Design Services

Helping you plan your New Build Home

It is important to collaborate with a reputable architectural firm experienced in designing new build homes. We can translate your vision into detailed plans, considering structural integrity, spatial flow, natural light and aesthetics.

The important thing is to design a floor plan that reflects your lifestyle and functional needs. Consider the arrangement of rooms, traffic flow, privacy, and accessibility. Optimise space utilisation while allowing for future expansion or modifications.

Extensions

Planning a new house extension is an exciting endeavor that can enhance your living space and add value to your home. Whether you’re expanding your kitchen, adding a new bedroom, or creating a multifunctional living area, careful planning is essential to ensure a successful project.
Work with Derby Architectural Services to plan and design the best extension for your property.

2D and 3D Design

2D and 3D house design refer to different methods of creating visual representations of architectural plans and concepts:

2D House Design:

2D house design involves creating two-dimensional drawings or blueprints that represent the layout, floor plans, and dimensions of a house. These drawings typically include architectural symbols, measurements, and annotations to convey the spatial arrangement of rooms, walls, doors, windows, and other structural elements. They provide a clear, technical overview of the building’s layout and structure but lack the depth and realism of 3D representations.
 
Advantages of 2D House Design:
  • Clear representation of floor plans and spatial relationships.
  • Precise measurements and dimensions for construction purposes.
  • Commonly used in architectural drafting and planning.

3D House Design:

3D house design involves creating three-dimensional models or visualizations that provide a realistic depiction of a house’s exterior and interior spaces. These models use depth, perspective, and shading to simulate the appearance of objects and surfaces from different viewpoints. 3D design software, such as SketchUp, Revit, or Blender, allows designers to create detailed 3D models that can be viewed from various angles and even explored virtually. 3D house design offers clients and stakeholders a more immersive understanding of the architectural concept and allows for better visualization of the final product.
 
Advantages of 3D House Design:

  • Realistic visualization of the building’s appearance and aesthetics.
  • Enhanced understanding of spatial relationships and interior design features.
  • Ability to assess lighting, materials, and textures for visual impact.
  • Facilitates client communication and decision-making during the design process.
In summary, while 2D house design focuses on technical drawings and floor plans, 3D house design provides a more immersive and lifelike representation of architectural concepts. Both approaches play complementary roles in the design and planning stages of residential projects, offering different perspectives and insights into the final built environment.