Accessible architecture – disabled modifications for private and public buildings
We are specialists providing disabled adaptations in homes for people with disabilities or the elderly, access modifications for listed buildings and disabled access to public spaces.  For families, inspiring spaces for bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas are tailor-made for those using them. Thoughtfully designed, we will have consulted closely with the whole family, carers, deputies and other health professionals to ensure we understand what is needed. The result meets those needs and still looks like a home, not an institution. Further information is at our RETHINK treatise on design philosophy under the services link.
Our experience in this field includes small-scale works and some very large projects (visit our Adult Education), access modifications for listed buildings as well as the following domestic adaptations:

Cropwell Barn Conversion                     SCOPE
                       

Accessible equipment & environmental controls
We know about:

• Devices that well, how they are powered, best installed and integrated into rooms and the rest of the house.
• Doors – from width to automation – and how big garages need to be.
• Planning an accessible bathroom with hoists, rise and fall sinks, body driers, nursing and changing benches. We understand showers down to which temperature controls work best. Then there are nurse call and monitoring systems – we know what works well.
• Integrating environmental controls to work the TV and entertainment systems, heating, and rise and fall kitchen surfaces.
• Hoists, and how to make movement from one room to another without making equipment the focus of a room.
• Floor and wall surfaces, and which work best.
• Heating large houses and the water, power and gas capacity you need to make adapted, heavily serviced buildings work.

Services
This specialist work is referred to us through solicitors generally acting for clients in the case of medical negligence, and through Scope.

As architects first and foremost, we can work through complex design challenges to create better spaces where others may not. We think we work really well with families and professionals and go about our work in a considered, respectful and diligent manner. We have considerable skill and expertise in the design and remodelling of buildings to provide fully accessible homes.

• Early site visits to assess the potential for adaptation and extension
• Measured surveys of existing building as a basis for feasibility studies
• Detailed feasibility plans to explore the various options for adaptation and extension
• Liaison with occupational therapists and case managers
• Cost plans for builders works,  specialist equipment and fittings, fees for planning and building control submissions, architect’s and engineer’s fees
• Assistance to solicitors and barristers for case preparation regarding the proposed works
• Detailed drawings for planning and building control submissions
• Drawings and specifications to send out to tendering contractors
• Tender analysis and oversee the appointment of a contractor
• Act as contract administrator overseeing the works to completion and six months defects period