Welcome to Paper to Place Studio

Begin With Confidence

Clarity at the outset creates better outcomes.
Drawing on extensive experience across development, education, commercial and residential projects, through our virtual or on-site consultations, we provide strategic insight that helps clients make confident decisions before committing significant time, budget or resources.

Strategic Virtual Consultation

45 Minutes | £125 incl. VAT

Expert insight before you commit. Our Strategic Virtual Consultation is designed for clients seeking professional guidance at a critical decision-making stage. During this focused session, we’ll discuss your project ambitions, opportunities, constraints, and key concerns, helping you better understand both the challenges and the potential of your project. Whether you’re considering a new build, extension, refurbishment, commercial fit-out, educational project, or development opportunity, you’ll receive clear, impartial advice that enables you to move forward with greater confidence and certainty. The consultation may cover:
  • Project viability and feasibility
  • Design opportunities and strategic direction
  • Budget priorities and value optimisation
  • Planning and approval considerations
  • Site-specific challenges and constraints
  • Risk identification and mitigation
  • The most effective route forward
Clients frequently tell us that a single consultation has helped them avoid expensive mistakes, challenge assumptions, identify overlooked opportunities, and gain confidence in their next steps.
An investment in clarity before making larger investments elsewhere.
Book Your Strategic Virtual Consultation
 

On-Site Project Review & Recommendations

Up to 90 Minutes at a London site and a written report | £395 incl. VAT

The on-site consultation cost may be credited to any subsequent project work commissioned with us.
 
A deeper level of insight for more informed decisions.
For clients seeking a comprehensive assessment of a property, site, or assessment of a development opportunity, our On-Site Project Review provides a detailed visual evaluation supported by professional recommendations. During a consultation of up to 90 minutes, we will assess the existing conditions, discuss your objectives, explore opportunities, identify constraints, and consider the factors that are most likely to influence project success. Following the visit, you’ll receive a written summary of key findings, recommendations, and proposed next steps, providing a valuable framework for future decision-making. Ideal for:
  • Property developers
  • Educational organisations
  • Commercial clients
  • Homeowners undertaking significant projects
  • Investors and landowners
Areas commonly explored include:
  • Development and design potential
  • Strategic opportunities
  • Budget efficiencies and value creation
  • Risks and project challenges
  • Long-term adaptability and future-proofing
  • Priorities for implementation
When significant investment is at stake, early expert insight can prove invaluable. A modest expenditure on professional advice today can help avoid expensive redesigns, identify value-adding opportunities, and ensure resources are invested where they will deliver the greatest impact. A strategic investment that can influence the success of your entire project.
Book Your On-Site Project Review

The quality of your decisions at the beginning of a project will determine the quality of the outcome.
Start with expert guidance, gain clarity from the outset, and make every subsequent investment with greater confidence.
Book your consultation today.  

Consultation Disclaimer

Consultations are intended to provide preliminary professional guidance based solely on the information made available at the time of the meeting. Any comments, opinions or recommendations provided do not constitute architectural, interior design, planning, engineering, legal, cost consultancy or statutory advice and should not be relied upon as the sole basis for investment, construction or procurement decisions. No surveys, measurements, investigations, statutory reviews, inspections, drawings, specifications or design work are included unless expressly agreed in writing. Advice is subject to further review and may change as additional information becomes available. Consultations may not be recorded, and no recording, transcript or written output is provided unless specifically stated within the service description. On-Site consultations through this booking link are restricted to London locations. Please contact us directly to plan for your project located outside London, including greater London.
 

What is the Process?

Feasibility Studies

Every successful project begins by exploring what is possible. A feasibility study allows us to test ideas, uncover opportunities and establish a clear direction before significant time and resources are invested. We begin by understanding your aspirations, the people who will use the space, and the outcomes you want to achieve. From there, we develop a clear project brief and explore the site's opportunities and constraints, presenting high-level plans and concept sketches that demonstrate the project's potential. Your feedback is central to the process. Together, we refine the proposal to create a shared vision and a strong foundation for the next stage of the project.

Planning Applictions

As the design develops, we refine the appearance of the building, ensuring it responds thoughtfully to its context while expressing the function and character of the spaces within. We present the proposals for your feedback before preparing the necessary planning documentation. Where required, we coordinate the planning application, advising on any supporting information or specialist reports needed and helping to appoint consultants where appropriate. Not every project requires planning permission. We will advise you on the most appropriate planning route—whether that's a full planning application, permitted development, or another form of consent—ensuring your project progresses with confidence and complies with the relevant legislation.

Technical Drawings and Specifications / Building Control Submissions

Once the necessary planning approvals are in place, we develop the detailed technical information needed to bring your project to life. Our coordinated drawings and specifications support a safe, compliant and efficient construction process, reducing uncertainty during the build. Working in a 3D BIM environment, we create a digital model of the project, helping you to visualise the design while improving coordination between everyone involved in its delivery. We advise on the statutory approvals your project requires, including Building Regulations where applicable, ensuring everything is in place before construction begins. If required, we can also manage the tender process, preparing tender information, inviting suitable contractors to submit proposals, and supporting you in selecting the right team for your project.

Interior Design

We believe the most successful spaces are created when architecture and interiors are designed together. Every material, colour and detail contributes to how a place looks, feels and functions. Our approach begins with understanding the people who will use the space and your vision. We develop an initial interior concept, presented through plans, mood boards and material palettes, before refining the design with your feedback. Our standard interiors package includes the overall concept, floor plans and mood boards, with the option to add detailed specifications, bespoke joinery, internal elevations, 3D visualisations and curated finishes and furnishings. Whatever the project, our aim is to create thoughtful, human-centred spaces that are cohesive, purposeful and help people truly thrive.

On site Construction Support and Contract Administration

We can provide on-site support throughout the construction phase, carrying out regular site inspections to monitor progress, review the quality of the work, and help ensure the project is delivered in line with the design intent. Where required, we also offer contract administration, acting as your professional representative throughout the build. We coordinate communication with the contractor, review progress and project information, and help keep the project on track, giving you confidence that every stage is being carefully managed.

Principal Designer

As Client on a project that is likely to involve more than one contractor, you have a statutory duty to appoint a Principal Designer and a Principal Contractor. We can provide Principal Designer services under CDM and Building Regulations up to construction stage, where the Principal Contractor normally takes this on. This is due to a change in regulations and the Building Safety Act 2022, born out of the tragic events of Grenfell. We have a blog post about this that explains the requirements in more detail here.

FAQ

Inclusive design is at the heart of everything we do. We create spaces that are beautiful, functional and welcoming for people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, believing that great design should adapt to the people who use it, not the other way around.

By prioritising accessibility, wellbeing and flexibility from the outset, we design environments that are thoughtful, enduring and tailored to the needs of the individuals and communities they serve.

We work across a wide range of sectors, from small-scale refurbishments and fit-outs to large new-build developments. Whether it’s a home, school, community space, workplace or public building, our focus is always on creating places that enrich people’s lives.

Your level of involvement is entirely up to you. We can provide a comprehensive service, managing everything from design development and approvals to tendering and construction support. Throughout the project, we’ll ask you to make key decisions at agreed milestones, so we do ask that there is a single point of contact on the client side to ensure the project can progress smoothly and efficiently.

Yes. We can prepare and submit all drawings and applications, and liaise directly with the planning department on your behalf.

Yes, where required, we can provide Contract Administration and construction support throughout the build. We act as your professional representative, carrying out site inspections, administering the building contract, and helping to ensure the works are progressing in accordance with the contract documents.

While we monitor progress and identify any work that does not appear to meet the required standard, responsibility for the quality of workmanship and construction always remains with the appointed contractor.

Email is the primary means of communication, with phone calls made during normal working hours where necessary to discuss themes that require a more rapid response.
Site visits and Teams calls will be scheduled at appropriate intervals, based on the project stage and deliverables listed on the current Appointment Schedule.
We would also welcome Whatsapp messages to the business number for smaller queries that we will endeavour to respond to within 48 hours during a working week. If we feel the topics raised in a Whatsapp message require a phone call or email response, we will reply accordingly.
Our normal working hours are 09:00-17:00 Monday – Friday, excluding bank holidays and annual leave days, which we will advise you of in advance.

Every project is different. Timescales depend on the scope of work, planning authority decisions, input from consultants and contractors, and the speed of client decisions. We will discuss a high-level anticipated programme at the outset and keep you informed of any changes.

Yes. Sustainability is at the heart of our design process. We select materials and solutions that are environmentally responsible without compromising on quality or style.

Yes, we can provide our architectural services online or remotely, depending on the scope of work required. Through virtual consultations, digital design presentations, and regular online communication, we can effectively collaborate with you, ensuring your project progresses smoothly, efficiently, and with the same attention to detail as in-person services.

It all begins with a conversation. Contact us to chat about your project aims and we can guide you through the next steps.