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Nick Woodcock
Solihull, West Midlands B92 7RR
United Kingdom
Typical Job Costs:
£75,000 - £750,000
(construction cost) architecture:nw can help with smaller or larger value projects as well, depending on the project type, so please do make contact to see if architecture:nw can help you with your project.
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Architects and Architectural Designers
architecture:nw is an approachable architectural practice based in Solihull, near Birmingham, and set up in 2014 by Nick Woodcock RIBA. Irrespective of the project size, and time frame; by employing creative thinking alongside an analytical approach, and using 3D design throughout the design process (from interpreting survey information through to providing construction detail), architecture:nw can work with you to help you create a built solution that turns your ideas into reality. Using the knowledge gained over the previous 20 years on many project types in a number of sectors and ranging in value from thousands up to several million pounds, a:nw was set up as an agile and lean practice to design and deliver smaller projects in that range, utilising the approach to design, professionalism, efficiency, and effectiveness of architectural design and consultancy delivery used successfully on larger projects in larger organisations but now delivered with the personal touch, value and enthusiasm of a small practice.

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Accessible Design, Architectural Design, Architectural Drawings, Building Conservation, Building Design, Eco Homes, Floor Plans, Home Renovation, House Extensions, House Plans, House Restoration, New Home Build, Sustainable Design, New Home Construction, Custom Build Homes

Areas Served

Solihull, Warwickshire, Birmingham, West Midlands, Oxfordshire, Thames Valley, London

7 Projects for architecture:nw ltd
House 7, South England
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House 6, Peak District
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House 5, Warwickshire
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House 4, South London
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House 3, nr Henley on Thames
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House 2, nr Henley on Thames
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House 1, Stratford Upon Avon
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4 Reviews for architecture:nw ltd
dawn_reed56
Dawn Reed
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We had the pleasure of dealing with Nick on our extension. We have been pleasantly surprised by the level of detail, thought and time he has spent creating our ideal space. Nick is excellent at listening to what you want and turning that into a reality. He has been patient with us when we were trying to make tough decisions, and has helped to guide us where we had no idea what we were doing! The 3d pictures were really nifty too and helped me to 'see' what we would be getting. Would highly recommend Nick to anyone looking for a top quality architect.
jandsbradley
James Bradley
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Client
Nick carried out a variety of work for us and we found him highly competent and a pleasure to deal with. Our first contact was to provide an outline design for a new house we proposed to build. We wished this to be modern in design but to complement the generally attractive traditional red-brick houses typical of the village, especially in its Conservation Area. We were very impressed with the way in which he analysed our needs and took on board our ideas, but used his own considerable skills to develop a very attractive design. Unfortunately, to our frustration, we were not able in the end to buy the site. We subsequently asked Nick to design the renovation of a Victorian ‘coach house’. This was quite small, two floors each of about 40 sq metres. Nick was ingenious in the ways in which he made good use of this constrained space and respected the features of the Victorian building. He took great care over the details of the design and the specification for complete renovation, prepared contract documents which provided a very clear basis for the builder, and supervised the building works effectively. In all this he was professional and business-like in his dealings with us. We are very pleased with the end product, which has a certain “wow” factor and has attracted admiration from architect members of our family and from all who have seen it.
sheepyparva
H Warner
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Nick Woodcock of architecture:nw was hired to design (with full technical specification) and project manage the remodelling and rebuilding of our Edwardian farmhouse. The project ran for 1 year initially with an 18 month follow up period for snagging and completion of outstanding items together with the construction of a barn style garage. This was a challenging, technically demanding and incredibly involved project which Nick handled with professionalism, confidence, a detailed and experienced eye and a continual ability to be the lynchpin between client and builder. It was his drive, experience and knowledge that helped to push the build forward, engineer the beautiful building which ensued and ensure that all the relevant specifications were set out and adhered to. Indeed, the initial specification document alone ran to almost 100 pages. Nick has an excellent design aesthetic and brings both the artist's eye and the architect's skill to a project. This not only resulted in some lovely flourishes to the house overall but ensured that the flow of the building and it's practical use (such as light, room plans and overall usability) is excellent. He was, however, happy to take guidance from us and listened to our needs and requirements and his interpretation of what we wanted was absolutely perfect. He was also happy to listen to our builder and be guided by what was sometimes a small compromise to the design or building product specified. This ensured that the project continued to run smoothly and continuously throughout the year long build. His administration of both the contract documents and technical drawings was excellent. At any point, it was possible to call for any one of over 100 drawings and ask for minor modifications or an explanation of a technical detail. All relevant parties were communicated with at all times and made aware of any changes. Nick was also very clear about the roles and responsibilities of both the client and the builder and was confident in advising us of these. At no point did we, as clients, feel unclear about costs, our legal position, or our and the builder’s responsibility. Nick is also very good at being able to speak the language of the builders having an excellent technical and practical knowledge of the actual build process and the latest products, innovations and practical shortcuts to achieve the end result. Too often, clients say that their project was a difficult process or that they would change significant elements of the overall finished build. We are very happy to say that none of this happened to us and this was due in a very large part to the skill, professionalism and talent of Nick Woodcock. As a result of his help, guidance and input we would embark on a project of this scale and complexity again without a moment's notice. We would also be delighted to recommend him to anyone who is considering a construction project of any kind.
paul_reeve56
Paul Reeve
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Client
We had a fantastic experience using Nick and his team on our self build new home. Right from the first concept / feasability meetings his knowledge and flare were endering. Nick is a very likeable chap who installed belief in my wife and I to take some chances on design that other architects that we met failed to come close. He managed to hit our brief but also managed to go further and designed spaces within our home that we would never have imagned ourselves like our full hight internal aspects. Even now as we are pretty much complete 2 or 3 years on we catch angles and lines of sight that I know Nick intended all along in his design its only now as we use the building for different functions with our family and the sun floods though the house that we truly appreciate his hard efforts. We have neighbours pass by on their evening walks that constantly thank us for what we've done to the street and increased the valus of their own homes - this is mainly down to Nicks design and us sticking to his specification.
2 Comments
Commented: Need help for my Garden room lightingHi. I'm fairly new to this site, but whilst I can't help you with the number and output of your light fittings, another couple of suggestions. You are creating an exciting and distinctive open ceili...
17 December, 2015 in Design Dilemma
Commented: window colour advice, bay windows, wet pebble dashThis might sound a bit like being on the fence given the advice you've had already... How about a mid to dark grey ( less contrast than black), RAL 7022 is a favourite of mine (warmer grey), or look a...
14 December, 2015 in Design Dilemma

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