Ablett Architects offer an individual service providing an appropriate response to the brief and the site, whether it is a traditional or contemporary solution. We have expertise in preparing condition surveys and quinquennial inspections including formulating long term repair plans. We have an established track record of repairing and conserving buildings from the twelfth to twentieth centuries as well as sensitively adapting existing and historic buildings to suit new uses.
Planning
We can help you prepare a brief and develop the design with you and apply for planning permission and listed building consents.
Ecclesiastical exemption
We are fully conversant of the need to prepare documentation and discuss projects with Diocesan Advisory Committees and with amenity societies and assist parishes in obtaining a Faculty.
Building Regulations
Whether preparing a submission to the local authority or to an approved inspector we will manage the process.
Project Management
We can assemble the design team, obtain fee offers from consultants and advise you on their services. We expect to lead the design team and ensure that the agreed programme for the project is maintained.
Quinquennial surveys
We are experienced in undertaking regular inspections of buildings and providing reports with clearly set out recommendations. We can also work with a quantity surveyor to cost the recommended repair and upgrade works to assist in medium term budgeting.
Detailed design work
Whether an item of joinery, an internal or external alteration or repair, or the design of a new building we’ll undertake the design, obtain quotes or tenders, co-ordinating and leading the design team as appropriate.
Architectual Design Process
At Ablett we make the whole design process very simple
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Blending new with the existing
October 15, 2018The refurbishment, alterations and sizeable extensions to a private house, which we completed late last year, have blended seamlessly with the existing. The new landscaping is also...
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A Tower with a view
October 8, 2018Lollard’s Tower at Lambeth Palace is named after the nickname for heretics, who were reputed to have been imprisoned in the atmospheric timber lined cell to the top floor. The im...
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A landmark spire is shingled
October 8, 2018The fine listed church of St Mary the Virgin at the village of Laverstoke, Hampshire, designed by noted Victorian architect John L Pearson in 1896, had suffered weathering and wood...
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The Cathedral of the Sea
The major repair work to the seventeenth century tower and the twelfth century chancel, funded by the World War One Centenary Cathedral Repair Fund, is featured in this brochure.
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Our general brochure
This brochure provides a general overview of the work of the practice. For more information on all our services please call: 020 8315 6619 or email: office@ablettarchitects.co.uk
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Lambeth Palace Library
Our extensive repair, conservation and restoration work to the magnificent seventeenth century Great Hall, at the heart of the Palace complex, is featured in this brochure.
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