Services
At forma, we create thoughtfully designed homes, offering services from early concept ideas and planning applications to detailed 3D models and visualisations.
Following the RIBA Plan of Work, our process ensures a clear, structured journey from concept to completion. Whether you’re exploring options, preparing a planning application, or seeking high-quality visuals, we tailor our approach to your project.
See our testimonials to discover how we’ve helped others bring their homes to life.
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Design Stages, explained:
Stage 1: Preparation and Brief
☑ We meet via video to discuss your ideas and create a clear brief
☑ We review how you use your current spaces and identify improvements
☑ We produce initial drawings of the site and existing buildings
☑ You’ll need to arrange a topographical and building survey
☑ These drawings form the foundation for the next design stages
☑ We review how you use your current spaces and identify improvements
☑ We produce initial drawings of the site and existing buildings
☑ You’ll need to arrange a topographical and building survey
☑ These drawings form the foundation for the next design stages
Stage 2: Conceptual Design
☑ We use your brief to explore options and set the project’s direction
☑ Initial sketches focus on context, orientation, layout, form, and scale
☑ Sketches are developed into 3D models to help you visualise the design
☑ Video meetings keep you involved to review and guide the concept
☑ Initial sketches focus on context, orientation, layout, form, and scale
☑ Sketches are developed into 3D models to help you visualise the design
☑ Video meetings keep you involved to review and guide the concept
Stage 3: Spatial Coordination/Planning Permission
☑ We finalise the design based on your feedback from earlier stages
☑ We submit a planning application to your Local Planning Authority
☑ We submit a planning application to your Local Planning Authority
☑ After submission, the application is made available for public comment
☑ The submission includes drawings and a Design & Access Statement
☑ Once approved, the drawings can be sent to builders for accurate quotes
☑ The submission includes drawings and a Design & Access Statement
☑ Once approved, the drawings can be sent to builders for accurate quotes
Stage 4: Technical Design/Building Regulations
☑ We prepare detailed technical drawings for building regulations approval
☑ The drawings ensure safety, energy, and construction standards are met
☑ A structural engineer is appointed to review the structure
☑ Drawings are submitted to Building Control for approval
☑ Once approved, drawings can be sent to builders for accurate quotes
☑ The drawings ensure safety, energy, and construction standards are met
☑ A structural engineer is appointed to review the structure
☑ Drawings are submitted to Building Control for approval
☑ Once approved, drawings can be sent to builders for accurate quotes
Thinking about a project or just have a question? We'd love to hear from you! Please feel free to get in touch via our contact page below.