high-end architects - residential, shop interior, restaurant, hotel, art

Polysmiths is an award-winning high-end residential, retail, restaurant and hotel design high-end architect based in Kentish Town, Camden London, with a mission to create spaces and objects for happier and healthier living. We are a team of high-end architects, interior designers, and craft makers, using design thinking to problem solve for our clients. We engages in high-end residential, retail, restaurant and hotel design and architecture projects in London, Berlin, Sydney, and Hong Kong.

We focus on high-end residential new-build and renovation projects, as well as restaurant and hotel interior design and delivery. We work in London Conservation areas, and are experienced in London’s Listed buildings. We are a full-service architectural design practice. We work on projects from concept design, planning, through to construction and completion.

Have you ever wonder how you can start a new-built house project in London? Where to find an architect for large scale house renovation? A new award-winning architect practice for retail and commercial projects?

 
 
 

We are client focused. We focus on high-end residential new-build, house extension, and house renovation projects. We also work with entrepreneur clients on restaurant, luxury fashion retail, and hotel interior. We are a full-service architectural design practice. We work on projects from concept design, planning, through to construction and completion. We are experienced in managing project team, and delivering technical packages.

Have you ever wonder how you can start a new-built house project in London? Where to find an architect for large scale house renovation? A new award-winning architect practice for retail and commercial projects?

 

1. BRIEFING - A tailored problem solving?

We are a full-service architectural design practice. We work on projects from concept design, planning, through to construction and completion.

The first stage involves a briefing process with the client, understand what the needs are, and why. Building processes are often complex, and energy consuming, it is in our view that there is little point undertaking it if the project does not solve problems.

 
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SCHEMATIC 3D VISUALS AS A DESIGN OPTION

2. schematic design - personalized client solution?

We summerise our process into a series of divergent and convergent thinking, in order to seek the best opportunities and outcome for our clients, for society, and for posterity.

Divergent thinking (GENERATIVE): We begin our project through inquiry, to understand our client and their business, as well as to arrive at the right problems the project ought to solve. An iterative process follows, exhausting all possible solutions through diagraming, 3D and physical modelling, optioning. Client presentations, specialists consultations, expert input are part of this process.

Convergent thinking (REDUCTIVE): Once a vision and strategy for the project is formulated, we deliver our project methodically, with patience and perseverance. Risks, cost, programme, and quality will be adequately balanced to the client’s brief and aspirations, for an outcome that will satisfy all stakeholders involved, as well as for society and for posterity.

 

3. STATUTORY APPROVALS & COSTING - listed buildings? conservation areas?

Planning and building control approvals are often an essential part of the design and approval process prior to construction. We are experienced in London’s Listed Buildings, and worked in various London Conservation Areas.

Sometimes this process will involve Heritage Consultant, Structural Engineers, Quantity Surveyor, Groundworks Surveyor, Party Wall Surveyors, and of course, the neighbours within the community where the project impacts on and influences. We assist our client in managing these stages so the process is smooth.

We also assist our client in de-risking on the project by having higher level of certainty on cost.

 
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CORK HOUSE IN CONSTRUCTION

4. Detailed design & construction - technical packages?

Technical Packages should be viewed as a clear ‘manual’ for a competent contractor, so as to reduce risks and uncertainties on cost, quality, and time. It also reduces health & safety risks on site. We work closely with the main contractor to develop detailed design that can be delivered to the quality expected by the client.

Other than drawings, schedules of works, materials, and fixtures can also be put together, to ensure a level of cost certainty that aligns with the client’s goals.

We often act as Client’s representative and Contract Administrator on building contracts, and we are equipped to advice on JCT and RIBA domestic works contracts.

 
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BELSIZE PARK RESIDENCE CLIENT FEEDBACK

5. PRACTICAL COMPLETION & FEEDBACK - HOW CAN WE IMPROVE?

Most of our clients inevitably became our friends, as we have worked closely with them over months, sometimes years, listening and understanding their concerns about their homes and businesses, and helping them problem solve.

We often assist on overseeing defect remedy, documentation of the completed project. We are also eager to hear feedback from our clients on ways we can improve our design, service, and problem-solving capabilities.