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Left image is of a blue, beige and white interior of a bedroom, middle image is of an opened booklet of proposed architectural drawings for two dwellings and on the right is an image of a pale blue and white interior design of a boudoir corner
Left image is of a blue, beige and white interior of a bedroom, middle image is of an opened booklet of proposed architectural drawings for two dwellings and on the right is an image of a pale blue and white interior design of a boudoir corner
Left image is of a blue, beige and white interior of a bedroom, middle image is of an opened booklet of proposed architectural drawings for two dwellings and on the right is an image of a pale blue and white interior design of a boudoir corner

What it's like to work with us

Cut down on the number of different companies (and their separate fees) that you have to hire by working with us

A lot of people think there’s a stark choice between working with a big firm who can do everything you need, and a small one who will look after you better but can only often a limited range of services. The whole idea of Urbanist Architecture is to put our clients in a position where they don’t have to make that trade-off at all.

Yes, when you compare us with other architecture firms, you may think we are more expensive than some of our competitors. But, you are paying for a successful transformational change through creative design and planning strategies tailored to your needs. When you compare us with other architects, you will start to realise that you would have to hire at least five different firms to do what we can do alone.

RIBA chartered architect and architectural designer working on a project together in the Greenwich officer
Modern and airy wood and glass staircase landing leading directly onto formal dining room and sleek kitchen
Sketchy renders of a corner plot development of commercial space on the ground floor, three floors of flats of various bedroom sizes and a roof terrace lined with green shrubs

Conceptual & Developed Design + Planning

At this stage, we will maximise the potential of your property, develop visionary yet realistic design solutions and secure your planning permission.

You should factor in around 2-4% of your construction cost to cover this stage.

Perspective of a building being sliced in the middle showcasing the different levels of the development such as the ground floor being a commercial clothes shop, the three floors on stop varying in one bedroom or two bedroom in sizes as well as the garden roof top terrace

Technical Design + Building Regulations​

At this stage, we will design simple, feasible and cost-effective design solutions, assemble a tender package and secure your building control approval.

You should factor in around 5-7% of your construction cost to cover this stage.

Contractor and contract administrator working side by side on a construction site, reviewing the drawings and schedule on an iPad

Contract Administration + Construction​ Inspection

At this stage, we will administrate the building contract with the most ideal contractor, prevent any possible issues that may arise on-site and complete your project on time and within budget.

You should factor in around 4-6% of your construction cost to cover this stage.

“ They helped me almost triple my rental income! I got my planning permission not just for converting my house into flats but for also extending my property. I quickly realised how an architect could do much more for me! ”

John R. — London

“ Friendly, helpful and professional approach. Very impressed by how they took care of my planning application and made it such a simple and easy process thank you. ”

O. Wilson — London

“ I found Urbanist via the planning portal. Helped me through my planning application amid working remotely due to COVID lockdown but everything went smoothly. ”

Lee W. — Oxford

“ My biggest barrier to achieve my goal on my home renovation project was the planning permission. After countless years of frustrated attempts with other London architects and the disappointment of losing the applications every time, my motivation was drained. But I gave my project a final try with Urbanist Architecture and eventually this architecture company succeeded in getting the planning permission for me. Can't thank them enough. ”

Leonard M. — London

“ Excellent customer service by Urbanist Architecture. Their standards are very impressive. Nicole was most helpful all the way. She is a great architect with truly in-depth knowledge of her field. The whole team is very customer orientated. It would be a pleasure to work with them on any future projects. ”

Hon. Lord A. — London

“ We have used Urbanist Architecture for designing our home extension and also for getting planning permission. They designed different creative designs for us and the planning process went very smoothly. A first class service; highly recommend! ”

G. Thomas — Kent

“ I am very happy with the service I received. You were very efficient, emphatic and friendly. ”

Nicholas H. — West Sussex

“ The service we have received far exceeds what we were expecting. From the moment we made contact with Urbanist Architecture the service has been totally professional - they have been prompt with their response, did what they said they were going to do without any fuss and kept to time constraints. Would have no hesitation in recommending this organisation. ”

Glynn — London
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Gold drop lighting fixture with grey radiators in the background
Our architectural services is not the cheapest but the extra price is definitely worth the higher quality design solutions you will receive along with the finest planning advice. If you don’t have to experience the frustrations, unnecessary expense and confusion too often associated with construction, then it is to your advantage to spend more on the project, not less.
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Managing Director
Ufuk Bahar

BA(Hons) MA
Managing Director

Portrait of Ufuk Bahar, BA(Hons) MA
Managing Director

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We specialise in crafting creative design and planning strategies to unlock the hidden potential of developments, secure planning permission and deliver imaginative projects on tricky sites

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