Why choose to use an architect?

Why it is worth hiring an architect in Essex? How Method Studio, architect in Chelmsford, can help with your project.

Why it is worth hiring an architect like Method Studio?

Why Hiring an Architect is Worth the Investment: The Value They Bring to Every Project

CDM CHANGES UK 2024

New CDM changes in the UK when appointing a Principal Designer and how it effect clients

CDM Changes: What They Mean for Principal Designer Appointments

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Architectural Practice based in Essex and London helping clients navigate the planning maze for rejuvenating and extending a property in the countryside

Architectural Practice Navigating the Planning Maze in Essex and London

Rejuvenating and Extending a Property in the Countryside: Navigating the Planning Maze

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The latest projects and planning approvals for architect in Chelmsford Essex

planning approvals for architects in Essex

Our Latest Projects and Planning Approvals

Waste management 

Method Studio Architecture help to 'design out' waste in your architectural project. Also helping to reduce the negative impact construction may have on the environment by reducing waste during the build. 

Managing waste during your architectural project. 

Waste Management…. ways to help the environment during construction!

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Method Studio Architecture can help you to design an extension under the Permitted Development Laws. 

Building under Permitted Development rules. 

Method’s Quick Guide to Single Storey Extensions

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Method Studio Architecture provide tips to increase likelihood of receiving planning approval for your New Build, Extension, or more. They also provide options for if your planning application is refused. 

receiving Planning permission 

Planning Permission Explained

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Method Studio Architecture help you to find a Structural Engineer for your New Build, Extension, Conversion and more.  

Structural Engineers for your Architectural project. 

What is a Structural Engineer and why you need one.

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Method Studio Architecture help you to get planning permission for your heritage building. 

Getting Planning Permission for your heritage building. 

Information on Heritage or Listed Assets

Move or extend, what's best

Method Studio Architecture can provide advice and drawings to help you with your extension.  

Extensions to your house 

Do-up or sell-up, what’s the best option?

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Method Studio Architecture help you to design an extension under your Local Authorities Permitted Development rules. 

Getting approval under Permitted Development 

Method's Quick Guide to First Floor Extensions

Building regulation drawings

Method Studio Architecture help to keep you bellow budget with a design brief specific to your New build, Extension, Conversion and more. 

Design Brief in your Architectural project.

How does a Design Brief help your budget?

ON SITE PHOTO

Method Studio Architecture provide assistance with your Build over agreement for your architectural project. 

Build Over Agreements 

Build Over Agreements Explained

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Method Studio Architecture use Continued Professional Development to enhance personal proficiency and skills in technology and alternative techniques within the architectural industry.

Continued Professional Development at Method Studio Architecture. 

What is CPD?

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Method Studio Architecture in, Essex, Chelmsford, quick guide to receiving planning permission for loft conversions. 

Method Studio Architecture guide to loft conversions. 

Method's Quick Guide to Loft Conversions

Solar Panels

Method Studio Architecture can help your Planning Applications for PV Panel Installation to receive approval and help you save money.  

Installing Solar Panels to your home

Installing Solar Panels now, will be worth it in just a few years 

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Method Studio Architecture help you to understand the Green Belt Policy and work towards getting Planning Permission for your Architectural project. 

Building under the Green Belt Policy 

Information on The Green Belt Policy

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Method Studio Architecture give options for if your Planning Application for your architectural project gets refused. 

What happens when your Planning Application is refused. 

What Happens if my Planning Application is Refused?

Party Wall

Method Studio Architecture help answer your questions regarding when your architectural project, New Build or Extension, needs a Party Wall Notice.

Party Wall notice for your Architectural project

Party Wall Notice Explained

Building Regulations Drawings

Method Studio Architecture can answer your questions regarding Building Control to help your architectural project run smoothly.  

Building Control for your architectural project

What does Building Control do?

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Method Studio Architecture help to give you the most accurate price for your New Build or Extension and to keep your architectural project on schedule. 

Architectural project during a Recession.

Planning for the next Recession

On site support

Method Studio Architecture work as contract administrators for your architectural project, they provide Project Support helping your New Build or Extension to run smoothly. 

Contract Administration and Project Support with Method Studio Architecture

Stage Four - Contract Administration & Project Support

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360° degree walkthrough image

Method Studio Architecture in Chelmsford, Essex, use 360º site walkthroughs for your architectural project, New Build or Extension, to keep it running smoothly and on schedule. 

360º Site Walkthroughs for your architectural project

360° Site Walkthrough 

LIVING IMAGES

Method Studio Architecture in Chelmsford, Essex, Featured in the Essex Living Magazine as a growing architectural business designing New Builds and Extensions, using the latest technology such as VR and 3D concepts. 

Method Studio Architecture featured in Living Magazine. 

Featured In Living Magazine

Method Studio Architecture provide detailed design documents with special design features for your architectural project, Extension or New Build, to Building Control. 

Method Studio Architecture Process Stage 2

Everything you need to know about our Stage 2: Building Regulation Drawings

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Dropped kerb image

Method Studio Architecture help designing and building your new In-Out driveway. 

In-Out Driveway Designing and Building

In-Out Driveway Design; how do I change my driveway?

Building regulations changes

Method Studio Architecture help to update your existing architectural project or make sure your new build is inline with new building regulations. 

New building regulations for architectural projects. 

Building Regulation changes - make sure you’re up to date!

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Method Studio Architecture have a skilled team of architects and use 4 simple stages to help you complete your architectural project stress free. 

Why you should choose Method Studio Architecture for your architectural projects. 

Why choose Method Studio Architects?

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Method Studio Architecture provide designs, for your architectural project, submit planning applications for approval, help you choose a builder for your project and offer support during construction to provide a stress free experience. 

Method Studio Architecture full design process 

How long does a Project take?

Method Studio Architecture recommend energy efficient heating systems suitable for your home. 

Find an energy efficient heating alternative with Method Studio Architecture. 

The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive is coming to a close

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Method Studio Architecture help design the correct drainage system for your architectural project. 

Drainage systems in your Architectural project. 

Draining rainwater from your property

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Method Studio Architecture help to design a soakaway specific to your architectural project.

Soakaway in your Architectural project.

What you need to know about Soakaways

Heat Pump

Method Studio Architecture in Chelmsford, Essex, help upgrade your heating and insulation to make sure your home is energy efficient. 

Upgrade your homes heating with Method Studio Architecture 

Winter is Here!

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Method Studio Architecture, architects in Essex, received Planning approval for architectural project in Essex. 

Planning approval received for architectural project

Hutton Mount, Essex

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preparing for a home renovation project

How to prepare for a home renovation project and have a realistic budget

Preparing for a home extension on a budget

Preparing for a Home Renovation Project

Changing your architectural project with Method Studio Architecture, Chelmsford, Essex. 

Making changes to your architectural project.

Making Changes to Your Project

Best of Houzz Award

Method Studio Architecture in Chelmsford Essex win best of Houzz award 2023 for architectural design.

Method Studio Architecture win best of Houzz award. 

Winners of the Best of Houzz Award 2023!

Method Studio website

New architectural website for Method studio Architecture, in Chelmsford Essex.

New architectural website.

Why We Created Our New Website!

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Residential architects working from home in Chelmsford Essex.

Working from home in Chelmsford Essex. 

Working from Home

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Planning approval for architectural drawings of home extension and refurbishment in Chelmsford, Essex. 

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CDM Changes: What They Mean for Principal Designer Appointments

Rejuvenating and Extending a Property in the Countryside: Navigating the Planning Maze

Our Latest Projects and Planning Approvals

Waste Management…. ways to help the environment during construction!

Method’s Quick Guide to Single Storey Extensions

Planning Permission Explained

What is a Structural Engineer and why you need one.

Information on Heritage or Listed Assets

Do-up or sell-up, what’s the best option?

Method's Quick Guide to First Floor Extensions

How does a Design Brief help your budget?

Build Over Agreements Explained

What is CPD?

Method's Quick Guide to Loft Conversions

Installing Solar Panels now, will be worth it in just a few years

Information on The Green Belt Policy

What Happens if my Planning Application is Refused?

Party Wall Notice Explained

What does Building Control do?

Planning for the next Recession

Stage Four - Contract Administration & Project Support

360° Site Walkthrough

Featured In Living Magazine

Everything you need to know about our Stage 2: Building Regulation Drawings

In-Out Driveway Design; how do I change my driveway?

Building Regulation changes - make sure you’re up to date!

Why choose Method Studio Architects?

How long does a Project take?

The Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive is coming to a close

Draining rainwater from your property

What you need to know about Soakaways

Winter is Here!

Hutton Mount, Essex

Preparing for a Home Renovation Project

Making Changes to Your Project

Winners of the Best of Houzz Award 2023!

Why We Created Our New Website!

Working from Home

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Overshadowing guidelines and your latest project…

Workshop with an Architect

Does your house have a warranty?!

UK Planning Laws - What you Need to Know

Meeting in the middle, frameless glazing

Thinking about sustainable heating options?

Timber Frame vs Steel Frame

All you need to know about Passivhaus

Working from home, is your home office designed for what you need?

Green Roofs in Urbanised Areas

Changes to Part L Building Regulations

Method Studio and interior design

All you need to know about Tree Preservation Orders

Connect with nature

What is a SAP Calculation and Assessment and do you need it?

Sustainable Architecture and Method Studio