Ailteir Studio

Ailteir Studio is an architects practice based in Bearsden, Glasgow, serving the local areas (Milngavie, Bishopbriggs, Kirkintilloch, Lenzie, Loch Lomond, Kilearn, Balfron and more) as well as the West Coast, Central and Southern Scotland.

The practice can accommodate all types of architectural services from feasibility and planning applications to warrant, construction information, production information and full project management services.

Ailteir Studio also offers a home consultancy service for the home owner who is looking for ideas and advice to improve their property's layout and energy efficiency.

Since its conception in 2009 Ailteir Studio has worked on a number of extensions and refurbishments. The principal architect, Matthew Merrick, is RIAS Chartered and brings over twenty five years experience in architecture and construction in Scotland to the practice.

Ailteir Studio is registered with the Architects Registration Board and carries Professional Indemnity Insurance. Matthew would welcome the opportunity to meet with you and discuss your needs.

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Glasgow based architect practice offering the highest standards of modern construction and innovation with a sustainable approach to materials and construction

Services

Ailteir Studio provides a wholistic approach to the brief and client requirements. We aim to adopt a Scottish vernacular which is modern while respecting the original fabric of a building and it's environment. Each client is unique, each site or property is unique, every situation demands a bespoke solution which responds to the particular brief.

Architectural Design

After a briefing by the client to establish project aims an initial concept design stage is started.
This comprises a full site survey and sketch design phase called Work Stage A (see the video below).
The drawings and concepts established at this stage form the basis for the work stages which follow.

Planning & Warrant Applications

Work Stages B-C are where we transfer the survey information and concept designs from Stage A to
Computer Aided Design software (CAD). CAD drawings are accurate representations of the concept and can be used for consultation with local authorities and estimation of price by contractors. If required an application for planning permission can be made. Ailteir-studio will consult with planning authorities and acquire permissions for clients. When planning permission has been approved a warrant may be required which provides compliance with Scottish Building regulations. Warrant approval is required before work may start. Ailteir-studio will coordinate with engineers and building control to acquire warrants at Work Stage E.

Construction

Ailteir Studio may be appointed beyond the statutory approvals stage to provide construction and tendering information. We can advise on contracts and appointments using standard RIAS and JCT contracts. The architects can inspect works and issue certificates as contracts progress to completion and hand over if required.

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Ailteir Studio architect's practice provides a wholistic approach to the brief and client requirements
Ailteir Studio's philosophy -  each client is unique, each site or property is unique, all demand a bespoke solution
A modern building has to perform to the highest standards of engery conservation and performance.

Philosophy

Ailteir Studio provides a wholistic approach to the brief and client requirements.
We aim to adopt a Scottish vernacular which is modern while respecting the original fabric of a building and it's environment. Each client is unique, each site or property is unique, every situation demands a bespoke solution which responds to the particular brief.

Sustainability

We aim to provide the highest standards of modern construction and innovation with a sustainable approach to materials and construction. A modern building has to perform to the highest standards of engery conservation and performance. We use the latest materials and construction techniques to achieve statutory and client requirements.

We adopt a Scottish vernacular, modern while respecting the original building and it's environment

Pricing

Ailteir Studio offers a free first consultation and a no obligation quotation. Ailteir Studio's fees are calculated in three possible ways. A percentage basis, a lump sum or time charged by agreement. The most common is the percentage method where the architect's fees are calculated as a percentage of the total building cost.

Before fees can be estimated the client and architect need to establish the services to be provided,
the approximate budget and the type of work.

Architects divide up projects in terms of work stages expressed as a percentage of the whole.
Stage A is "Appraisal" used to ascertain if a scheme is feasible. Stages B-D develop a scheme from Stage A into a brief with an outline set of drawings. Initial discussions with the statutory authorities may begin.
Stages D and E are usually associated with a planning application and then a building warrant application to show the proposals comply with current statutory standards. Construction cannot start without a warrant.

During work stages F/G and H/ L the warrant information is developed further to produce construction
information and specifications for the builder. With traditional procurement the contract is administered
by the architect on site to completion.

Clients may select from these services as they require and payments are made in stages.
An architect's appointment is agreed with the client prior to work commencing.

Ailteir Studio carries full professional indemnity insurance.