AArchitectural practice
Architectural services near you
SA Associates is an architectural and planning practice established in 1999. Based in Slough, we support residential and commercial projects with design, planning and technical services.
- Est.
- 1999
- Office
- Slough, Berkshire
- Work
- Residential / Commercial
- Approach
- Design / Planning / Technical
01Choosing a practice
The right support. For your project.
Finding local architectural services starts with more than an address. Look for support that fits your property, your objectives and the stage you have reached.
You may be exploring an idea for the first time, preparing to seek planning permission or looking for technical input on an existing design. These are different starting points, and the services you need should reflect that.
SA Associates brings architectural design, planning, Building Regulations and structural engineering together within the practice. Use the considerations below to prepare for an initial discussion and decide which support is relevant to you.
- A clear project brief
- Start with the property, what needs to change and your priorities. Share the intended use, budget considerations and any drawings or previous decisions so the discussion has a practical starting point.
- Relevant capability
- Ask which services suit your project and what each appointment includes. Design options, planning information and technical drawings serve different purposes; understanding the scope helps you compare proposals.
- Coordinated expertise
- Consider how planning, Building Regulations and structural requirements will be brought into the design. Establish who is preparing each part and how related information will be shared.
- Communication and next steps
- Agree how you will review proposals, raise questions and make decisions. A useful first conversation should clarify the immediate work and the information needed before the next stage.
02Residential / Commercial
Different properties. A considered brief.
01
Residential
Begin with how the home needs to work for you: more space, a different layout or a new building. We can discuss the design, planning and technical support appropriate to the property and your ambitions.
- Extensions and loft conversions
- Alterations and conversions
- New-build homes
02
Commercial
A commercial brief starts with the intended use of the premises and the people using them. We can help consider the layout and proposed changes, then identify the architectural, planning and technical information the project needs.
- Property layouts and design requirements
- Planning and technical coordination
- Structural input where required
03Our services
Design, planning and technical support.
- 01
Architectural Design
Explore layouts and design proposals that respond to your brief, with drawings and supporting 3D visualisation where appropriate.
View service: Architectural Design - 02
Planning Applications
Prepare and manage the planning information needed to put your proposal forward for assessment.
View service: Planning Applications - 03
Building Regulations
Develop technical drawings and Full Plans information to address the requirements of the proposed work.
View service: Building Regulations - 04
Structural Engineering
Bring structural analysis and drawings into the project where alterations or new construction need engineering input.
View service: Structural Engineering - 05
Feasibility Studies
Explore the potential of a site or building and consider development and planning options before taking the design further.
View service: Feasibility Studies - 06
Planning Appeals
Discuss the reasons for a planning refusal and the support available to prepare an appeal.
View service: Planning Appeals - 07
Lease Plans
Prepare plans that clearly identify the property and boundaries for a lease or registration purpose.
View service: Lease Plans
04Areas we cover
Architectural services in your area.
Our office is at Regus House, 268 Bath Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 4DX. From this base, we support clients across our service area.
Explore the areas we cover for published location information, including our Slough services page. Share your property address when enquiring so we can discuss its location and the support you need.
05Why SA Associates
Established in 1999. A coordinated practice.
Our residential and commercial service range connects the design of a proposal with the planning and technical information needed to take it forward. The team includes planning and CAD, civil and structural engineering, and 3D visualisation capabilities.
Sikandar Ali BA (Hons) Architecture, MCIOB, our Principal Consultant, is a Chartered Member of the Chartered Institute of Building. Meet the practice and team for more about the people behind the work.
To talk through your requirements, call 01753 709 770 or contact the team. You can also reach us on WhatsApp at 07748 716 893.
06Working together
From a conversation. To a clear next step.
- A
Discuss the property
Tell us where it is, how it is used and what you want to achieve. Existing drawings and planning history can help frame the discussion.
- B
Define the work
Identify the services relevant to your brief, the information needed and the scope to agree before work begins.
- C
Develop and coordinate
Review the design as it develops, with planning, technical and structural input brought together where the project calls for it.
- D
Prepare the next stage
Use the agreed drawings and supporting information for the relevant application or next project decision.
07Project Brief
Tell us about your property.
Looking for architectural support? Share your location, what you want to achieve and any work already undertaken.
You do not need a finished brief to start a conversation. Tell us what is known and what you need help with so we can discuss the relevant services.
- Phone
- 01753 709 770
- Mobile
- 07748 716 893
- info@sa.associates
- Office
- Regus House, 268 Bath Road, Slough SL1 4DX