BUILDING YOUR DESIGN TEAM
Paul Newman reveals how to bring the right people together to achieve a wow home
There are a range of different design routes for self builders to choose from, covering a broad range of approaches. You might decide to use a fullyqualified architect, who will have seven years of training behind them and a strong grounding in a wide range of design disciplines. Architectural technicians may be similarly talented, but they’re often more focussed on buildability than creative flair. Whoever you’re considering, it’s vital to look at the individual company, how much they charge, what they’re going to do for you and where you want to sit in that continuum. Package companies, for instance, can offer both standard designs and in-house architectural teams. But they may not offer quite the bespoke service that an architect charging £20,000+ might.