23 Q4 2021 BUILD Best Rural Planning and Architectural Design Practice – South West England BkT Architecture is the rural planning and architectural consultancy of Barry Tape. Barry is a fifth generation daily farmers son and he has first-hand experience of farming and rural matters. The consultancy has been recently crowned finalist for a National Design Award and has gained numerous inclusions with national publications. small architectural firm based in Cornwall, Barry and his team have been for nearly 10 years applying clear, fresh thinking to create relevant, impactful rural projects that both exceed expectations and offer value for money. These include local need housing, farm expansions, farm diversification, barn conversions, Class Q planning applications, rural retail, agriculture occupancy restricted dwellings, new dwellings, extensions and others. The consultancy’s memberships include the Chartered Institute of Architectural Consultants, Cornwall Sustainable Building Trust, and the British Institute of Agricultural Consultants. BkT finds intelligent solutions that achieve great results, whatever the budget. It can manage all stages of the project from the earliest designs through to final certification. As well as providing planning and technical knowledge, BkT specialises in the technology of architecture focusing on use and performance of the building. And where possible, it is committed to using local manufacturers, sustainable building methods, and is conscious of its building eco credentials. With its strong ethos to provide a fair-minded and straightforward approach to rural planning and architecture, BkT strives to make its communities, primarily in Cornwall, a better place to live, work and visit. It is an architectural firm that takes the A May21003 time to understand peoples’ and business’ needs. It ensures there is direct contact with every project and forges long-term partnerships with its clients that enhance and help protect rural communities, businesses and countryside. For each project, there is an estimation of fees agreed with the client. These are generally based on an estimation of time required rather than the industry standard of an agreed percentage of the predicted construction costs of the project. Indeed, BkT is an ambitious and successful firm and looking ahead, it has plans to continue delivering exciting projects within rural communities and areas. The business intends to continue growing without losing the personal touch by continuing to service its existing client relationships through new inputs and more collaboration with specialist consultants. Company: BkT Architecture Contact: Barry Tape Email: [email protected] Website: www.bktarchitecture.co.uk
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