Nick has built up a reputation for residential design as a former co-director and principle architect at DPA Architects Ltd (formally David Page Associates) and Once Architecture Ltd. He has over twenty years experience in the residential sector with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of design, planning, construction and project management.
In 2013 he was awarded a silver medal in the Cambridge Marshall's 'DraWing' development competition within the housing category. His project 'The Pastures' in 2016 was awarded 'best small development' by Cambridge Property Awards. He has a creative background & his interests include photography & all aspects of architecture.
In 2013 he was awarded a silver medal in the Cambridge Marshall's 'DraWing' development competition within the housing category. His project 'The Pastures' in 2016 was awarded 'best small development' by Cambridge Property Awards. He has a creative background & his interests include photography & all aspects of architecture.
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NP Architects is an award-winning RIBA Chartered Practice located in central Cambridge. We have built a firm reputation for excellence in residential design, working for both private clients and local property developers.
We provide a high quality, client-focused service within Cambridge, Cambridgeshire and the surrounding region, offering a comprehensive design service including feasibility studies, master planning, planning applications, passive house design, construction drawings and contract administration.Our Cambridge architectural practice was founded following the dissolution of DPA Architects Ltd (formally David Page Associates) and Once Architecture Ltd.
We provide a high quality, client-focused service within Cambridge, Cambridgeshire and the surrounding region, offering a comprehensive design service including feasibility studies, master planning, planning applications, passive house design, construction drawings and contract administration.Our Cambridge architectural practice was founded following the dissolution of DPA Architects Ltd (formally David Page Associates) and Once Architecture Ltd.
We are looking for a talented and motivated individual with strong design and technical skills to join our team. You must therefore be able to demonstrate strong capabilities across RIBA stages 4-7. Knowledge and practice in Revit would be an advantage as the majority of staff are now trained in this software.
By Michael McKay MCIAT, Certified Passive House Designer at NP Architects Ltd. No time for reading? Do you require Passive House design services? Feel free to contact us for a discussion. Passive House or Passivhaus (German) is a standard of building design which looks at the art of keeping the heat in a building through efficient design, therefore reducing the energy needed to heat a building in the first place.
By Michael McKay MCIAT, Certified Passive House Designer at NP Architects Ltd. As we know, there are many variables to consider when evaluating cost, depending on the size, location and specification of a building.
The research project CEPHUS, in partnership with the European Commission, published a study and conducted a comparison on architecturally identical houses built to the lowest legal standards and the required material cost increase to facilitate the Passive House standard.The results ranged from a 2% to 17% increase with an average of an 8% increase in build costs.
The research project CEPHUS, in partnership with the European Commission, published a study and conducted a comparison on architecturally identical houses built to the lowest legal standards and the required material cost increase to facilitate the Passive House standard.The results ranged from a 2% to 17% increase with an average of an 8% increase in build costs.
What fees do architects charge? Architect's fees can vary considerably depending on the level of service, complexity, location and type of project required. If you are getting competitive quotes you may wish to distinguish between RIBA Chartered Practices and other designers. Anyone can with CAD software offer 'architectural services' but only architects can use the name architect and be an RIBA member.
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Nicholas Jennett
Aug 06, 2020
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I was really pleased with the service I got from NP Architects. The design they produced was imaginative and absolutely in line with what I wanted. They then managed the construction work in a very professional and responsive way. Nick was always available to consult with the contractor and together they found solutions to all the issues that arose. The handling of the contractor's invoices was very professional.
Helen Pimblett
Dec 04, 2018
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Thoroughly professional service in assessing my requirements for a new house and providing thought-provoking and well-grounded advice offering really interesting alternative solutions. I shall definitely be returning to follow up with the full development of these ideas when the time comes. Very satisfying process.
