Why do we do it? For reasons of integrity and for the common good because we cherish the places in which we live and work.
Much of what I do is not strictly in the Architect’s job description representing private clients in a court judgement or order where works have failed on site.
Today the Building Control Officer finally certified the completion of the new dwelling after it was practically complete in February and has been occupied for months.
When we embark on a professional career with a well defined job description little do we know that the job we were once qualified for will morph into something entirely different.
That’s the number of applications for listed building consent and/or planning permission that have been granted so far this year.
It is sad to see a beautiful Grade II* house that I worked on change hands especially when so much painstaking work has been invested only to be changed by the next occupant.
This wonderful iconic building with its clock tower under a domed lantern was designed by William Tyler Architect also responsible for the now redundant Dorchester prison.
As fast as one building project is complete, another begins and it has been like this for as long as I can remember without a break regardless of recessions or the Pandemic.
Providing that there is a rapport between the client and architect and both are open to new ideas at all stages then usually a harmonious outcome can be achieved.
In my experience if you apply for something and a piece of information is missing you are asked to provide it – job done.