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Our Services

McGarrigle Ayre Architects provide a full range of architectural services, supporting projects from early concept through to construction and completion. We work with homeowners, developers, businesses and public sector clients across the island to deliver practical, carefully considered design solutions.

Feasibility

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Site Appraisals

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Planning

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Building Regulations

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Technical Design

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Onsite Support

Feasibility ✳︎ Site Appraisals ✳︎ Planning ✳︎ Building Regulations ✳︎ Technical Design ✳︎ Onsite Support

Get In Touch

If you're interested in working with us, please complete our enquiry form with a few details about your project. We'll review your message and one of our Architect’s will get back to you, normally within 2 days.

We will then get in touch to arrange a suitable time to visit your at the project address normally and discuss your project in more detail. Once we understand your project, we will be able to provide you with an accurate quote for our services based on the level of input you require from us.

For further information regarding our process, see below.

Our Process

We structure our projects in line with the Royal Institute of British Architects Plan of Work, a recognised framework that guides a project from the initial idea through to completion on site.
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  • We meet with you to establish and agree the project brief. This includes discussing your objectives, reviewing the site, identifying any constraints, and outlining the scope of the project. Based on the agreed brief, we then prepare our fee proposal and confirm the scope of architectural services, and other other information we will require.

  • We prepare initial design proposals based on the agreed brief. These explore layout, scale, form and appearance, helping establish the overall architectural concept.
    Once the initial designs are prepared, we meet with you to review the proposals, discuss the options and agree any refinements before progressing the design to the next stage.

  • The design is developed in greater detail, refining the layout, materials and external appearance of the building. At this stage we may coordinate the design with other consultants. Once the design is agreed, we prepare the drawings and supporting information required for the planning application and submit this on your behalf.

  • Part 1 – Building Regulations Submission
    Following planning approval, we prepare the drawings and information required for the Building Regulations and submit this to Building Control. This stage demonstrates that the proposed design complies with the relevant building regulations.

    Part 2 – Technical Design
    Depending on the level of information you require on the project, we then develop the design into a detailed technical package. This includes construction drawings and specifications that allow the project to be accurately priced and constructed in collaboration with a Cost Consultant. Alternatively, some clients prefer to engage directly with a builder themselves at this stage.

  • Once a contractor has been appointed, construction works begin on site. During this stage we can act as Contract Administrator, carrying out periodic site inspections to monitor progress and help ensure the works are being carried out in accordance with the approved drawings and specifications. We also administer the building contract, review contractor information, respond to queries during construction and certify payments as the works progress. Alternatively some of our clients manage their contractor themselves.

Work With Us
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“McGarrigle Ayre Architects work tirelessly at every step of the way to achieve the best possible outcome for the project in hand. I have dealt with this company for many years and never found them wanting. This coupled with the warm professional and friendly approach makes them the first choice every time.” 

- Stephen Morgan

“Their professionalism and industry experience are unrivalled with consistently high standards of service and quality. From formalising designs, seeking planning consent and preparing detailed drawings for building control approval McGarrigle Ayre Architects have never let us down, always delivering excellent results in terms of time frames and project costs.“

- Alex Clucas, Clucas Plc.

“McGarrigle Ayre Architects provided a very professional service; they have guided us through a difficult and challenging project. They had a deep understanding of all matters, and given us lots of valuable suggestions. There are so many reasons to recommend them!“

- Alvin Peng Li, CEO – CGMS