rgp architects

Specialist Architects in North Devon

R G PArchitects Ltd

Traditional Values

RGP Architects is proud to be one of the largest architectural

practices in the South West, offering a wealth of expertise over

a broad client base – from public, private and voluntary sectors.

Established in 1960 by Reginald Gale, who qualified as the

youngest architect in the country, the firm still retains the ethos

of traditional values and personal service, with family members

still active Directors within the practice.

RGP Architects’ steady growth and continued strength comes

from the depth of knowledge of the team and the vast

experience in industry sectors, including:

Local Authorities

Housing Developers

Housing Associations

Commercial

Industrial

Retail

Private Individuals

Local Communities and Groups

Medical and Social Services

Leisure, Recreation and Tourism

Education

Recognising the increased demand for sustainable solutions in

construction to meet Government targets, RGP Architects also

has a dedicated Associate providing Passivhaus design services.

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Traditional Values

RGP Architects is proud to be one of the largest architectural

practices in the South West, offering a wealth of expertise over

a broad client base – from public, private and voluntary sectors.

Established in 1960 by Reginald Gale, who qualified as the

youngest architect in the country, the firm still retains the ethos

of traditional values and personal service, with family members

still active Directors within the practice.

RGP Architects’ steady growth and continued strength comes

from the depth of knowledge of the team and the vast

experience in industry sectors, including:

Local Authorities

Housing Developers

Housing Associations

Commercial

Industrial

Retail

Private Individuals

Local Communities and Groups

Medical and Social Services

Leisure, Recreation and Tourism

Education

Recognising the increased demand for sustainable solutions in

construction to meet Government targets, RGP Architects also

has a dedicated Associate providing Passivhaus design services.

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Comprehensive Services

Through a constant exchange of information and ideas,

each project is nurtured through its inception to a realisable

design solution. Completion is achieved with the architectural

services selected to match individual projects within the

constraints of the Client’s time and money. This enables RGP

Architects to make a considerable contribution to a project in

terms of cost effectiveness and ultimate overall value.

The comprehensive range of services offered by RGP

Architects is matched only by the commitment of their team

to ensure the relationship between Client and Architect is one

of mutual trust and confidence.

For this level of customer service and our commitment to

design excellence, we are recognised and endorsed by the

RIBA as a Chartered Practice.

Working hand in hand with our clients, we can provide:

Project Initiation services – including site finding, feasibility

studies, budget cost advice, conservation and heritage advice,

strategic planning and master plans.

Design Services – including design team leadership,

implementation and direction of the design process,

co-ordination of Health and Safety in design, integration of

sustainable design solutions, planning and other regulation

compliance.

Construction Services – including preparation of detailed

production information, management of the tender

process, project team management and building contract

administration.

Support Services – including community and public

consultation, related graphics and presentation, 2D and

3D CAD visualisations, advice on funding and project

procurement.

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Comprehensive Services

Through a constant exchange of information and ideas,

each project is nurtured through its inception to a realisable

design solution. Completion is achieved with the architectural

services selected to match individual projects within the

constraints of the Client’s time and money. This enables RGP

Architects to make a considerable contribution to a project in

terms of cost effectiveness and ultimate overall value.

The comprehensive range of services offered by RGP

Architects is matched only by the commitment of their team

to ensure the relationship between Client and Architect is one

of mutual trust and confidence.

For this level of customer service and our commitment to

design excellence, we are recognised and endorsed by the

RIBA as a Chartered Practice.

Working hand in hand with our clients, we can provide:

Project Initiation services – including site finding, feasibility

studies, budget cost advice, conservation and heritage advice,

strategic planning and master plans.

Design Services – including design team leadership,

implementation and direction of the design process,

co-ordination of Health and Safety in design, integration of

sustainable design solutions, planning and other regulation

compliance.

Construction Services – including preparation of detailed

production information, management of the tender

process, project team management and building contract

administration.

Support Services – including community and public

consultation, related graphics and presentation, 2D and

3D CAD visualisations, advice on funding and project

procurement.

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Residential Development

RGP Architects Ltd has extensive experience for over 50 years

in the roles of Design Team Leader and Lead Consultant

with the design of individual dwellings and housing estate

developments. We also undertake many other types of

conversion and refurbishment works, including Listed

Buildings.

As Architects, we are able to produce innovative and sensitive

designs to meet our Client expectations whether in urban

or rural settings. Good design has enabled RGP Architects

to achieve numerous difficult planning consents in sensitive

locations, such as Coastal Preservation Zones and Conservation

Areas.

RGP Architects is committed to delivering innovative,

sustainable design solutions for all Client sectors.

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Residential Development

RGP Architects Ltd has extensive experience for over 50 years

in the roles of Design Team Leader and Lead Consultant

with the design of individual dwellings and housing estate

developments. We also undertake many other types of

conversion and refurbishment works, including Listed

Buildings.

As Architects, we are able to produce innovative and sensitive

designs to meet our Client expectations whether in urban

or rural settings. Good design has enabled RGP Architects

to achieve numerous difficult planning consents in sensitive

locations, such as Coastal Preservation Zones and Conservation

Areas.

RGP Architects is committed to delivering innovative,

sustainable design solutions for all Client sectors.

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Public Enjoyment

Designing properties for public use, for leisure, recreation,

tourism or retail, brings into play many additional areas for

consideration. RGP Architects is fully aware of the need to

provide excellent visual presentations for consultation for

committees and the public before some projects can proceed.

Public and leisure buildings have become a more prominent

part of the RGP Architects portfolio.

The public and leisure sectors are interesting and challenging.

They require high standards of design and detailing to suit

the Client briefs and specialist disciplines including building

services, structural engineering and interior design.

RGP Architects has successfully delivered a wide range of

projects including: multi-use sports halls, gyms, tennis venues,

sporting club facilities, spa retreats, hotels and guest houses,

tourist information centres, museums, visitor attractions, cafes,

restaurants, multi-use halls and auditoria, community facilities,

town council offices and community facilities, public and

private swimming pools, holiday camp facilities, pubs, clubs

and theatres.

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Public Enjoyment

Designing properties for public use, for leisure, recreation,

tourism or retail, brings into play many additional areas for

consideration. RGP Architects is fully aware of the need to

provide excellent visual presentations for consultation for

committees and the public before some projects can proceed.

Public and leisure buildings have become a more prominent

part of the RGP Architects portfolio.

The public and leisure sectors are interesting and challenging.

They require high standards of design and detailing to suit

the Client briefs and specialist disciplines including building

services, structural engineering and interior design.

RGP Architects has successfully delivered a wide range of

projects including: multi-use sports halls, gyms, tennis venues,

sporting club facilities, spa retreats, hotels and guest houses,

tourist information centres, museums, visitor attractions, cafes,

restaurants, multi-use halls and auditoria, community facilities,

town council offices and community facilities, public and

private swimming pools, holiday camp facilities, pubs, clubs

and theatres.

Commercial Benefits

RGP Architects provide creative and commercially

focused feasibility and planning services.

Our successful track record in guiding complex

development projects through all stages of the planning

system is proven.

Our strength lies in understanding our Client’s

commercial objectives as well as the design process

and the planning system; we know what is required to

succeed in taking development concepts from initial

advice, through the planning process, to a successful

outcome.

Projects include: general office and employment

developments, pharmaceutical factories, warehousing,

distribution centres, research and development facilities,

manufacturing and packaging plants, general industrial

units, district heating systems for residential and

commercial schemes, and retail premises.

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Commercial Benefits

RGP Architects provide creative and commercially

focused feasibility and planning services.

Our successful track record in guiding complex

development projects through all stages of the planning

system is proven.

Our strength lies in understanding our Client’s

commercial objectives as well as the design process

and the planning system; we know what is required to

succeed in taking development concepts from initial

advice, through the planning process, to a successful

outcome.

Projects include: general office and employment

developments, pharmaceutical factories, warehousing,

distribution centres, research and development facilities,

manufacturing and packaging plants, general industrial

units, district heating systems for residential and

commercial schemes, and retail premises.

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Community Spirit

Serving the community is the aim of many clients, and serving

its clients with the same high level of care is the priority of RGP

Architects Ltd. It is important to understand the impression

that the public will receive when they enter a community

venue – whether it is for a Tourist Information Centre with a

heavy footfall of general public, or a SureStart Children’s Centre

for parents and small children; every project is unique.

Some projects may require the redevelopment of an existing

derelict premises with the need for innovative internal layouts

and appealing spaces. Other projects can require sensitive

consideration for the use of internal space, whilst protecting

the frontage of an historic or listed building. Often these

projects can benefit from the assistance of RGP Architects

Ltd in funding bid applications. Careful selection of materials

and design detailing can develop buildings with a ‘very good’

BREEAM rating or better.

RGP Architects has successfully delivered numerous such

projects, including: community halls and multi-use facilities,

including police and parish council offices, town council offices

with community facilities, Surestart welfare facilities, tourist

information, National Parks and countryside centres, museums,

visitor attractions, funicular railway facilities, and sports club

facilities.

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Community Spirit

Serving the community is the aim of many clients, and serving

its clients with the same high level of care is the priority of RGP

Architects Ltd. It is important to understand the impression

that the public will receive when they enter a community

venue – whether it is for a Tourist Information Centre with a

heavy footfall of general public, or a SureStart Children’s Centre

for parents and small children; every project is unique.

Some projects may require the redevelopment of an existing

derelict premises with the need for innovative internal layouts

and appealing spaces. Other projects can require sensitive

consideration for the use of internal space, whilst protecting

the frontage of an historic or listed building. Often these

projects can benefit from the assistance of RGP Architects

Ltd in funding bid applications. Careful selection of materials

and design detailing can develop buildings with a ‘very good’

BREEAM rating or better.

RGP Architects has successfully delivered numerous such

projects, including: community halls and multi-use facilities,

including police and parish council offices, town council offices

with community facilities, Surestart welfare facilities, tourist

information, National Parks and countryside centres, museums,

visitor attractions, funicular railway facilities, and sports club

facilities.

Healthy Education

When working with the education sector RGP Architects

Ltd is experienced at ensuring a positive and educational

appearance for the developments. It is not simply

about the functionality of the building, but also the

character and ambience the occupants experience when

attending these facilities.

Large areas of education floor space can be designed to

be flexible to the requirements of the facility with good

light into the premises being an important factor. Close

working relationships are established with the ‘heads of

school’ of the faculties that will be housed in the new

premises and are consulted on the design throughout

the process.

We work closely with the relevant Authorities and

will prepare planning and working drawings, a build

specification and details, and oversee the integration of

external consultants such as Structural Engineers and

M&E designers as necessary.

RGP Architects Ltd has successfully completed numerous

projects for all age ranges including nursery, primary,

secondary schools and further education colleges and

facilities to university standard and adult education and

special needs provisions.

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