects of the project such as steelwork, foundations, openings in walls etc. We will work up the architectural drawings to show construction materials, electrics, drainage, kitchen and bathroom layouts and will do u value calculations to establish what insulation is required. We will then submit all this information on your behalf to Building Control with a Building Warrant Application. The Building Control officer will send out a response listing out any queries or additional information required and we will amend drawings as required. The Building Warrant process usually takes at least 6/8 weeks.

Tender Process

Some of our clients prefer to have us on board to get Planning Permission and Building Warrant Approval then obtain quotations and deal with builders on site themselves – this is fine if you have previous experience of building projects.

If you choose to appoint us to get involved with the Tender process we will produce a specification document which details everything you want the builder to include in his quote. It helps to ensure that all the quotations you receive will be on a like for like basis so that prices can easily be compared. We will draw up a list of builders we have worked with previously along with any recommendations you may have. Once tenders have been returned we will assess them with you and help you to make a decision on who to appoint. We will then ensure that you have a proper Building Contract in place and issue project documents to the builder.

We’d also suggest employing the services of a Quantity Surveyor to get good cost advice.

Site inspections

If you would like us to stay involved during the build process, we carry out a full site service for a fixed fee. This would include regular involvement meetings with client and builder, dealing with the local authority on your behalf, answering any queries from the builder, advising on design issues, checking payment requests from builder and administering the building contract.

 

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This week we had Round 2 of 2 of the KPA Bake off. This week everyone gave their best effort at doing a Winter theme and we invited some of our friends along to help judge.

The results where very close but after careful consideration of taste and presentation, the results were as follows...

Presentation
In 5th Place - Beth
In 4th Place - Rowan
In 3rd Place - Martin 🥉
In 2nd Place - Shelley🥈
and in 1st Place with his Nutella Christmas Tree - David!🥇

Taste
In 4th Place - Martin
In Joint 3rd Place - Shelley & Beth🥉
In 2nd Place - Rowan 🥈
and again in 1st Place with his Nutella Christmas Tree - David!🥇🏆

Which one was your favourite freezing winter bake??

watch out for our overall winner...🏆
On Monday we had Round 1 of 2 of the KPA Bake off. This week everyone gave their best effort at doing a Halloween theme and we invited some of our friends along to help judge. 

The results where very close but after careful consideration of taste and presentation, the results were as follows...

Presentation 
In 4th Place - Martin
In 3rd Place - Shelley 🥉
In 2nd Place - David🥈
and in 1st Place with her Spooky Ghost Cake - BETH!🥇

Taste 
In 3rd Place - David🥉
In 2nd Place - Martin 🥈
and in joint 1st Place - BETH & SHELLEY!🥇

All still to play for next week when we take on a winter theme for round 2! 🏆

What one was your favourite spooky Halloween bake??
Are you ready to create your DREAM home?🏡, KPA can help!✨

If you are in the Glasgow or Edinburgh area, get in touch now to see how KPA can help you create your dream home! 👷‍♂️🏡

Get in touch via link in our bio now to book your consultation and speak to one of our architects!☝️

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Project recently completed in Clarkston by Byrne Construction🔨🪚. We removed an existing conservatory and replaced it with a large extension spanning across the rear of the property to accommodate a new open plan kitchen, dining and living space with new utility/boot room to add that aspect of modern living to this family home.🏡 

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KPA will be with you every step of your design journey. From initial designs all the way to completion, we are here to assist you in any way needed.

Our clients here benefited from a full external model to compliment their planning application which really helped them visualise the dream space we had worked collaboratively on!

its the perfect way to visualise just how your new home is going to look! Swipe to see existing > model > completion! 

If you are interested in working with KPA get in touch now, or if you have just started your design journey with us and would be interested in getting your own 3D images, get in touch now! 📞✨🏡

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Another happy client ✅ Another 5 Star Review 🗨

One thing we pride ourselves on is client recommendations and nothing makes us happier than when a client recognises the hard work and dedication we have put into delivering their project.

We work extremely hard on each individual project, ensuring quick response times to any queries, so it always means a lot to hear we have provided the best service to our clients and helped give them their dream home!✨🏡👷🏽‍♂️

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Recent job completed in Bishopbriggs, from start to finish! 

Works included forming a new single storey extension and some internal alterations to accommodate a new garden facing family room with open plan kitchen/sitting area.🏡💫

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KPA✨ 🏡 Scotland's Home Improvement Architect 🏡

Are you thinking about a 2025 project? Now is the perfect time to get us involved! 

Practical, light, versatile, homely....just some of the key elements we look to bring to each and every project.

Contact us for more details via the link in our bio!👆🏼 and we can help create your dream home!🏡✨
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EDINBURGH TURNS 1!🎂🎉

Hard to believe that only a year ago we opened our Edinburgh office and already they are super busy with lots of exciting new projects, helping you make the most of your home!🏡

We look forward to many more years in Edinburgh!
An unbelievable transformation of a worn out house, needing some TLC! This beautiful Art Deco inspired home underwent a full transformation inside and out and the old house is hardly recognisable now🏡

works completed by @buildialtd and what a job they did!🔨🪚🏡

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Team KPA❤️

Scottish Home Improvement Awards, Architect & Architectural Practice of the year 2024!🏡✨
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Another happy client ✅ Another 5 Star Review 🗨 for Scotland's Home Improvement Architects🏡

One thing we pride ourselves on is client recommendations and nothing makes us happier than when a client recognises the hard work and dedication we have put into delivering their project.
We work extremely hard on each individual project, ensuring quick response times to any queries, so it always means a lot to hear we have provided the best service to our clients and helped give them their dream home!✨🏡👷🏽‍♂️

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On Friday our team enjoyed a night out at the 9th Annual Home Improvement Awards and what a night it was!

KPA walked away with not one but 2 awards, winning Scotland Best Architectural Practice for the 2nd year and Scotland Best Architect for the 3rd year running, what an achievement!🏆🥇

Thank you to all our clients past and present for your votes that got us here, we all appreciate you more than you know!
Looking forward to our office night out tonight at the @scottishhomeimprovementawards Gala Final!

Best of luck to all finalists tonight, we look forward to seeing you all there!🏆
Site update from our project currently onsite in Mount Vernon, renovating and extending throughout.🧱🔨

The past month has seen lots of progress here, we now have the house and extension fully rendered, dormers to the attic fully formed and composite cladding board installed, all new doors, windows and rooflights installed and the new stair installed up to the new attic bedrooms and bathrooms. 

Still lots to be done but we are now starting to see this dream home take shape and can’t wait to see it finished!🏡💫

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Project completed in Glasgow Westend by Buildia 👷 and Scotland's Home Improvement Architect 🏡

This project was a complete renovation and small extension to a B-Listed villa and the outcome was fantastic!

If you are looking to work with an award winning architect to help you make the most of your home, get in touch with Karen Parry Architects to see how we can help!🏡📞

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Kitchen of Dreams...😲😍✨

Project completed in the Westend of Glasgow, coming soon! 

This project was a complete renovation and small extension to a B-Listed villa and the outcome was fantastic!

If you are looking to work with an award winning architect to help you make the most of your home, get in touch with Karen Parry Architects to see how we can help!🏡📞

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Another happy client ✅ Another 5 Star Review 🗨

One thing we pride ourselves on is client recommendations and nothing makes us happier than when a client recognises the hard work and dedication we have put into delivering their project.

We work extremely hard on each individual project, ensuring quick response times to any queries, so it always means a lot to hear we have provided the best service to our clients and helped give them their dream home!✨🏡👷🏽‍♂️

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Light, bright kitchens... everyone dreams of that large, bright space in their home they can make special memories with friends and family🏡. We can help you achieve this too, you just need to get in touch!✨

If you are looking to create your dream home, get in touch now via the link in our bio and we can discuss your project with you! 

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