PRACTICE PROFILE
Inkpen Downie Architecture & Design Ltd is a registed practice with the RIBA Chartered Practice Scheme. As a Chartered Practice, Inkpen Downie need to comply with strict criteria in an accreditation scheme that gives the client, a mark of quality. The scheme has been developed by RIBA following client and government feedback. It ensures that all accredited members work to a common set of standards and have in place:
Appropriate Professional Indemnity Insurance/Quality Management Systems/Health and Safety Policy/Employment Policy addressing the principles of the RIBA Policy Statement on Employment and continuing professional development for all staff.
Inkpen Downie is a practice of Architects and Interior Designers. With over sixty years of service between them, the Directors, Interior Designer John Inkpen (LDAD) and Architect Ben Downie (BArch, MSc RIBA) have built the business on a strong foundation of expertise and experience, which underpins the working practice of the entire team. The practice offers a fresh, open and efficient approach to design and are committed to achieving excellence through quality, a fact borne out by our numerous design awards and repeat or referred clients.
We provide a wide range of services, as listed below, please see 'Our Services' for further details.
- Full or Partial Architectural services.
- Development advice including site analysis and feasibilities.
- Specialist Interior Design.
- Sustainable Design, Healthy Buildings and Energy Conservation Advice.
- Assessors for the National Home Energy Rating.
- Historic Building Consultancy including Measured Surveys, Repair,
- Conservation Plans,Listed Building and Ancient Monument Consents.
- Disability Access Works, Access Auditing and Inclusive Design.
- Employer's Agent in Design and Build Contracts.
- Project Coordinator in accordance with CDM Regulations.
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