Be separated by design

Your ideas can be realised through

light, form and function.

Spaces should be able to change and

adapt to the way you live.

‘We are design lead, client focused

and budget driven’.

WBD aims to provide design and technical expertise, combining flair with a proven sound construction knowledge and a commercial awareness relating to budgets and development timescales. We utilise our experience to provide an un-rivalled architectural service within all sectors of architecture.

WBD offers a free initial consultation, where we will discuss your requirements and how we can meet your aspirations.It is our aim to provide you with all the necessary information to make informed decisions to meet your brief and local authorities requirements, whether you intend to build a new or alter an existing dwelling, retail premises, offices or commercial building, we can advise a your options available.

Our experience with working closely with clients, local builders, quantity surveyors and developers has enabled us to provide the most, innovative, cost effected, buildable project utilising our drawings, detailing and specifications to ensure your build exceeds your aspirations, work continues without disruption and delay and offers the best value for money.

WBD work closely with various other consultants e.g. structural engineers, SAP assessors, Planning Consultants and can recommend builders that together, will ensure the process from concept to completion is as you would expect from a professional team that offer the highest standards.

Phase 1 - Initial ConsultationA surveyor will visit you at a place of your convenience for a free initial consultation to discuss ideas and the feasibility of your scheme. Planning permission is not always needed as many homes have permitted development rights. There may be further information required and in some cases we may need to consult with your local authority or submit a pre-application report to ascertain your schemes feasibility and likelihood of an approval.Once we have all the relevant information, a quotation will be agreed and then sent to you.

Phase 2 - Survey (if appropriate)If you decide to proceed, your surveyor will conduct a measured survey of the existing building and will produce the existing floor plans, elevations and any required existing sections.

Phase 3 - Concept DrawingsA number of concept plans will be produced based on your initial brief and my interpretations of your requirements. I will meet with you and go through all of the options and their associated pros and cons. This will allow you to make an informed decision, and once you have considered your preferred option that meets with the way you want to live / work we will then progress this option to the next phase.

Phase 3 Cont. - Concept DrawingsNew build sites offer differing challenges from how many properties can we achieve from a piece of land, what will planning allow in terms of design, density, public contributions and land changes of use? Below are recently completed examples of semi rural themed estate layouts due to their proximity to open green fields for initial planning discussions.

Phase 4 - Produce Drawings Detailed planning drawings are drawn up for you to approve and any associated documentation collated ready for the planning submission.

Phase 5 - Submit Plans to local planning authorityYour approved plans and documentation are then submitted to your local planning department by us. We will monitor the application and keep you informed on its progress and any comments the planning officer may have. Planning approval can take up to 12 weeks.

Phase 6 - Working drawings produced and submitted to building controlOnce planning has been approved, Working drawings will be produced for submission to your local building control department. These drawings include; general arrangement floor plans, foundation setting out plan, floor joist plans, roof plan, all necessary sections at a scale of 1:50, details and material specifications. You will be issued with two copies of all of the drawings and documentation for you to forward onto to a number of builders of your choice to confidently and accurately (no weighted costs for unknown details or specifications etc...) tender for your project. The amount of detail and information will also ensure that all of the prices you have received will have included for the same, giving you piece of mind that the scale of figures reflect the build price and builders profit and nothing else. These drawings are also suitable for construction purposes.

Phase 6 - Working drawings examples

From the out set potential for

spaces needs to be considered.

Project photos – Spago (Grade 2 listed building to restaurant)

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Project photos – Spago (Grade 2 listed building to restaurant)

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Project photos – Spago (Grade 2 listed building to restaurant)

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Project photos – Spago (Grade 2 listed building to restaurant)

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Project photos – Spago (Grade 2 listed building to restaurant) – comments made on trip advisor

‘I love the open kitchen and seating in that section of the restaurant, the furnishings and decor are of such a high standard you feel like your in a central London Michelin star restaurant.’

‘Spago, pretty as a picture from the outside and furnished as well as any of the City restaurants I frequent in Manchester.’

‘Can not end without mentioning the bathrooms best I've seen in the area’

‘It was FABULIOUS the restaurant is luxurious’

‘From the moment we stepped into the building we realised it was something special’

‘Spago...not only Lytham’s finest dining experience, but one of the best in the North West. A must for this summer... cant wait for the winter menu!’

‘Visited Spago for the first time last night. The whole experience from start to finish was fantastic. The first thing that struck me was how stunning it was inside. Couldn't help feeling your somewhere a little bit special which added to our night.’

‘As a bit of a foodie I like to think I know a good restaurant when i eat in one. This is by far the best restaurant of this style outside of Manchester.’

Project photos – Didsbury – House renovation and extensions

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Project photos – Didsbury – House renovation and extensions

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Project photos – Didsbury – House renovation and extensions

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Project photos – Didsbury – House renovation and extensions

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A small to medium size practice that is large enough to accommodate sizable projects and small enough to maintain a personal service that cares about meeting the clients brief and aspirations.

WBD -Office.

Undertake a wide range of projects from large commercial to small house extensions, these showcase our ability and diversity to excel within all sectors or architecture.

Cover a large geographical area generally the North West.

Over 25years combined architectural experience within the office

Modern approach to architecture combining youth with experience.

Projects are taken care of from start to finish, giving clients piece of mind their investment will achieve the best results with no surprises.

WBD -Testimonials.

WBD – Clients and associates.