What we do

Driven by a passion for detail, we believe great design must be matched by great construction. This philosophy inspired us to establish an in-house build team and redefine collaboration with our trusted contractors.

At FRAHER, we offer a comprehensive design service encompassing every stage of your project, including:

- Architecture Services
- Bespoke Joinery Design Services
- Build Services

Architectural Services

We specialise in sustainable design for both new and existing buildings. Our work balances creativity and compliance, navigating complex planning contexts with a focus on materials, energy efficiency, and long-term impact.

We listen, we engage, and we bring ideas to the table, forming designs that bring places to life.

What do you need? What do you love? What do you hate? How do you think? How do you want to live? How do you want to work? All these clues help us to create designs that have you at the core of them.

RIBA / ARB accredited

We are ARB-registered Architects aligned with the RIBA Plan of Work, we offer complete Architectural Services from concept to project handover, delivering innovative designs that exceed client expectations.

How it works

  • We kick the process off with the Design Primer. We will prepare 2 No. sketch schemes for the property including plans, 3D Sketches, precedent studies and suggestions for material finishes. The fee of the Design Primer is deducted from the overall % fee with the design and planning stage of the project.

  • After the Design Primer we develop the design ideas to form a scheme to be submitted for planning. Depending upon the building and its location, we may need to compile additional planning reports to form a full submission. We will handle the submission of the application and the communications with the planning authority during the determination process.

  • With planning approved, we refine designs, finalize materials, layouts, and construction details. We oversee the appointment of the Design Team, briefing and coordinating their technical designs. We recommend commissioning a Quantity Surveyor to prepare a level 2 Cost Plan to help set out the budget framework for the project. We bring a build partner to the table, to deliver the Construction stages of the project. Their early involvement assists with costing and buildability queries.

  • Once work begins on site – with a team that you already know, and that already knows your project – pace moves more and more quickly, but with our weekly site reports, guided site visits, ongoing overviews and revisions, we ensure that your build project runs as an enjoyable and empowering experience, all the way through to completion.

  • We believe that project handover, doesn't mean that it's over. In fact, in our experience, we've discovered that it's much more of a new beginning. So we remain as your team, your support, and your partner in a whole host of ways and for as long as it suits your needs.

Architect’s services differ from practice to practice. We get asked a lot of questions about how we operate and what we offer? We have made a series of films addressing these questions about how we run our business.

Frequently Asked Questions

Build Services

We are Architects who build. We have our own in house Construction teams to bring our designs to life. By involving contractors early, we ensure accurate pricing, reliability, and seamless project delivery.

In-house Build Team

We formed our Build side of the business in 2012, wanting more involvement and control during the build stages of our projects.

This has led to a strong team of Site Managers, Labourers, Carpenters, Tilers, Electricians, Plumbers and Decorators that can deliver projects to a high and exacting level of finish.  Joe is fastidious in his eye for detail and supervision of the build team in their output.  We are quite rightly proud of the buildings we have designed and built.

Trusted Partners

For projects within Inner London that stretch beyond the reach of our in-house build team, we work closely with our trusted contractors that we have spent the past 15+ years forming relationships with. Together, we aim to deliver projects to the highest standards while ensuring transparency, reliability, and the avoidance of project complications.

Bespoke Joinery Design Services

We design seamless, integrated interiors for every project. As a joinery company within an architectural studio, we specialise in exceptional cabinetry and joinery for complex, sensitive buildings.

Designers & Craftsmen

Our skilled designers and craftsmen collaborate closely with the architectural studio to create bespoke joinery that integrates seamlessly with each project's interior design.  Passionate about design, quality, and precision, we embrace challenges to ensure excellence in every detail.

Dulwich House

We designed and fabricated most of the fitted furniture in our Dulwich House project:
- Bespoke staircase
- Study book storage + desk
- Utility Room
- Basement Bar
- Kids storage

Highgate Woods House

We designed and fabricated all of the fitted furniture for our Highgate Woods House:
- Kitchen
- Utility Room
- Feature Bookcases
- Timber roof fins

Barnes Common House

We designed and fabricated all of the fitted furniture for our Barnes Common House:
- Kitchen
- Dining room
- Living room storage
- Wardrobes
- Shelving