Architectural Services – Our process follows the RIBA Plan of Work Stages
Stage 1
Feasibility
We will meet with you online or at your site or home and talk to you about what you are looking to achieve. We will create a detailed brief and fee quotation broken down into stages.Stage 2
Concept Design
We will take your brief and create sketches and illustrations to show you options for how your new home could be laid out and developed.Stage 3
Design Development
Further developing the design in more detail to show materials and develop layouts. This might include applying for Planning or Listed Building Consent.Stage 4
Technical Design
Creating the drawings, specifications and details that are needed to gain Building Control Approval and enable your Builder to price the work before they start on site.Stage 5
Construction
Work starts on site to build your project and we can help you by inspecting the work on site to check it complies with Building Regulations and is in accordance with our drawings and designs.
Thoughtful Design Rooted in Heritage and Sustainability
At Living Space Architects, we follow a step by step process, based on the RIBA Plan of Works, that helps you take your ideas for your project and turn them into a built reality. Our directors have over 25 years experience working with clients to sustainably and sensitively transform their homes. We believe that every building, every site and every landscape tells a story—and every new build or transformation should honour that narrative ,while embracing the future. Whether you’re restoring a listed property, creating a new home, or planning a sustainable retrofit, our team brings expertise, creativity, and care to every project.
We specialise in Heritage and Conservation architecture, Sustainable Residential Design, and Environmentally-Conscious upgrades that respect both place and people. Our approach is collaborative and tailored: we listen closely, communicate clearly, and guide you through each stage with empathy and precision.
From initial concept to planning and delivery, we help you navigate complexity with confidence—translating technical requirements into beautiful, functional spaces that reflect your values and aspirations. If you are looking for Architects in Devon that specialise in Sustainable Design, working with Listed Buildings or designing Sustainable extensions and alterations you are in the right place.
