Architectural Projects
Oakbridge Bespoke
Oakbridge Bespoke homes were
recommended as a high quality
contractor by a neighbour close to this
project in St Albans, Hertfordshire. The
client approached us with approved
planning and tender design, with
which we were then able to negotiate
a design and build contract, at a
budget they were comfortable with. In
order to reach an agreed price point
we had to take the initial drawings
and re-engineer significant elements
to meet budget. The main elements
being the structural frame and glazing.
The changes and costs to reflect this
were then presented back to the
client incorporating different cost
options so that we could ensure the
clients satisfaction with the decision
made. After this decision the architect
was novated to Oakbridge Bespoke
Homes. Once we started on site there
were some significant site issues to
overcome, the outdoor swimming
pool was filled in, an unknown air
raid shelter was found and there were
undocumented site services.
These issues then led to re-design to
accommodate the certain conditions,
this was all done in-house by Oakbridge
Bespoke. The build was technically
challenging as much of the project
featured specialism’s in glazing,
cladding, timber frame and finishes. As
Oakbridge Bespoke have been building
a variety of traditional to modern
bespoke houses for 26 years we could
use this expertise on this particular
project. In particular the bespoke stairs
featured in the main reception area and
from the lounge were both designed
in house and executed to a very high
standard.
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