Who are Croft Architecture?Carl Croft BAHons DipArch RIBA

1998 - Leicester School of Architecture – Degree in Architecture

2001 - Architectural Assistant (Part 1) at Hulme Upright and Partners

2002 - LSA - Post Graduate Diploma in Architecture

2004 - Architectural Assistant (Part 2) at Hulme Upright and Partners

2005 - Admitted to the Architects Register and became RIBA Chartered

Became lead Architect to Leek Office of Hulme Upright

2007 - Joined KBA Architects, Stafford.

2008 - Became Associate Architect of KBA Architects.

2009 - Established Croft Architecture Limited.

Who are Croft Architecture?Joseph Boyce MCIAT – Architectural Technologist

Landscape ArchitectUrban Designer

Alan McGowan Architect - Architectural ConsultantSpecialism in Care Villages

Karen Shufflebotham – Admin Assistant

Who do we work with?

What do we do?Architecture… but what is architecture?

In the words of Vitruvius…

Firmness or structural integrity and durability.

Commodity or spatial functionality, fulfilling its purpose.

Delight means that the building is not only aesthetically and visually pleasing, but also lifts the spirits and stimulates the senses.

Example: BuildingLets look at two examples:

1. An office2. A sewage pumping station.

• Firmness

• Commodity • Delight?

Architecture: a sewage pumping station

The Process

Does the project have legs? Preliminary Advice

What does the client want? What does the client need?

First response to initial brief.

The Concept

The Process

Does the project have legs? Preliminary advice.

What does the client want? What does the client need?

First response to initial brief.

Develop the designs and all drawings to submit for planning application.

Performance specifications.SE calcs, SBEM, drainage layouts etc.Compliance with building regulations A to P.

Design Development

The Process Product & general arrangement specifications for contractors’ prices.

Production Information

Production Information

Production Information

Production Information

And 34 Other drawings including:

• Door schedule• Window Schedule• Roof Plan• Roof and Gutter Details• Finishes Schedule• Internal Glazing Details• Fixture Details• Benching details• Interior Joinery Details

The Process Product & general arrangement specifications for contractors’ prices.

Compiling and issuing all information for pricing. Invite contractors, liaise and report on tenders.

Get the contractor going - set out rules to site and contract (contractor and client).

Administer the contract, provide any further information. Review specialist documentation.

Arrange rectification of defects. Final Account. Assist clients with initial occupation period. Review of building performance in use.

Completion

Our ServicesArchitecture

• Feasibility Studies• Strategic site planning• Planning advice / applications• Project management• Party Wall advice and notices• Employer’s Agent• Interior Design• Building control information and

applications• Lead Consultant and Contract

Administrator

Landscape Architecture

• Planting designs• Hard landscaping• Contract management

3D Visualisation

Urban Spaces

CDM

Quantity Surveying

The benefits of Croft Architecture to our clients

• Projects delivered start to finish on time and on budget.

• Thoughtful, good quality, low energy, durable and flexible designs.

• Management of consultants; a single point of expert advice to co-ordinate

entire project.

• This saves the client time to work on their business.

• Management of, and advice on client risks, financial, legal, insurances.

• Create value through design maximising investment, creating firmness,

commodity AND delight!

• Creative problem solving.

• For Architecture to be part of, and assist business / institution.

Questions