Valley Architects

Valley Architects is a thriving architectural practice, based in the beautiful Limavady area of Northern Ireland. Our principal architect, Alana Durrent, is a local individual who has spent her formative years in this region and has been practicing architecture here for over two decades. She brings with her a wealth of experience gathered from various parts of the world, including Devon, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, and the Lake Geneva region, ensuring a diverse range of influences and design styles.

At Valley Architects, we are passionate about architectural sustainability through reuse and renovation. We believe that every building has a story to tell, and we strive to preserve and enhance these stories while bringing existing structures up to today's living standards. Our focus on sustainable practices allows us to extend the lifespan of buildings for future generations, all while reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions.

Our practice handles projects of various scales and complexities, specialising in small to medium-sized developments. We prioritise user requirements, conservation of traditional features, and design, aiming to enhance the quality of the built environment and preserve the character of the local area.

Services Offered

Valley Architects provides a comprehensive full architectural service, taking projects from inception to completion. Some of the services we offer include:

1. *Feasibility and Site Selection*: Our team will help you assess the potential of a site and identify any constraints or limitations, ensuring the best possible outcome for your project.

2. *Design*: We offer a range of design services, from initial concepts and layouts to developed designs and aesthetic considerations, tailored to fit within development limits or in accordance with PPS 21 guidelines.

3. *Planning Applications*: We handle all aspects of planning applications, including householder development, reserved matters applications, change of use, listed building consent, and drainage applications.

4. *Technical Design*: Our team will liaise with structural and service designers to ensure that technical aspects are seamlessly integrated into your project. We also handle building regulations drawings, contractor tender packages, construction product and finishes selection, schedules, project management, and mortgage and payment certification.

5. *Additional Services*: At Valley Architects, we understand that each project is unique. We offer various additional services, such as site surveys, advice on planning policy and building control regulations, renewable energy options, and cost estimates.

At Valley Architects, we are committed to delivering exceptional architectural services that prioritise sustainability and preservation. We invite you to explore our projects and get in touch to discuss how we can help bring your vision to life.