Lewis Foster Lewis

read moreLewis Foster Lewis are a small team of design professionals who aim to provide our clients with a comprehensive architectural service. As architects we aim to provide a sound working relationship that will contribute significantly to the success of a project. Time spent in preliminary discussion about the requirements, the timetable, the budget and the nature and cost of professional services is time well spent. Since founding the practice, Russell has built up a team of fellow professionals who share his vision and passion for architecture.

read moreAfter we have formulated a design brief with you we will start by exploring the brief in more detail before drawing up some provisional layouts. At this stage we will meet with you again to discuss the drawings in finer detail. We will then provide you with a complete set of drawings for your approval. Once you are happy with the proposal, we will prepare the planning application on your behalf. This will include a Design and Access statement, used to justify the design to the planning authority.

read moreAs architects we can provide a range of services. For a building project, these include investigating the feasibility of the requirements, developing design proposals, applying for statutory approvals, preparing construction information, obtaining tenders for the building work and administering a building contract. Although a full service has obvious benefits, the client might only require us initially for exploratory services to help determine the optimum way to achieve the objectives, or to carry out specific activities such as preparing a planning application.

read moreAt the start of any project you will have a couple of ideas to improve your house and probably also a lot of questions. You may want a larger kitchen of perhaps want to create open plan living space? Maybe you have a change in circumstances - a new addition to the family, older children leaving or returning home? All these are common scenarios that may start you thinking about making alterations to your home. We are here to help! Our free consultation is an informal chat about your project where we can discuss your ideas as well as throw some more into the melting pot.

read moreAs Project managers we initially prepare detailed construction drawings and a schedule of works. We would specify all electrical and plumbing works and kitchen design to include all lighting positions and finished details. We then co-ordinate all these details, appoint a structural engineer to prepare the necessary calculations for the structural work and make an application to the Local Authority for approval of these drawings under the Building Regulations. Two or three contractors who we work with on a regular basis are then invited to tender for the project.

read moreBuilding Regulations are a set of minimum requirements designed to secure Health & Safety and welfare of people in and around buildings and to conserve fuel and energy. We pride ourselves at not only meeting the current standards, but also taking several steps further to provide you with a comprehensive set of drawings that will give a builder detailed information and therefore give your project the best chance of running smoothly, on time and to budget.

read moreWe have been involved in a number of conservation and listed building projects in both the domestic and commercial market. In order to convert or renovate a listed building you need to do a lot of research and seek good trustworthy advice. Lewis Foster Lewis are well experienced in this field and we can illustrate our work by reference to other projects we have worked on with Listed Building Officers in the area. The choices you make in terms of alterations to a listed building will have a dramatic impact on your chances of achieving listed building consent for these alterations.

read moreWe all look at our homes and wonder how we can improve our living environment. Some clients want to build using cutting edge technologies, others prefer traditional construction methods. Contemporary design can mean an extension to a listed building using traditional materials and building techniques or a modern glass structure that brings your garden into your home. As designers we understand and listen to our clients so it is your ideas linked with our inspiration that helps create the contemporary style that suits your project.