Paul Testa Architecture

Commissioning an architect to undertake a major construction project can also be daunting. We aim to make the process as seamless as possible. We guide you through the full process from design, to budgeting, to planning and then construction. Do you have a difficult plot? We are experts at gaining planning for difficult sites including new, green belt dwellings using NPPF Paragraph 79 [formerly Paragraph 55] and tricky backland plots. Our work is primarily with enlightened clients in and around Sheffield or Oakham, but we are happy to work further afield.

Working with an architect is an investment. Choose the right one and their fee will be paid back in spades by the value they will add to your project. However, to get the most from your architect it's important that you're prepared as a client.

When it comes to timber cladding, our go-to supplier is Russwood. We have used their products on many projects, and both Paul and Alan have used their cladding on their own homes. Did you know the UK health and fitness industry is worth around 5 billion and has grown 20% over the last five years? People are spending more time and money on their health and physical state than ever before. It will require minimal heating which will affect your heating choices. You might aspire to have a woodburning stove at the start of your project but once you have the foundations of a well-insulated home that is already warm you might not need one!

We can undertake short development appraisals on small to medium sized sites so that our clients can understand their development potential for a minimal initial risk and outlay. One of the most proactive architect companies I have had work for me over the last 20 years. I would recommend them without hesitation.

If you have a question that's not listed below then please get in touch and we'll be happy to help. Employing an architect can seem expensive but it is likely to be only a small percentage of your total project costs and the total value of your home or business premises. Building projects can also be extremely complex so employing an experienced professional to guide you through the process is invaluable. With so much at stake, it pays to spend time planning your project to maximise the return on your investment.

When it comes to timber cladding, our go-to supplier is Russwood. We have used their products on many projects, and both Paul and Alan have used their cladding on their own homes. In this blog, we explore the various ways in which you can introduce colour with top tips from industry experts. The kitchen is understandably a focal point during any renovation or new building project. We first worked with Sheffield Sustainable Kitchens during our Sycamore Hall project. Working with an architect is an investment.