architect or an interior architect?

3 months ago

We’ve bought a house that needs to be gutted and extended. The flow doesn’t work, some walls need to come down but probably some put up. But I confused with who to hire to help. Do I get an architect and then once planning is approved appoint an interior architect/designer or just go straight to an interior architect? Even with an architect I need a structural engineer but would go with hiring an architect or by passing it. Are the firms that do both? We based in Hertfordshire and I’m having trouble finding an all in one company. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

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Cat Kav
3 months ago
We did a similar project 18 months ago. We hired an architect who drew the plans and submitted the planning application. Once planning was approved, he did a detailed building specification - that included walls spec, flooring, insulation, roof, windows, plumbing, electrical spec - every detail that was needed to get quotes from builders. The detailed spec was essential so that you can compare quotes. He also recommended a structural engineer to advise on roof structure and did 5 inspections as the work progressed. We didn’t use an interior architect.
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