reconfirming the brief thank you for inviting berrys to provide a fee quote in respect of the proposed class q conversion of the existing barn at mater ecclesiae convent ashton street rugby cv23 0pj we understand you are looking to convert the existing barn to a residential dwelling and at this stage are looking to submit a pre application to understand whether the principle of conversion is acceptable with the council this would incorporate a conversion of the existing footprint when working on projects of this nature berrys as royal institute of british architects riba accredited practice utilise the riba plan of work to define specific work stages below is a summary of the proposed work stages we intend to deliver on your behalf stage 1 preparation brief we will draft up the existing site information using os data we will produce an existing site plan based on the os data and aerial imagery please note that this will be indicative only for the purposes of the pre application if it becomes clear that a measured building survey will be required we will communicate this and would be able to accommodate this on an hourly rate preparation brief fee 300 vat expenses to be invoiced upon completion of the existing information stage 2 concept developed design we will then prepare a set of concept drawings in line with your brief as part of this we will continue discussions with our planning colleagues to make sure our initial design is likely to be suitable from a planning perspective this concept design stage will include proposed site plans access and parking arrangements we will present these designs to you via email once complete to receive your feedback on the proposed layout from which point an allowance of one round of amends is to be made in the event that further amends are requested outside of the given scope then this can be accommodated with an hourly rate fee we will send these out for approval before finalising the drawing pack ready for submission concept design fee 950 vat expenses to be invoiced upon submission of the design to the client total architecture fee 1 250 vat expenses to be invoiced upon submission of the detailed design to the client exclusions our fees above do not allow for any work following the submission of a planning application should the client require further assistance with regards to technical design procurement of builders costs and project management we would be happy to provide an additional proposal in this regard our fees do not allow for any external consultants which may be required such as structural engineers and topographical survey render a highly realistic english village streetscape under clear and bright summer weather conditions use natural lighting with soft shadows and mild cloud cover in a blue sky to create a warm calm atmosphere apply traditional english vernacular architecture to all visible buildings the two storey building on the left should be clad in red orange handmade brickwork with an irregular weathered surface the entire facade should be partially covered in dense mature green ivy especially on the upper floor and around windows include white painted timber sash windows with multi pane glazing symmetrically arranged a pale limestone or ironstone base course should run along the ground level slightly protruding the pavement adjacent to this building should include a narrow concrete or stone kerb and minimal verge the three storey central building should be constructed from golden brown ironstone with a rough uneven texture and coursed rubble masonry the roof should be steeply pitched and clad in grey slate tiles with three red brick chimneys and a central white dormer window with a pitched roof all windows should be white painted timber casement style evenly spaced and traditionally proportioned the two storey building to the right should also be built from slightly darker ironstone with flush dark timber framed casement windows and a grey slate gabled roof the facade should be simpler more utilitarian hinting at an agricultural heritage the road surface should be lightly worn grey asphalt with slight cracking and faded texture paint w end in white road marking text near the foreground include two distinct grassy green areas one to the right of the road junction and another along the far right verge grass should appear slightly patchy and naturally worn blending into the edges of the tarmac and a small gravel track vegetation should include a large mature deciduous tree on the far right casting soft shade across the grass emphasise natural imperfections material patina and the interplay of light and texture across brick stone and greenery should there be any deviation to the brief and scope identified above we reserve the right to renegotiate our fees within the letter to reflect these changes thanks architecture
