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West Norwood

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Round Oak Road

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Blakes Lane

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Testimonial – West Norwood

"I’d never worked with a project manager before: I was glad I did. The building has been poorly converted previously so the scheme was subject to considerable change as on-site conditions and design options evolved. The result is much improved building performance structural integrity, as well as a bright new space finished to a high standard. Mike’s value was apparent in detailed cost management and architectural expertise, reading the building and its context, absorbing the intricacies of an evolving design, and rapidly assessing options when unexpected problems arose".

Testimonial – Round Oak Road

"We loved the initial design by the original architect, but it was way over budget. Mike stepped in and worked with us to really listen to what we wanted to achieve and then made cost-effective suggestions to get the specification to a level where we could afford to go ahead. There was so much more to tendering and getting the contracts in place than expected, and having someone knowledgeable there to spot every detail and have some tricky conversations with the contractor to get things back on track was a weight off my mind. We absolutely love the results - a beautiful space to cook and hang out in that really has the wow factor”.

Testimonial – Blakes Lane

"I am really pleased with the results of our collaboration with Mike. The house flows so much better as a family home, and I love being so connected to the garden. My parents stayed all summer and found their accommodation really comfortable and much cooler than it was before! The gazebo in the garden was a good compromise when we couldn't quite have what we wanted due to planning restrictions, so it was great that Mike was able to come up with that solution".

About

I have been a qualified architect for over 20 years, and have worked in many sectors including residential, healthcare, education, conservation (including listed buildings), transport, commercial, leisure and industrial, which has given me a great depth of varying experience.

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Services

I offer a full architectural service. What is this? Basically, it starts with an initial meeting to discuss your requirements and ends with the contractor handing over to you a completed built project.

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ABOUT
I have been a qualified architect for over 20 years, and have worked in many sectors including residential, healthcare, education, conservation (including listed buildings), transport, commercial, leisure and industrial, which has given me a great depth of varying experience.
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Witchampton, Wimborne
Dorset BH21 5AU
07812 132207
m.porretta@dorsetarchitects.org.uk
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