We have built a strong reputation for impeccable client service. Almost all our work comes from recommendation.
MWAI provide clients with a flexible, tailored service. We regularly take projects from start to finish and are often asked to provide interior design as part of a full architecture and interiors appointment, or turnkey offer.
Architecture
MWAI is a RIBA Chartered Practice offering a full range of ALL architectural services related to the RIBA plan of work 2020 stages 0 through to 6.
We have built a strong reputation for impeccable client service and almost all our work comes from recommendation. We regularly are asked to maximise the value of a project, looking at basements and extensions in complex situations.
Our designers create spaces that positively transform how people live and work now and in the future. We aim to be approachable but discrete, direct but considered, and rational but creative in all our dealings.
Each project is individually crafted with a full understanding of the brief and the clients' vision, a keen interest in the history and context of the site, and realistic, achievable outcomes.
MWAI simplifies the process of assembling the right project team, offering clients a tailored and flexible service with clear, practical advice. From initial concept to completion, we guide projects every step of the way—and often extend our expertise to include interior design and project management alongside traditional architectural services.
We work to the RIBA key stages to deliver the following services:
- Site appraisals
- Feasibility studies
- Concept development
- Planning applications
- Listed Building Consent
- Heritage appraisal
- Technical design and tendering
- Construction
- Handover
Interiors
MWAI offers interior design services based upon the 'Domestic professional services contract 2020 Interior Design (2024 amendment)' prepared by RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) in conjunction with BIID (British Institute of Interior Design). The design is organised across the RIBA Plan of Work 2020 stages 0 through to 6.
We are passionate about design and are known for our high level of client service, expertise and our professional, friendly approach. As designer we provide the following services:
Architectural interiors and interior design
Siting and spatial arrangement of furniture, flooring and decorative lighting, the look and feel of bathrooms, kitchens and joinery, walls and floor finishes, ironmongery and electrical fittings.
Loose furniture, fittings and equipment (FF&E)
The design, search and procurement of soft furnishing, lifestyle objects, art and other equipment.
MWAI provide clients with a flexible, tailored service and advice. We regularly take projects from start to finish and are often asked to provide interior design as part of a full architecture and interiors appointment, or as part of our turnkey offer.
For interiors, like for architecture, we follow the framework set out by The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for the staged completion of a project, catering from small extensions to large buildings. We work to the RIBA key stages to deliver the following services:
- Brief
- Concept design
- Presentations, scheduling, specialist suppliers/designs
- FF&E budgeting, design and procurement
- Bespoke manufacturing, FF&E procurement assistance
- Handover, installation and styling
Turnkey
MWAI are adept at delivering private home projects under a turnkey consultancy service through MWAI architects or as a contractor through our partner company MWAI BUILD Ltd.
Some of our best projects have been delivered under this system when clients want quality and speed. Our reputation relies upon this and we work hard to deliver.
We believe that turnkey provides higher quality, better designed and a more flexible, tailored outcome as we will take responsibility for the entire project, providing both consultancy and construction.
Under a turnkey appointment MWAI / MWAIBUILD will provide a single point of contact providing both consultancy and construction, and single fee for all consultancy decisions required on the project, employing all other professional services through MWAI Ltd.
MWAIBUILD will employ all consultants (including MWAI) and subcontractors under a negotiated JCT Design & Build Contract. At the start of the project, all consultancy will be administered by MWAI.
Benefits
- A professional single point of responsibility for the design and delivery of the project, removing complexity and resulting in more design control, better service and leaner communication.
- Fastest route to completion as MWAIBUILD take control and responsibility of the entire process enabling a quicker start on site whilst some design packages are still being developed in the background.
- Better design quality as MWAI is directly involved with all tradesmen and subcontractors with no mediators. Flexibility in design and associated changes, which is ideal with clients who want more time to make decisions.
- Easy and effective communication with client and contractors / subcontractors leading to less disputes and a better result.
Downsides
- Non-standard form of agreement.
- Reliant on a trust relationship between client and MWAI.
- Less certainty on costs as some packages are negotiated whilst on site.
