Business Details
We are a RIBA Chartered Architect's practice based in Cardiff, serving clients across South Wales since 2011. Our practice was founded by Cathryn Teagle-Davies following over fifteen years of experience as an Architect and Associate Architect in a leading Cardiff firm. We specialise in ecological, healthcare, Passivhaus and residential design, bringing deep sector expertise to every project. Our team holds memberships with the Centre for Alternative Technology and the Green Register of Construction Professionals. We maintain rigorous professional standards while delivering projects from initial survey through to final handover. Environmental sustainability sits at the core of our design philosophy, informing every architectural decision we make.
We tailor each design solution to the client's unique brief and budget, ensuring personalised service throughout. Our comprehensive service covers feasibility studies, planning applications, tender advice and full contract administration. We combine technical excellence with a collaborative approach to solve complex design challenges effectively. Clients trust our proven track record of delivering high-performance buildings that exceed expectations. We remain committed to continuous professional development, staying current with evolving green building standards. Our practice prioritises transparent communication and meticulous attention to detail at every project stage.
We tailor each design solution to the client's unique brief and budget, ensuring personalised service throughout. Our comprehensive service covers feasibility studies, planning applications, tender advice and full contract administration. We combine technical excellence with a collaborative approach to solve complex design challenges effectively. Clients trust our proven track record of delivering high-performance buildings that exceed expectations. We remain committed to continuous professional development, staying current with evolving green building standards. Our practice prioritises transparent communication and meticulous attention to detail at every project stage.
Highlights and features
- We hold RIBA Chartered status since 2011.
- Our founder has over fifteen years' architectural experience.
- We specialise in Passivhaus and ecological design sectors.
- Our practice belongs to the Green Register and CAT.
- We manage projects from survey through to handover.
Services
Architectural Design
We provide comprehensive architectural design services tailored to each client's unique brief and budget constraints. Our RIBA Chartered team develops concepts from initial survey through to detailed construction drawings for diverse sectors. Every solution integrates environmental performance targets with functional spatial requirements.
Feasibility Studies
We conduct thorough feasibility studies assessing site potential, planning constraints and budget viability for proposed developments. Our analysis includes environmental impact considerations and regulatory compliance checks across South Wales. Clients receive clear recommendations enabling informed decisions before committing significant resources.
Planning Applications
We prepare and submit detailed planning applications leveraging extensive local authority knowledge across Cardiff and South Wales. Our service includes design statements, heritage assessments and negotiation with planning officers to secure approvals. We manage the entire process from pre-application advice through to determination.
Contract Administration
We administer building contracts on-site ensuring construction quality aligns with design intent and contractual obligations. Our role includes regular inspections, valuation certificates and resolving technical queries throughout the build programme. Clients benefit from professional oversight that protects their investment until final handover.
Passivhaus Design
We deliver certified Passivhaus design expertise for residential and non-domestic projects targeting ultra-low energy performance standards. Our approach integrates thermal modelling, airtightness detailing and mechanical ventilation strategies from concept stage. This specialism reflects our core commitment to environmental sustainability across all architectural work.
