Business Details
16 Years
experience
Chartered Architects in Kent Providing Personalised Design Solutions
Established in 2010, Insight Architects provides a personal service for architectural projects of all sizes. Our approach combines enthusiasm with high-level experience across sectors including residential, education, special needs, healthcare, and leisure. We deliver inspiring designs through innovation and creative problem-solving, ensuring projects meet both client aspirations and practical requirements.With expertise in planning applications, building control, and project management, we offer comprehensive architectural consultancy from initial concept to completion. Our team includes RIBA-chartered professionals and skilled technicians committed to exceeding client expectations.
Services
Architectural Design
Planning Applications
Project Management
Feasibility Studies
Building Control
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer RIBA-chartered architectural expertise with sector-specific experience
- Our team combines innovation with practical solutions for all project sizes
- We provide full lifecycle project management from concept to completion
- Our cross-sector experience spans residential, education, and special needs buildings
- We maintain transparent communication throughout the design and construction process
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
What people say
Innovative designs
Sector expertise
Client-focused approach
Professional team
Services
Architectural Design
We create tailored architectural solutions combining creativity with technical expertise. Our designs address functional requirements while achieving aesthetic excellence across residential, educational, and specialist sectors. The process involves collaborative client engagement to ensure final proposals exceed expectations through innovative spatial solutions.
Planning Applications
Our team manages the complete planning process including pre-application negotiations and submission preparation. We specialise in securing approvals for complex projects involving listed buildings and sensitive sites. Our approach ensures compliance with local authority requirements while maintaining design integrity throughout the process.
Project Management
We provide end-to-end project management from initial concept to final completion. This includes coordinating multidisciplinary teams, monitoring budgets, and ensuring adherence to timelines. Our management approach maintains quality control throughout construction while facilitating effective communication between all stakeholders involved in the build process.
Feasibility Studies
We conduct comprehensive feasibility analyses to evaluate project potential before detailed design begins. This includes site analysis, regulatory constraints review, and cost-benefit evaluation. Our studies provide clients with clear decision-making frameworks to assess project viability and identify potential challenges at an early stage.
Building Control
Our services ensure full compliance with building regulations through detailed technical documentation and approval management. We prepare construction drawings meeting statutory requirements and coordinate with approved inspectors throughout the process. This ensures all projects achieve necessary standards while maintaining design quality and functionality.
People
Tina McFadzean
Principal
RIBA-chartered architect with 20+ years' experience across residential, education, and specialist sectors. Former associate at Hazle McCormack Young LLP, managing high-profile projects in Kent. Founded Insight Architects to provide client-focused architectural solutions combining innovation with technical expertise.
Questions
What architectural services do you offer?
We provide full architectural services including design, planning applications, building control, project management, and feasibility studies across residential, education, and special needs sectors.
Which areas do you cover?
Based in Kent and Pembrokeshire, we work on projects throughout the South East of England and West Wales, with clients across the UK.
Do you have experience with listed buildings?
Yes, we specialise in working with listed buildings and heritage sites, having secured numerous planning approvals for sensitive historical structures.
How does your consultation process work?
We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your project requirements, followed by a detailed proposal outlining our approach, timeline, and fee structure.
How do you ensure project quality?
Through regular site visits, detailed technical documentation, and close collaboration with contractors, we maintain quality control throughout the design and construction process.
