Your Project Journey with Studio Tashkeel

A clear, step-by-step guide from first enquiry to your completed build.

Our expertise

Our expertise

We offer a full spectrum of architectural design services — each tailored to delivering quality spaces with a timeless aesthetic value.

01

Initial Application, Qualification & Discovery

You fill out our onboarding form. (You may have already completed this if you’ve got here. If you haven’t, no worries, tell us here:

  • We review the information provided, understand your goals, timeline, and budget.

  • You’re sent this journey to understand the road ahead.

What You’ll Need:

Property details, your spatial requirements (these may evolve as the design develops), some ideas on your ‘style’.

What We Do:

Review your submission, qualify your project.

02

Design Consultation, Measured Survey & Site Visit

If you just need a Design Consultation visit, book one here.

  • Alternatively, if you’re proceeding with a formal start, book a measured survey here.

  • Our team visits your property to take precise measurements.

  • We photograph and analyse the site conditions.

What You’ll Need:

Access to the property

What We Do:

Survey, photos, initial feasibility check

03

Concept Design & Feedback

We will develop design proposals based on your needs and site constraints.

  • You will receive layout options (and mood references if you’ve opted for Interior Design service).

  • We will organise a meeting either online or in the office to discuss your feedback.

  • We will continue to refine the design accordingly & if needed, this step can be repeated until you're completely satisfied with the design proposals.

What You’ll Need:

Openness to ideas

What We Do:

Create drawings and explore layouts

04

RIBA Stage 3 Equivalent: Planning Application

(This stage is relevant if planning is required for your project.)

  • We prepare and submit your planning application.

  • We act as your ‘Agent’ and liaise with the council.

  • We keep you updated during the 8–10 week wait.

What You’ll Need:

Patience during council review, prepare a Budget for third-party consultants if necessitated by the council.

What We Do:

Submit drawings, manage communication between all parties, prepare any architectural information required during this stage, liaise with third parties and seek reports (as requested from council).

05

RIBA Stage 4 Equivalent: Technical Design & Building Regulations

(Stage to commence after Planning Approval)

  • We prepare Building Control-compliant technical drawings.

  • Structural Engineer and other consultants (if required) are involved.

  • We submit drawings for Building Regulations approval.

What You’ll Need:

Budget for third-party consultants such as Engineers, Approved Inspectors, etc.

What We Do:

Co-ordinate compliance, manage approvals

06

Contractor Selection & Costing

You choose to self-manage, or we recommend trusted contractors.

  • Quotes and timescales are reviewed.

  • Final tweaks to the scope of works or layout/design amendments as needed.

What You’ll Need:

Decision-making on budget and scope

What We Do:

Support with costing and handover.

07

Construction & Aftercare

Contractor begins work on the site.

  • We conduct site visits from time to time to inspect work and ensure compliance and to ensure that the design is being followed.

  • We remain available for clarifications or further services.

  • You enjoy your completed space.

What You’ll Need:

Regular site access

What We Do:

Optional project oversight (if contracted)

01

Initial Application, Qualification & Discovery

You fill out our onboarding form. (You may have already completed this if you’ve got here. If you haven’t, no worries, tell us here:

  • We review the information provided, understand your goals, timeline, and budget.

  • You’re sent this journey to understand the road ahead.

What You’ll Need:

Property details, your spatial requirements (these may evolve as the design develops), some ideas on your ‘style’.

What We Do:

Review your submission, qualify your project.

02

Design Consultation, Measured Survey & Site Visit

If you just need a Design Consultation visit, book one here.

  • Alternatively, if you’re proceeding with a formal start, book a measured survey here.

  • Our team visits your property to take precise measurements.

  • We photograph and analyse the site conditions.

What You’ll Need:

Access to the property

What We Do:

Survey, photos, initial feasibility check

03

Concept Design & Feedback

We will develop design proposals based on your needs and site constraints.

  • You will receive layout options (and mood references if you’ve opted for Interior Design service).

  • We will organise a meeting either online or in the office to discuss your feedback.

  • We will continue to refine the design accordingly & if needed, this step can be repeated until you're completely satisfied with the design proposals.

What You’ll Need:

Openness to ideas

What We Do:

Create drawings and explore layouts

04

RIBA Stage 3 Equivalent: Planning Application

(This stage is relevant if planning is required for your project.)

  • We prepare and submit your planning application.

  • We act as your ‘Agent’ and liaise with the council.

  • We keep you updated during the 8–10 week wait.

What You’ll Need:

Patience during council review, prepare a Budget for third-party consultants if necessitated by the council.

What We Do:

Submit drawings, manage communication between all parties, prepare any architectural information required during this stage, liaise with third parties and seek reports (as requested from council).

05

RIBA Stage 4 Equivalent: Technical Design & Building Regulations

(Stage to commence after Planning Approval)

  • We prepare Building Control-compliant technical drawings.

  • Structural Engineer and other consultants (if required) are involved.

  • We submit drawings for Building Regulations approval.

What You’ll Need:

Budget for third-party consultants such as Engineers, Approved Inspectors, etc.

What We Do:

Co-ordinate compliance, manage approvals

06

Contractor Selection & Costing

You choose to self-manage, or we recommend trusted contractors.

  • Quotes and timescales are reviewed.

  • Final tweaks to the scope of works or layout/design amendments as needed.

What You’ll Need:

Decision-making on budget and scope

What We Do:

Support with costing and handover.

07

Construction & Aftercare

Contractor begins work on the site.

  • We conduct site visits from time to time to inspect work and ensure compliance and to ensure that the design is being followed.

  • We remain available for clarifications or further services.

  • You enjoy your completed space.

What You’ll Need:

Regular site access

What We Do:

Optional project oversight (if contracted)

01

Initial Application, Qualification & Discovery

You fill out our onboarding form. (You may have already completed this if you’ve got here. If you haven’t, no worries, tell us here:

  • We review the information provided, understand your goals, timeline, and budget.

  • You’re sent this journey to understand the road ahead.

What You’ll Need:

Property details, your spatial requirements (these may evolve as the design develops), some ideas on your ‘style’.

What We Do:

Review your submission, qualify your project.

02

Design Consultation, Measured Survey & Site Visit

If you just need a Design Consultation visit, book one here.

  • Alternatively, if you’re proceeding with a formal start, book a measured survey here.

  • Our team visits your property to take precise measurements.

  • We photograph and analyse the site conditions.

What You’ll Need:

Access to the property

What We Do:

Survey, photos, initial feasibility check

03

Concept Design & Feedback

We will develop design proposals based on your needs and site constraints.

  • You will receive layout options (and mood references if you’ve opted for Interior Design service).

  • We will organise a meeting either online or in the office to discuss your feedback.

  • We will continue to refine the design accordingly & if needed, this step can be repeated until you're completely satisfied with the design proposals.

What You’ll Need:

Openness to ideas

What We Do:

Create drawings and explore layouts

04

RIBA Stage 3 Equivalent: Planning Application

(This stage is relevant if planning is required for your project.)

  • We prepare and submit your planning application.

  • We act as your ‘Agent’ and liaise with the council.

  • We keep you updated during the 8–10 week wait.

What You’ll Need:

Patience during council review, prepare a Budget for third-party consultants if necessitated by the council.

What We Do:

Submit drawings, manage communication between all parties, prepare any architectural information required during this stage, liaise with third parties and seek reports (as requested from council).

05

RIBA Stage 4 Equivalent: Technical Design & Building Regulations

(Stage to commence after Planning Approval)

  • We prepare Building Control-compliant technical drawings.

  • Structural Engineer and other consultants (if required) are involved.

  • We submit drawings for Building Regulations approval.

What You’ll Need:

Budget for third-party consultants such as Engineers, Approved Inspectors, etc.

What We Do:

Co-ordinate compliance, manage approvals

06

Contractor Selection & Costing

You choose to self-manage, or we recommend trusted contractors.

  • Quotes and timescales are reviewed.

  • Final tweaks to the scope of works or layout/design amendments as needed.

What You’ll Need:

Decision-making on budget and scope

What We Do:

Support with costing and handover.

07

Construction & Aftercare

Contractor begins work on the site.

  • We conduct site visits from time to time to inspect work and ensure compliance and to ensure that the design is being followed.

  • We remain available for clarifications or further services.

  • You enjoy your completed space.

What You’ll Need:

Regular site access

What We Do:

Optional project oversight (if contracted)

How much does a typical project cost?

How long does the whole process take?

Do I need planning permission for my project?

Do you offer free site visits before starting a project?

What’s the difference between Planning Permission and Building Regulations?

Will I need other consultants apart from Studio Tashkeel?

Will Studio Tashkeel manage the whole project?

Can I use my own builder or contractor?

Can I make changes after the design is agreed?

What if I live in a leasehold property?

Do you offer Interior Design?

Do you offer sustainable or eco-friendly design options?

Can you work with the drawings or sketches I already have?

Ready to Begin?

Book your Measured Survey to take the first step towards realising your vision.