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    James Lai

    James Lai

    Chartered Architectural Technologist/Designer

    Barnet, United Kingdom

    English and Chinese speaking

    An experienced and Chartered Architectural Technologist/Designer with extensive experience in Architectural Design, particularly in the residential sector producing plans for extensions,...Read moreAn experienced and Chartered Architectural Technologist/Designer with extensive experience in Architectural Design, particularly in the residential sector producing plans for extensions, basements, loft conversions and internal rearrangements.

    With significant Architectural experience gained from working in Scotland, North East of England, London and also from Singapore, working with one of the most renowned architect firms, I am able to provide intelligent design solutions to any given brief.

    With a BSc(hons) and MSc degree from Edinburgh University combined with my experience gained from the industry to date, I am able to provide the technical solutions to achieve any given brief.

    Area Covered: London, Hertfordshire, Essex (nationwide by remote)
    Industry: Architecture

    Services cover:

    Feasibility Studies
    Measured surveys of existing buildings
    Conversion of survey sketches into AutoCAD format
    Design brief
    Planning/Listed Building/Advertisement/Conservation Area Consent Applications
    Planning Drawings
    3D visualisations
    Building Regulations Applications
    Construction Drawings
    Site supervision

    Education
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    High School: Stewarts Melville College, Edinburgh

    Degree: HND
    Field of Study: Architectural Technology
    University / College: The Robert Gordon University

    Degree: BSc(Hons
    Field of Study: Architectural Technology
    University / College: The Robert Gordon University

    Degree: MSc
    Field of Study: The Built Environment
    University / College: Heriot Watt University

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    Produce high quality professional architectural drawings
    Produce high quality professional architectural drawings
    $40
    • Posted: 29 Mar 2018
    • 100% Positive
    • Sold: 2
    • 14
    • 30 Mar 2018 Janet B.
      Janet B.
      Manchester, GB

      Great communication and really helped with ideas

    • 02 Aug 2016 Lisa M.
      Lisa M.
      Rodgau, DE

      Great service

    Architectural design project in London SW7 area - STAGE 2
    • Tonyby Tony C.
    • Posted: 23 May 2017
    • 1
    • 04 Jan 2018 Tony C.
      Tony C.
      City of London, GB

      James is great to work with. Highly recommended

    • 12 Dec 2017 Tony C.
      Tony C.
      City of London, GB

      James is a first class professional in every respect. Highly recommended.

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    I need plans and advice for a flat extension
    • Michaelby Michael S.
    • Posted: 14 Jan 2017
    • 2
    • 13 Mar 2017 Michael S.
      Michael S.
      London, GB

      James was great to deal with, was friendly and knowledgeable when meeting at our place to discuss the extension and do the measurements. The plan drawings were timely and excellent.

    Professional Plans for a two bedroom bungalow, and side and rear extensions for house
    • Mikeby Mike C.
    • Posted: 31 Dec 2016
    • 2
    • 08 Oct 2017 Mike C.
      Mike C.
      Upminster, GB

      James did a great job.

    • 25 Sep 2017 Mike C.
      Mike C.
      Upminster, GB

      James did a great job and is fully recommended

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    Tender Package for a Loft Conversion
    • Lizzieby Lizzie R.
    • Posted: 22 Apr 2016
    • 1
    • 10 Jun 2016 Lizzie R.
      Lizzie R.
      London, GB

      Very happy with work

    • 01 Jun 2016 Lizzie R.
      Lizzie R.
      London, GB

      James has been great to work with. Very responsive and good at turning around high quality construction drawings in a short time frame. I would highly recommend working with him.

    Architect design to convert 1 bed flat into 3 bed incorporating vaults
    • Paulby Paul S.
    • Posted: 2 Apr 2016
    • 3
    • 08 Apr 2016 Paul S.
      Paul S.
      Maidenhead, GB

      Brilliant

    Site plan required, 1:50 scale
    • Sharonby Sharon M.
    • Posted: 14 Apr 2013
    • 1
    • 16 Apr 2013 Sharon M.
      Sharon M.
      London, GB

      James did an excellent job, delivering the product in incredible turn around time and going above and beyond in providing support for my project. James' proven track record of success with planning departments was invaluable. I recommend his services unreservedly.

    Building reg drawings (windsor/maidenhead)
    • LOUISEby LOUISE J.
    • Posted: 16 Nov 2012
    • 1
    • 15 Jan 2013 LOUISE J.
      LOUISE J.
      Windsor, GB

      James is a fantastic, fast architect and has done a great job with my building reg drawings. I will be using him for more involved architectural projects in the near future. Highly recommend

    Bar, Kitchen & Cafe Design
    • Anotherby Another C.
    • Posted: 8 Nov 2012
    • 1
    • 12 Nov 2012 Another C.
      Another C.
      London, GB

      Great, quick service. Will certainly use James again

    Initial sketch of extension for discussion with planning officer and freeholder
    • Jolinby Jolin H.
    • Posted: 16 Sep 2012
    • 1
    • 03 Oct 2012 Jolin H.
      Jolin H.
      Enderby, GB

      James did a fantastic job. He is quick to respond, ask great questions and uses his own initiative. Overall I'm very impressed by how easy it was to work with James and the final plans were excellent.

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