About Tandem

We undertake a range of residential projects including new build, eco-refurbishment, conversions and extensions as well as interior commissions of various size and scale. We believe in value through high quality design and create stimulating environments that enhance your lifestyle.

Whether your project focuses on a particular area of your house or flat, or involves architectural and structural re-organisation, we take a fresh look at every space and project brief and will develop a creative overall concept that includes spatial arrangement, light, materials and finishes.

Below is a list outlining the services we offer, which can all be priced separately and can be tailored to meet your requirements:

• Free 1 hour initial consultation

• Basic measured survey of the existing property. For complex sites or buildings we recommend that you employ a surveyor.

• An accurate sketch design for your approval including perspective drawings. A sketch model can also be produced to help visualise the scheme.

• We can recommend a structural, cost or any other
consultant, if their input is required for your project. We liaise with them to finalise the design.

• Plans, elevations and sections of the final proposal including interior and/ or exterior perspectives. A scale model can also be produced to help visualise the scheme.

• Submitting a Planning Application or Certificate of Lawful Development Application and communicating with the Planning Authority on your behalf.

• Detailed drawings for a Building Regulation Application and liasing with the structural engineer regarding any drawings and calculations that are required for a Building Regulation Approval.

• Detailed construction drawings including a schedule of works or specifications if required. These are essential to obtain accurate quotes from contractors and to help ensure that the design is built to your requirements.

• Building contract administration and site meetings: we can administer the building contract for you and visit the site regularly to ensure the works are carried out in accordance with the design and to resolve any questions to ensure that the building work is progressing smoothly and to the desired level of quality. This is particularly important for high quality designs and unconventional project solutions.

Tandem undertake a wide range of commercial commissions that include retail, hospitality, office, healthcare, public and community projects. We believe in value through high quality design and stimulating environments that provide visitors, customers, clients and staff alike with a positive and memorable experience.

Whether your project focuses on a particular area of your premises, or involves architectural and structural re-organisation, we take a fresh look at every space and project brief. We will develop a creative overall concept that includes spatial arrangement, light, materials and finishes to provide an ambience that reflects the nature of your business and use of your premises. With an imaginative approach and through functional, practical zoning and the integration of lighting, furniture and fittings in the spatial design we will create a quality environment that is enjoyable to use and communicates the value of your products or services.

From initial concept through to management of projects on site, we are committed to ensure that the intended atmosphere and the desired level of quality are being achieved.

services include:

• clarification and formulation of project brief

• design concepts and visualisation

• detailed design and tender packages

• specification and sourcing of materials, finishes and fittings, colour consultancy

• applications and liaison with local authorities: Planning, Building Control

• disability access statements

• building contract administration and project management on site

• quotations for making and fitting furniture elements for the new scheme

In addition to customising products from our furniture range to reflect individual needs, we undertake a diverse range of furniture commissions. Our work ranges from smaller scale single items to the fitting out of rooms, flats or commercial properties; from a stand-alone bookcase, sideboard or study desk to storage walls and the design, manufacture and fitting of a staircase.

Our designs are simple, inventive and timeless, and of outstanding quality and durability. We manufacture locally using local and sustainably sourced materials where possible, and combine traditional methods of making with advanced technology for speed, accuracy and cost effectiveness. Please contact us for a free initial consultation.

Areas of work include: domestic furniture commissions (for living and dining rooms, bedrooms, studies, kitchens), commercial commissions (reception, presentation, display and exhibition design for office, retail, healthcare and community projects), furniture for exterior use (freestanding or built into the landscape) and exhibition design (concept, design, manufacture of exhibition stands, display furniture).

Please use the links on this page to browse through a selection of commissions we have undertaken.