A £950 fixed-price session with a chartered architect to understand what’s possible with your home, before committing to a full design service.
Most people at the start of a project want to know what the building will allow before they spend anything on design. House Strategy gives you a clear view of the options, and a document you can use to start conversations – with a builder, a contractor, or whoever comes next.
The session begins with a one to two hour visit to the property. We walk through the house together, talk about how you use it and what you want from it, and test ideas on the spot – where space could go, what the existing building allows, which constraints matter and which don’t.
You’ll need floor plans to scale beforehand. Estate agent plans are usually fine; if you don’t have any, a measured survey can be arranged for an additional fee.
Sessions are available across Derbyshire and the surrounding counties. Properties further afield can be arranged, with travel charged in addition.
Within two weeks of the visit you’ll receive a PDF setting out considerations and recommendations for the property, relevant precedents, and two sketch options showing different ways the space could work.
If you go on to appoint reWorks for a full design service within six months, the £950 fee is credited against your first stage fee.
At ReWorks, we combine architecture and interior design under one calm, thoughtful process. Our focus is on sustainability, longevity, and local craftsmanship — creating spaces that are timeless rather than trend-driven.
We follow a clear framework: Retain → Reuse → Reclaim → New to help clients make conscious, practical design decisions.
Learn more in our post: Cutting Through Greenwashing: A Simple Framework for Sustainable Design.
Every project is different. Some clients come to us for architectural alterations, others for interior design, and many for a fully integrated service. We can help determine the most appropriate level of support during an initial consultation.
You can read more in: Do You Need an Architect or an Interior Designer? Here’s How to Decide.
We work across residential, hospitality and commercial projects, with a particular focus on the adaptation and reuse of existing buildings.
Projects range from individual rooms and interior refurbishments through to whole-house renovations, office fit-outs and boutique hospitality spaces.
Yes. We regularly advise on planning applications, listed buildings and projects within sensitive historic settings. Every project is assessed individually to identify opportunities, constraints and the most appropriate route forward.
We typically work on projects with construction budgets of £100,000 and above, including whole-house renovations, extensions, office fit-outs and hospitality projects.
For smaller projects, we offer standalone consultations, design reviews and strategy sessions, allowing clients to benefit from professional advice without committing to a full design service.
The process begins with an initial conversation about your property, aspirations and budget. From there, we’ll recommend the most appropriate next step, whether that’s a consultation, design review or a full design service.