We design homes that feel like they belong

Architecture for homeowners, developers, and organisations who value thoughtful, technically rigorous design.

explore our services below

Who we work with

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Typical projects include:

  • New‑build homes designed around landscape, light, and the way you live

  • Extensions and alterations that improve flow, comfort, and connection to the garden

  • Renovations and low‑energy retrofit to enhance performance and reduce running costs

  • Conservation area and listed building work with sensitivity to character and context

Private Domestic Clients

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Developer & Commercial Clients

Typical projects include:

  • Feasibility studies to assess site potential and development capacity

  • Concept design and early-stage layouts to support investment decisions

  • Planning strategy, design statements, and coordination for submissions

  • Multi‑dwelling residential schemes and Cat B fit‑out project

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Typical projects include:

  • Passive House & EnerPHit consultancy, including PHPP

  • Retrofit strategy and whole‑house performance planning

  • Conservation consultancy and advice on historic fabric

  • Condition surveys and technical assessments of existing buildings

Specialist Services

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Our Packages

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If you’re not sure where to start, our feasibility packages give you clear, practical advice to help you make informed decisions about your home or site.

Includes:

  • Desktop study of planning policy, constraints, and site context

  • Annotated site plan highlighting risks, limitations, and opportunities

  • Clear summary of development potential and likely planning position

  • Optional site visit and meeting if needed to confirm key issue

Should I Buy This Site? - Appraisal Pack

£650

Get Started
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Domestic Extension - Feasibility Pack

Includes:

  • Measured survey of your home to record accurate dimensions and layout

  • Assessment of how your home currently works, with opportunities to improve flow, daylight, storage and everyday usability

  • 2–3 design options with indicative layouts, areas and spatial strategies

  • Pros and cons for each option, including cost, disruption and design benefits

  • Indicative cost guidance based on typical Scottish build rates

  • Clear recommendation on the preferred way forward and next steps

£1,250

Get Started
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Includes:

  • Desktop review of site context using an OS map (purchased separately)

  • Assessment of site opportunities and constraints relating to orientation, access, daylight, privacy and overall layout potential

  • 2–3 concept design options with indicative layouts, areas and massing strategies

  • Pros and cons for each option, including planning risk, cost implications and buildability

  • Indicative cost guidance based on typical Scottish new‑build rates

  • Clear recommendation on the preferred approach and next steps

Domestic New-build Feasibility Pack

£1,800

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If you’re a developer or exploring a larger site, we’d be happy to prepare a tailored feasibility proposal

Please contact us directly.

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“We’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with Donal Hardy throughout our project, we genuinely couldn’t recommend him more highly.’’

Rachel, London

Full Architectural Services

At hARCHITECTstudios, we offer full architectural services from the initial feasibility stages and early concepts through to the complexities of construction and delivery. While our fixed‑price packages help clients take the first step, our upcoming Investment Guide is designed for those considering a full project — giving you clarity before committing to the journey ahead.

Our Investment Guide — Coming Soon

A clear, practical guide to help you understand where to invest, what adds value, and how to plan your project with confidence.


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