thetinothproject Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 We have been working on layouts since April and managed to come up with something that worked for us and we were happy, however after a meeting with planning consultant we were advised to change orientation of the house (previous one was unlikely to be approved by planning). Now we have received two options for layout but we are not keen on it as we are losing a fair bit of space to the 'views' and everything seems a bit more squashed. the site is not an easy one as we need to have front facade look like its the main entrance but in reality it will be utility door and the main entrance to be on the side by the driveway. Main views are to the left and some views at the back of the house. We asked for both entrances (utility and main) to be connected for access to utility/laundry/ cloakroom we don't want the back of kitchen counter to be by the windows as we are losing cupboard space Architect seems to only take exact directions from us rather than give his ideas of what might work better. So I guess I am here to ask if anyone has any clever ideas/ suggestions what else could work here? Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 I much prefer ground floor option 1. Option 2 seems a bit disjointed and does not flow as well. If you want more direct access from the side create a corridor from main hall to side door through what is currently plant room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adsibob Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 I can’t see the orientation of your “previous orientation”. That shows the direction of the views, but your first two diagrams don’t. Could you clarify? Also, how important is it to you to have a view from the gym? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieKLP Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 Are they a real architect, have you checked they are ARB registered? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpmiller Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 1 hour ago, CharlieKLP said: Are they a real architect, have you checked they are ARB registered? why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetinothproject Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, Adsibob said: I can’t see the orientation of your “previous orientation”. That shows the direction of the views, but your first two diagrams don’t. Could you clarify? Also, how important is it to you to have a view from the gym? don't need to have the 'view' from the gym but would be nice to have a window in gym. re 'previous orientation' - the site layout has the previous orientation - the other two drawings has new orientation (we had to spin the house 90 degrees Edited June 6, 2022 by thetinothproject Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieKLP Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 18 minutes ago, dpmiller said: why? Because I don’t think they are an architect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpmiller Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, CharlieKLP said: Because I don’t think they are an architect. on what grounds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieKLP Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 4 minutes ago, dpmiller said: on what grounds? Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thetinothproject Posted June 6, 2022 Author Share Posted June 6, 2022 6 minutes ago, CharlieKLP said: Because I don’t think they are an architect. He is an architect, but I believe overwhelmed with work that the company we instructed throws at him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpmiller Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 4 minutes ago, CharlieKLP said: Why? because you're making an accusation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieKLP Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) 3 hours ago, dpmiller said: because you're making an accusation It wasn’t an accusation, but definitely a query and a twist of doubt. I don’t really like it when people claim to be architects when they haven’t done the qualifications. It’s about customers getting what they are promised as well as professional integrity. Edited June 6, 2022 by CharlieKLP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simplysimon Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 1 hour ago, CharlieKLP said: I don’t really like it when people claim to be architects when they haven’t done the qualifications. lots of people have a qualification, unfortunately that doesn't mean they are at the top of their game, nor even competent in that profession. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETC Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 1 minute ago, Simplysimon said: lots of people have a qualification, unfortunately that doesn't mean they are at the top of their game, nor even competent in that profession. Unfortunately in architecture very true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieKLP Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) 11 minutes ago, Simplysimon said: lots of people have a qualification, unfortunately that doesn't mean they are at the top of their game, nor even competent in that profession. Same with doctors, but the fact is ‘Architect’ is a legally protected term. If the company OP is using is claiming that they have architects if they do not, then it’s illegal. Edited June 6, 2022 by CharlieKLP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) @thetinothproject states he is an architect, as per the other thread on architects it’s about what the OP wants, not what “professionals” thinks he should have. I turned our build round 90’ to face the drive, not the road which also gave us a South facing lounge, diner and conservatory 👍 Edited June 6, 2022 by joe90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieKLP Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 2 minutes ago, joe90 said: @thetinothproject states he is an architect, as per the other thread on architects it’s about what the OP wants, not what “professionals” thinks he should have. ‘Wanting’ someone to be an architect doesn’t make someone an architect. The term is protected so if they’ve said that to OP then I think it should be brought up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 (edited) 7 minutes ago, CharlieKLP said: Wanting’ someone to be an architect doesn’t make someone an architect. No, @thetinothproject stated he WAS an architect, why do you question this? Why don’t you give us some insight as a professional on the original question rather than question other people’s qualifications! Edited June 6, 2022 by joe90 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieKLP Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 5 minutes ago, joe90 said: No, @thetinothproject stated he WAS an architect, why do you question this? Why don’t you give us some insight as a professional on the original question rather than question other people’s qualifications! The company OP is using doesn’t have any architects. I think it’s important people aren’t mislead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 18 minutes ago, joe90 said: give us some insight as a professional on the original question And? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ETC Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 36 minutes ago, CharlieKLP said: The company OP is using doesn’t have any architects. I think it’s important people aren’t mislead. Who are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 1 hour ago, CharlieKLP said: The company OP is using doesn’t have any architects. Evidence? Nothing on the drawings above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieKLP Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 3 minutes ago, joe90 said: Evidence? Nothing on the drawings above. @thetinothproject do yourself a favour and type their name or company into this register. https://architects-register.org.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe90 Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 @CharlieKLP why are you more interested in discrediting people than helping the OP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieKLP Posted June 6, 2022 Share Posted June 6, 2022 4 minutes ago, joe90 said: @CharlieKLP why are you more interested in discrediting people than helping the OP? I think the first thing you should do before you hire someone, is check their credentials and that they/their company are presenting themselves truthfully. That’s my helpful advice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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