We are a dedicated and passionate team of designers who always pay close attention to our clients.
Interior Architecture
Our Interior Architecture team step in at the beginning of the planning stage, and develop a full technical design package. It will specify all internal finishes, design any bespoke joineries, gather quotations, and coordinate with contractors.
It is a commonly held misconception that interior architecture is a process dealt with later in the design process. We start right at the beginning. In fact, we usually look at the drawings, at times alongside appointed architects, before anyone else on the design team.
Our knowledge of construction and the mechanics of buildings helps plan and optimise the layouts before they go out to the rest of the project team.
Jigsaw’s mantra is to treat each new project as an individual entity, providing a fresh perspective to residential and commercial design.
We endeavour to form long-standing, strategic partnerships with clients to become an integral part of the design team.
Our intrinsic technical skills complement the design process; we are 2D and 3D CAD based, and we communicate our designs in an industry standard that can be easily read and understood by contractors and suppliers.
Briefing and Budgets
The briefing stage begins by collating all the information necessary to start the project off, such as:
- the client’s wish list
- project history and objectives
- timescales
- constraints
- site information
- a contact list of other appointed consultants.
This stage may align with a client purchasing a site or securing planning permission. We conduct an initial review of the plans, discussing potential improvements and gaining an understanding of the budgets allocated for each area. In some cases, we also provide guidance to our clients on budget considerations.
Layout Optimization & Research
Once the designers have collated a fully established brief, they can initiate their work on the layouts. We work on the initial layouts once planning approval has been granted, and look for ways to enhance them; incorporating features whilst maintaining functionality.
Layouts are tailored to emphasize key areas like the living rooms, kitchen, and bathrooms, incorporating bespoke joinery and fireplaces while ensuring ample storage and space for mechanical and electrical equipment. We maintain continuous communication with clients, architects, and structural engineers, providing everyone with the General Arrangement Plans once the client has approved them.
Concept Design
At this stage the client will gain a clearer vision of the interior design concept, looking at proposed materials and interior architectural features. Through extensive research, we begin to develop a concept presentation document which will showcase our understanding of the site location, the brief, our initial ideas and suggestions on the overall project identity and story.
The concepts serve as a visual representation of our ideas, allowing us to communicate effectively with our clients in the early stages. While not a final design, these conceptual mood and sample boards provide a reference point for ongoing discussions throughout the project. They may also be utilized by developers to showcase to their investors.
Design Development
Once the design team reaches this stage, all conceptual information is transformed into more technical details, resulting in a series of Technical Drawings and Specification documents. This comprehensive package will be essential for contractors during the tendering process and on-site execution once finalised.
At this stage, designers begin gathering samples of all the finishes proposed during the concept design phase. We also source quotations from various suppliers to ensure price feasibility and appropriate lead times.
Design Consultations
Whilst finalising the technical information, this stage covers co-ordination with the client, consultants, and all the contractors on board. Our designers capture any necessary revisions that naturally occur with any projects once site has started, or when Tender quotations have come back from contractors.
We will refine quotations and details for kitchens and bathrooms, recognising these spaces as crucial elements that define the building’s character and unique identity. Additionally, we will source quotations for doors and ironmongery, as these details require precise site information for the suppliers.
Detailed Design
Further detailed designs and drawings are created for bespoke features and joinery items, enhancing the overall design scheme and ensuring a cohesive look throughout the property with consistent finishes and styling.
At this final stage, we provide comprehensive material boards and schedules, along with supplier quotations and recommended installers. If wayfinding design is needed for spaces like lobbies, corridors, or communal areas, this is when that package will be fully developed and specified for approval. We also begin attending design team meetings held prior to or during the start of construction.
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“Jigsaw have been a pleasure to deal with, having given invaluable advice, creative and technical input.”
Bayview Developments
Felloes Barn, Cotswold
Jigsaw Interior Architecture was commissioned by a private client to provide a full interior architecture and interior design package to modernise this former traditional stone farm outbuilding with a comprehensive and transformative design.
view case studyRadcliffe Court
A luxurious new development of 26 apartments with an Art Deco-inspired design for Hartdene Homes. Ranging from 2-3 bedrooms, duplexes and penthouses, this modern plot sits upon a stunning cliff-top location, offering exceptional links to the town and uninterrupted sea views along East Cliff, Bournemouth.
view case studyZen Move
Zen Move is a nationwide online conveyancing company that puts your health first. Jigsaw Interior Architecture were contacted by Zen Move to design their Southbourne, Dorset headquarters, making sure to implement their desire to change the drab, outdated perception that conveyancing is typically associated with.
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