ABOUT US
OUR ETHOS
We are a fresh, creative and practically minded architectural practice dedicated to building high quality sustainable projects, on time and on budget.
As part of our ethos we believe that a well designed project is the best form of sustainability and that outstanding results are created together with clients who share our passion for quality and beauty. Our design process is based on a thorough understanding of our client’s needs, their emotional expectations, project objectives, financial constraints and timescales.
The practice is experienced in Residential, Hotels, Retail, Bars and Restaurants, Education and Heritage projects
Inature’s small size and structure is a key attribute, allowing for a more intimate and considered approach to projects, with continuity throughout the work stages.
We encourage a spirit of collaboration with our clients, colleagues and suppliers which creates lasting relationships and enables us to deliver engaging and memorable environments and experiences.
At the outset of the project we will meet with the client to discuss objectives, ideas and potential outcomes.
We will then provide an offer of services which outlines our proposed involvement, timescales, fees and involvement of other consultants.
Architecture
The full range of RIBA services is available, taking a project from initial ideas to a finished building. Our workstage’s include:
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Strategic Briefing
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Master Planning
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Concept Design
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Detail Design
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Technical Working Drawings
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Planning Applications
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Statutory Authority Consultations
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Specifications
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Tender Coordination
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Implementation
Client’s may choose to limit their requirements within this range and our services can be tailored to meet the specific needs of the project.
Outside consultants such as Structural Engineers, Cost Consultants Party Wall Surveyors etc can be recommended from team of people we have established working relationships with. This also includes Contractors and Local Authorities.
Interior Design
We can provide Interior Design services including the production of colour schemes, furniture layouts, kitchen and bathroom designs.
CDM
Construction Design Management (CDM) relates to Heath & Safety with regard to construction projects. On certain projects, legislation places emphasis on the client to ensure that all matters concerning Health and Safety are dealt with as an integral part of every project from an early stage.
Inature are able to provide services in connection with the CDM regulations including the role as Principal Designer; liaison with Health and Safety Executive; and preparation of Health and Safety documentation.
Accreditation
Awards
Most Innovative Sustainable Architecture & Interior Design Studio 2022
SME News, Southern Enterprise
Awards 2022
Best Residential Interior Designer 2022
BUILD Architecture Awards 2022
Linda Turner
B.BSc Building Science,
B.Arch (Hons), RIBA, ARB
INATURE founder Linda Turner worked for the award winning restaurant designer David Collins, before setting up on her own in 2001.
"I wanted to say how amazing the cafe looks. A great job indeed - brought a whole new life to it....
so thanks Linda for a cracking design and thanks to Garenne for delivering it so well. "
Emma Williams -
Green and Fortune, Operations Director
"Linda and team design spaces that people want to eat, drink and create memories in, including one of my favourite places - the iconic Searcys St Pancras Champagne Bar in London King’s Cross St Pancras station"
Kevin McGloin
llp Partner, Appleyard and Trew llp