No, but I think I might like it.................
Maybe a couple of canons à lumière might help out?
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any architects on here?
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I am a Roadie...
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that's weird.....I have another internet tab open right now, on the hunt for an architect in the NE Highlands.....
Should I just close it down and revert to reading STW forums now?Posted 3 years ago # -
miket-23, how does one in Huntly sound?
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aP: No need, the atrium was partially glazed in reclaimed, locally sourced hard coat low E glass and worked as part of the active stack ventilation system controlled by an off-site computer.
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My! That one ticks all of the wrong boxes
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You want to see the stupid things the council appointed architect has done to my building. Its going to end in court. He has commissioned works that he has no authority to do, he has altered a listed building significantly without listed building consents and done significant damage to it that can never be corrected now. I think his stupid decisions have put £500 000 on to the bill out of £1.5 million - thats £40 000 more we have to pay!
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loddrik - Member
All down to consultation I am afraid. When planners are consulted from the beginning, projects tend to tun a lot smoother.
When planners stop hiding behind the phrase 'This advice is given without prejudice', stop changing their minds (for whatever reason), read their own local/unitary plans, and get at least a rudimentary understanding of Listed Building Legislation, it might be worth taking that seriously.
The fact is, architects need planners more than we need architects.
Is that council policy? I'll show that quote to the next client I have to explain a planning related delay to.
TJ sounds like he made a right mess. At least in theory north and south of the border Listed Building protection extends to the whole building. Messing up on this is a criminal offence so unfortunately his indemnity insurance may insist the architect pays this element of your claim should it come to that.
Like others have said in all professions there are good and bad practitioners.
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you need to get the right level planner when discussing a job.
you need to get the right type of architect for your chosen job.
you need to get the right engineer for your design.
you need the right sort of contractor for the building work.
most of the time the above never happens due to cost being the driving factor so it all ends in tears. check experience as well as quotes.
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Richie - better than that - If I win my court case not only will we not have to pay the part of the bill but he will have to pay for correcting the errors. Council out of pocket £500 000 and him another many tens of thousands to repair it. Unfortunatly some cannot be repaired - holes drilled into original stones and so on.
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aP - have you a website?
I was actually looking a bit further north, like 'beyond Inverness' north, like Dingwall, to be closer to the potential site.Huntly's a reasonable hike when it comes to travelling costs, if my understanding of the way things work is correct.
However, that doesn't stop me from looking, right?
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TJ I sympathize, what I was trying to say was make sure he is covered/has the resources to cover a claim. PI insurers are renowned for trying to weasel out using the fact that in effect, if what you say is right, he has committed a criminal act by instructing unauthorised works to a listed building. I'm not sure about Scotland but under English & Welsh law you can't insure against breaking the criminal law. Its definitely worth checking before your costs get too high
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Cheers ritchie
He is principle of a big Edinburgh practise - and as he is council appointed and (un)supervised I would have thought they would ultimately be responsible.
I will take advise - and a lot depends on the attitude of the big property company who own 50% of the building. I want to really go for him tho. I am so angry.
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When planners stop hiding behind the phrase 'This advice is given without prejudice', stop changing their minds (for whatever reason), read their own local/unitary plans, and get at least a rudimentary understanding of Listed Building Legislation, it might be worth taking that seriously.
Planners do have knowledge of LB legislation. However most Councils have an intenal Design and Conservation dept who are consulted in relation to LBC's. I think it is fair to say D&C have a pretty good understanding of Listed Building regs.
And my opinion is indeed given 'without prejudice'....
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miket-23, it's not me but an associated practice, do you have an email that I can send it to "off list"?
What are you looking to do?Posted 3 years ago # -
Mike - I'm sure if someone took it on as a PJ and you offered a bed for the night and guided rides around the area I don't think you would haveany trouble getting what you want done!
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