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The LA Way Part 4: Deliver with Control
The final stage of The LA Way is ‘Deliver with Control’, when the rigorous definition, bold design and precise development of the three previous stages come to fruition during the construction phase.
Delivering with control means empowering the wider project team while maintaining clear oversight of programme, quality and execution. It requires proactive project management, attention to detail and the swift resolution of challenges without compromising the integrity of the client’s vision and our design.
The LA Way Part 3: Develop with Precision
Step three of The LA Way is where our client’s vision is transformed into coordinated technical reality. This stage is where communication, coordination and technical excellence become critical.
The LA Way Part 2: Design with Boldness
As we celebrate our 45th anniversary and reaffirm our commitment to True Prime® we are sharing the philosophy and processes that underpin our work through a series of journal articles and short films.
Together, these explore The LA Way: our carefully considered and continually refined four-part approach to delivering exceptional architecture.
The LA Way, Part 1: Define with Rigour
As we celebrate our 45th anniversary and reaffirm our commitment to True Prime® we are sharing the philosophy and processes that underpin our work through a series of journal articles and short films.
Together, these explore The LA Way: our carefully considered and continually refined four-part approach to delivering exceptional architecture.
8 questions to ask before designing your home
Before we commence any residential project, we ask our clients to complete a detailed briefing questionnaire. Refined over many years of experience working on True Prime® homes, this survey contains questions that inform not only our designs, but also the approach we take to the project and the partners we choose to work with.
To assist anyone planning a residential project and preparing to approach an architect, we have distilled this process into eight crucial questions that are worth answering before the briefing process begins:
Spotlight On Wilton Crescent: Preserving Heritage While Creating Modern Homes
Having completed three refurbishment projects on Wilton Crescent, LA London has developed extensive experience navigating the street’s unique architectural, planning and conservation challenges. We explore the remarkable history and evolution of one of Belgravia’s most prestigious addresses.
Who Does What on a Prime Residential Project?
To help provide clarity for clients embarking on renovation or construction work, we’ve put together a glossary of the roles and responsibilities of 12 key team members involved on a typical prime residential project.
What Makes a Great Project Team? 5 Factors for Success
LA London shares the top five qualities we look for in a potential collaborator, and how we ensure teams work together successfully for the duration of a project.
Buying in London: A Guide for International Buyers, Part 2: Post-Purchase
In the second instalment of our two-part Guide for International Buyers, LA London partners Kathryn Archer and Andrew Paulson reveal the key considerations for overseas clients undertaking a renovation project in the capital.
The Building Safety Act: What We’ve Learned, One Year On
The 2022 Building Safety Act was introduced in October last year. We look at some of the questions we have been asked about the BSA, especially with regard to Higher Risk Buildings (HRBs), and its impact so far.
