Wanda Kemp-Welch Architect

About Wanda Kemp-Welch Architect

I PROVIDE A COMPLETE ARCHITECT'S SERVICE OR PARTIAL SERVICES SUCH AS: MEASURED SURVEYS, PLANNING APPLICATIONS, CONSENT UNDER BUILDING REGULATIONS, SCHEDULES OF WORK AND SPECIFICATIONS. I ADVISE THE CLIENTS ON THE BEST WAY TO OBTAIN BUILDERS' QUOTATIONS AND PREPARE ALL THE DOCUMENTS TO ENABLE FIRM TENDERS FROM THEM. I AM AN ARCHITECT WITH OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN DOMESTIC WORK AS WELL AS IN HEALTH AND EDUCATION PROJECTS. HAVING WORKED FOR LARGE PRACTICES IN LONDON AND OXFORD FOR ABOUT 15 YEARS I SET UP MY OWN RIBA CHARTERED PRACTICE FOR RESIDENTIAL PROJECTS IN OXFORD AND LONDON. MY APPROACH TO ALTERING AND EXTENDING OLD HOUSES IS A MIXTURE OF RESPECT FOR THE ORIGINAL ROOMS WITH THEIR PROPORTION AND AMBIENCE AND RESPONDING TO THE NEEDS OF MODERN FAMILY LIVING. BUILDING AN EXTENSION IS A CHANCE TO OPEN THE HOUSE TO THE GARDEN, PROVIDE SPACE FOR FAMILY ACTIVITIES: AN OPEN-PLAN LIVING/ DINING/ KITCHEN WITH VIEW OF AND ACCESS TO THE GARDEN IS IDEAL, IT HELPS TO INTEGRATE THE FAMILY TOGETHER. THE QUIET STUDY OR BEDROOM IS BEST PLACED IN THE ATTIC. WHEN RECONFIGURING THE HOUSE MY PRINCIPAL CONCERNS ARE LIGHT AND VIEWS - BOTH EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL - WHICH INCREASE THE FEELING OF SPACE AND WELLBEING.