Designing your dream home, simply.

Designing and building your own home can feel overwhelming - full of decisions, jargon and red tape. We make it simpler with our clear 5-Step process, guiding you from first meeting to move-in. Book your free Zoom Discovery Meeting to get started.

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Discovery Meeting: The Focus Is on You

Unlike many architects, we begin by understanding you — how you want to live and what matters most in your home. This helps us design a space that’s truly aligned with your values and lifestyle.

What to Expect

- A relaxed, no-obligation 1-hour online meeting
- No need to prepare documents
- We’ll explore your aspirations, lifestyle, and challenges
- You’ll get to ask us anything about our work and ethos
- If we’re a good fit, we’ll explain the next steps and how we work

Your 5-Step Journey

Step 1: Research

We start by understanding your needs and visiting your home/plot.
You’ll receive a detailed Project DNA Briefing Document covering:

- Your lifestyle goals and design priorities
- How our designs can achieve your goals
- Site opportunities and constraints
- Which consultants may be needed for your project

Step 2: Ideas

Here’s where the creativity flows. We’ll present:

- Hand-drawn and digital sketch designs
- Scaled plans, cross-sections, and 3D visualisations
- Designs that balance beauty, energy-efficiency, and your lifestyle
You’ll review and approve your preferred direction before we move forward.

Step 3: Permission

We handle the entire planning process:

- Strategy to maximise approval chances
- Drawings, elevations, and 3D visuals for submission
- Liaising with the planning authority and advocating on your behalf

Step 4: Technical

We make your design build-ready:

- Detailed construction drawings
- Building Regulations compliance
- Integration with engineers, energy consultants, and specialists
- Material specification and builder-ready documents

Step 5: Build

We guide you through construction to completion:

- Help selecting a trusted builder
- Preparation of contracts and timelines
- Site visits every few weeks to check progress
- Payment authorisation, change tracking, and final snagging
- Full handover and support as you settle into your new home

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of projects do you take on?

We design:

- New homes with a minimum build budget of £500,000
- Large extensions starting from £250,000 + VAT
Our ideal clients value sustainability, energy performance, and natural materials.

Where do you work?

We’re based in the South East but work on projects across the UK (and internationally) via Zoom. Location isn’t a limitation.

What services do you provide?

We offer a full architectural service for:

- Bespoke new homes
- Major eco-extensions
We also bring in specialist consultants from our trusted network as needed.

What are your fees?

Typically 8–15% of build cost, depending on project size, complexity, and scope. We will offer a fixed fee once we fully understand your needs and the scope of the project.

How much does it cost to build?

Budget at least £3,500/m² for interior space, plus:

- Demolition (if needed)
- Site services (for new plots)
- Renewable technologies and landscaping

Also allow for professional and approval fees in your total budget.

How long will a project take?

New build: Minimum 2 years from start to finish
- Design + planning: up to 9-12 months
- Technical + build: 12–15 months
Large extension: 18 months total

Ready to discuss a project? Get in touch today.

Discuss a project

01273 204065
info@koruarchitects.co.uk

Studio 221, 91 Western Road,
Brighton and Hove, BN1 2NW

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