Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin & Maria Humphrey-Gaskin of abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects - Bromley architects ) - Client Feedback – testimonial 11

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin and Maria Humphrey-Gaskin of abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects ) Bromley architects - Client Feedback – testimonial 11

As part of the ISO 9001 Quality Assurance systems in place at abp Chartered Architects ( Bromley architects ), we are required to receive client feedback for the services we provide.  Listed below is the positive response, given by a client from Bickley, Kent.

Initial contact              – very good

Survey                        – excellent

Initial design               – very good

Detailed design          – excellent

On site operations      – excellent

Would you use this company again ?  – Yes

The project was to design a two storey rear extension and internal alterations to accommodate a living area for the carers for a clients’ son who was severely disabled.   The project included for separate stair access, separate kitchen, rear lounge and bedroom, and an accessible shower / bathroom and open first floor balcony, and new conservatory to the new lounge.

The primary objective of the design was to ensure that the future needs of the clients’ son would be fully catered for, and that the design and the accommodation was there to allow this.  There were some initial issues with the local planning authority regarding the overall size of the proposals.  However, the decision to approve the proposals was unanimously agreed at a planning committee meeting supporting the planning officer’s recommendations for approval.

Rear two storey extension and alterations Bickley, Kent 
- abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects - Bromley architects )
Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin

Rear two storey extension and alterations
Bickley, Kent - abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects - Bromley architects )
Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin - glazed disabled access balcony

Rear two storey extension  and alterations
Bickley, Kent - abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects )
Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin - before works

abp Architects ( Bromley architects ) - Practice Profile

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin is the principal of abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects ), Bromley architects.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin works with his wife Maria Humphrey-Gaskin.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin qualified as an architect in 1987.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has a vast experience in the design and construction on various building types.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has worked for notable practices such as RHWL, The Property Services Agency and WS Atkins.

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has run his own architectural business since 1991, and has worked in the educational, commercial and residential sectors.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has experience in theatre projects. ecological and green design projects.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin  is also an experienced party wall surveyor and is a member of  the Pyramus and Thisbe Club.

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin’s other interests and activities include web design, making home movies and is a member of the internet based chess team “The Black Stallion International Chess Team”.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin was also a Croydon school governor for over 12 years and is still involved with independent school appeal panels for the London Borough of Croydon.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has also been an active member of the architectural advisory design panel (TAP), for the London Borough of Bromley planning department for a number of years.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has recently been elected as chairperson of the RIBA Croydon, Bromley and Sutton branch.

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin works closely with his wife Maria Humphrey-Gaskin at abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects ) as a well organised husband and wife team.  Maria Humphrey-Gaskin is also architecturally trained and apart from taking part in the running of the practice as the Practice Manager, she also deals with the measured survey work, and initial design stages of various projects.   Maria Humphrey-Gaskin (nee Stylianou) also speaks fluent Greek.

ABP Chartered Architects ( abp Architects ) provides a professional service, from inception to completion.  ABP Chartered Architects undertake the designs, planning and building regulation applications, and contract administration for all types of jobs from small domestic works to larger commercial projects.  ABP Chartered Architects are quality assured to ISO 9001.

Also see Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin of abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects ) website:   http://www.abpriba.co.uk/

Also see Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin of abp Party Wall surveyors website:  http://partywallsurveyors.uk.com/

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin is an experienced architect and party wall surveyor - Providing inspired designs in all building types - Getting it built !!!

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin & Maria Humphrey-Gaskin of abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects - Bromley architects ) - Client Feedback – testimonial 10

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin and Maria Humphrey-Gaskin of abp Chartered Architects  ( abp Architects - Bromley architects )- Client Feedback

As part of the ISO 9001 Quality Assurance systems in place at abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects ), we are required to receive client feedback for the services we provide.  Listed below is the positive response, given by a client from Bickley, Kent.

Initial contact            – excellent

Survey                       – excellent

Initial design             – very good

Detailed design        – excellent

On site operations   – excellent

Would you use this company again ? – Yes

  

The project was to design a two storey side / rear bedroom and lounge extension and a single storey front / side extension to incorporate a new entrance lobby and toilet / shower cloakroom, carport, enlarged kitchen with utility room.  The major internal alterations included the installation of a new “oak” staircase, new ensuite bathrooms and walk in a dressing room.

During the design process, Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin of abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects ), suggested that there was an opportunity to improve the existing 1970’s “boxy” looking brick building, by the incorporation of an interesting octagonal tower feature that overlooks the rear garden.

Tower extension - Bickley, Kent
designed by Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin
of abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects ), Bromley architects

abp Architects ( Bromley architects ) - Practice Profile

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin  is the principal of  abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects ), Bromley architects.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin works with his wife Maria Humphrey-Gaskin.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin qualified as an architect in 1987.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has a vast experience in the design and construction on various building types.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has worked for notable practices such as RHWL, The Property Services Agency and WS Atkins.

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has run his own architectural business since 1991, and has worked in the educational, commercial and residential sectors.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has experience in theatre projects. ecological and green design projects.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin  is also an experienced party wall surveyor and is a member of  the Pyramus and Thisbe Club. 

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin’s other interests and activities include web design, making home movies and is a member of the internet based chess team “The Black Stallion International Chess Team”.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin was also a Croydon school governor for over 12 years and is still involved with independent school appeal panels for the London Borough of Croydon.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has also been an active member of the architectural advisory design panel (TAP), for the London Borough of Bromley planning department for a number of years. Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has recently been elected as chairperson of the RIBA Croydon, Bromley and Sutton branch. 

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin works closely with his wife Maria Humphrey-Gaskin at abp Chartered Architects, as a well organised husband and wife team.  Maria Humphrey-Gaskin is also architecturally trained and apart from taking part in the running of the practice as the Practice Manager, she also deals with the measured survey work, and initial design stages of various projects.   Maria Humphrey-Gaskin (nee Stylianou) also speaks fluent Greek. 

ABP Chartered Architects ( abp Architects ) provides a professional service, from inception to completion.  ABP Chartered Architects undertake the designs, planning and building regulation applications, and contract administration for all types of jobs from small domestic works to larger commercial projects.  ABP Chartered Architects ( abp Architects ) are quality assured to ISO 9001.

Also see Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin of abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects - Bromley architects )  website: http://www.abpriba.co.uk/

Also see Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin of abp Party Wall Surveyors  ( abp Architects ) website: http://partywallsurveyors.uk.com/

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin & Maria Humphrey-Gaskin of abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects - Bromley architects ) - testimonial - 06

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin and Maria Humphrey-Gaskin, of abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects - Bromley architects ) have been recommended for their architectural services:

Granny Annexe extension Bickley
Design by Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin
of abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects ), Bromley architects

"...Many thanks Bernard -- it's built. Thank you very much to both of you for your hard work and professionalism throughout this process..."    
A client from Bickley, Bromley, Kent

Also see many other comments on abp Chartered Architects website.... www.abpriba.co.uk/Testimonials.htm

Also see other comments on Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin’s LinkedIn profile:

http://www.linkedin.com/in/bernardhumphreygaskin

abp Architects - Practice Profile

Football club house sports building - Bromley, Kent
designed by Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin
of abp Chartered Architects, ( abp Architects ) Bromley Architects

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin  is the principal of  abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects - Bromley architects ). Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin works with his wife Maria Humphrey-Gaskin. Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin qualified as an architect in 1987.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has a vast experience in the design and construction on various building types and has worked for notable practices such as RHWL, The Property Services Agency and WS Atkins.

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has run his own architectural business since 1991, and has worked in the educational, commercial and residential sectors.  He also has experience in theatre projects. ecological and green design projects.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin  is also an experienced party wall surveyor and is a member of  the Pyramus & Thisbe Club.

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin’s other interests and activities include web design, making home movies and is a member of the internet based chess team “The Black Stallion International Chess Team”.  He was also a Croydon school governor for over 12 years and is still involved with independent school appeal panels for the London Borough of Croydon.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has also been an active member of the architectural advisory design panel (TAP), for the London Borough of Bromley planning department for a number of years. Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has recently been elected as chairperson of the RIBA Croydon, Bromley & Sutton branch.

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin works closely with his wife Maria Humphrey-Gaskin as a well organised husband and wife team. Maria Humphrey-Gaskin is also architecturally trained and apart from taking part in the running of the practice as the Practice Manager, she also deals with the measured survey work, and initial design stages of various projects.   Maria Humphrey-Gaskin (nee Stylianou) also speaks fluent Greek.

ABP Chartered Architects ( abp Architects - Bromley architects ) provides a professional service, from inception to completion.  ABP Chartered Architects undertake the designs, planning and building regulation applications, and contract administration for all types of jobs from small domestic works to larger commercial projects.  ABP Chartered Architects ( abp Architects )  are quality assured to ISO 9001.

Also see Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin of abp Chartered Architects architectural website:….http://www.abpriba.co.uk/

Also see Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin of abp Chartered Architects party wall surveyor website:….http://partywallsurveyors.uk.com/

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin of abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects ) is an experienced architect & party wall surveyor  - Providing inspired designs in all building types - Getting it built !!

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin & Maria Humphrey-Gaskin of abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects - Bromley architects ) - testimonial - 02

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin and Maria Humphrey-Gaskin, of abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects - Bromley architects )  have been recommended for their architectural services:

Extensions and refurbishment - Chislehurst, Bromley
designed by Maria  and Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin of
 abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects ), Bromley Architects

"...Following the conclusion of the project M and I would like to thank you and the team at ABP for your work during the last 3 years.  The project has been very well managed throughout by both you and B, given the scale of the build it has been remarkably stress free for us both.

We are very pleased with the results and would not hesitate to recommend you to other potential clients should you require a reference in the future.."       A client from Chislehurst, Bromley, Kent

Also see this comment and many others on abp Chartered Architects website.... www.abpriba.co.uk/Testimonials.html

abp Architects ( Bromley architects ) - Practice Profile 

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin  is the principal of  abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects - Bromley architects ) . Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin works with his wife Maria Humphrey-Gaskin. Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin qualified as an architect in 1987, and has a vast experience in the design and construction on various building types and has worked for notable practices such as RHWL, The Property Services Agency and WS Atkins. Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has run his own architectural business since 1991, and has worked in the educational, commercial and residential sectors.  He also has experience in theatre projects. ecological and green design projects.   

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin  is also an experienced party wall surveyor and is a member  of  the Pyramus and Thisbe Club. Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin’s other interests and activities include web design, making home movies and is a member of the internet based chess team “The Black Stallion International Chess Team”.  He was also a Croydon school governor for over 12 years and is still involved with independent school appeal panels for the London Borough of Croydon.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has also been an active member of the architectural advisory design panel (TAP), for the London Borough of Bromley planning department for a number of years. Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has recently been elected as chairperson of the RIBA Croydon, Bromley and Sutton branch. 

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin works closely with his wife Maria Humphrey-Gaskin at abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects - Bromley architects ) as a well organised husband and wife team. Maria Humphrey-Gaskin is also architecturally trained and apart from taking part in the running of the practice as the Practice Manager, she also deals with the measured survey work, and initial design stages of various projects.   Maria Humphrey-Gaskin (nee Stylianou) also speaks fluent Greek.

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin of abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects ) is an experienced architect & party wall surveyor  - Providing inspired designs in all building types - Getting it built !!

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin & Maria Humphrey-Gaskin of abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects - Bromley architect ) - testimonial - 01

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin and Maria Humphrey-Gaskin, of abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects - Bromley architects ) have been recommended for their architectural services:

Extension  - Beckenham, Kent
designed by Maria Humphrey-Gaskin
of abp Chartered Architects, Bromley Architects

"...We hired ABP as architects for a kitchen / diner extension on our home. We had never done such a project, and Bernard was wonderful to deal with throughout every stage of the process. ABP listened and understood our needs from the very first meeting and were always receptive to our input. We were impressed by their professionalism, thoroughness and creativity. The design was workable, cost-effective and attractive. Bernard provided project management during the build, and was so very important in helping us maintaining a good working relationship with the contractor. We would have no hesitation in recommending Bernard and ABP..."   A client from Beckenham, Bromley

Also see this comment and many others on LinkedIn ....   http://uk.linkedin.com/in/bernardhumphreygaskin

abp Chartered Architects, (abp Architects ) Bromley architects - Practice Profile

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin  is the principal of  abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architect ) , Bromley architects.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin works with his wife Maria Humphrey-Gaskin.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin qualified as an architect in 1987.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has a vast experience in the design and construction on various building types.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has worked for notable practices such as RHWL, The Property Services Agency and WS Atkins. 

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has run his own architectural business since 1991, and has worked in the educational, commercial and residential sectors.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has experience in theatre projects. ecological and green design projects.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin  is also an experienced party wall surveyor and is a member of  the Pyramus & Thisbe Club. 

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin’s other interests and activities include web design, making home movies and is a member of the internet based chess team “The Black Stallion International Chess Team”.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin was also a Croydon school governor for over 12 years and is still involved with independent school appeal panels for the London Borough of Croydon.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has also been an active member of the architectural advisory design panel (TAP), for the London Borough of Bromley planning department for a number of years.  Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has recently been elected as chairperson of the RIBA Croydon, Bromley & Sutton branch. 

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin works closely with his wife Maria Humphrey-Gaskin at abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects - Bromley architects ) as a well organised husband and wife team.  Maria Humphrey-Gaskin is also architecturally trained and apart from taking part in the running of the practice as the Practice Manager, she also deals with the measured survey work, and initial design stages of various projects.   Maria Humphrey-Gaskin (nee Stylianou) also speaks fluent Greek. 

ABP Chartered Architects ( abp Architects ) provides a professional service, from inception to completion.  ABP Chartered Architects ( abp Architects ) undertake the designs, planning and building regulation applications, and contract administration for all types of jobs from small domestic works to larger commercial projects.  ABP Chartered Architects ( abp Architects - Bromley architects ) are quality assured to ISO 9001.

Also see Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin of abp Chartered Architects website:

http://www.abpriba.co.uk/

Also see Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin of abp Party Wall surveyors website:

http://partywallsurveyors.uk.com/

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin of abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects - Bromley ) is an experienced architect and party wall surveyor - Providing inspired designs in all building types - Getting it built !!!

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin is elected as new Croydon, Bromley & Sutton RIBA branch chairperson

As newly elected chairperson, for Croydon, Bromley & Sutton RIBA branch, I am sincerely honoured to be given such an opportunity to serve the local RIBA members.

My first objective of my chairpersonship (a cumbersome word when trying to be politically correct) is to discover what the local members want and require from the RIBA local branch.

I, Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin, will be keen to develop a strong local representation of the RIBA for its members.   However, this cannot be achieved just by wishful thinking.  So it is my intention to meet with the local members, at a social gathering currently being organised for early next year by Lawrence Mawson, the newly elected branch secretary.

I, Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin, intend to have a questionnaire go out to local RIBA members to discover their wants and needs.  I am trying to keep this a simple questionnaire with a maximum of five questions that we could easily analyse and then disseminate, in order to come up with an objective forward looking plan for the local Croydon, Bromley & Sutton RIBA branch. It's amazing how difficult it is to formulate just five simple questions that will have meaning and purpose, but I will get there.

I little bit about your new chairperson:

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin is the head of practice for abp Chartered Architects. He qualified as an architect in 1987, and has a vast experience in the design and construction on various building types and has worked for notable practices such as RHWL, The Property Services Agency and WS Atkins.

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has run his own architectural business since 1991, and has worked in the educational, commercial and residential sectors. Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin also has experience in theatre projects, ecological and green design projects. As an expert party wall surveyor he is also a member of the Pyramus & Thisbe Club.

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin’s other interests and activities include web design, making home movies and is a member of the internet based chess team “The Black Stallion International Chess Team”. He was also a Croydon school governor for over 12 years and is still involved with independent school appeal panels for the London Borough of Croydon. Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin has also been an active member of the architectural advisory design panel (TAP), for the London Borough of Bromley planning department for a considerable number of years.

If you are a local architect and are interested in what the RIBA has to offer you please contact me.

Rear extension Beckenham, Kent

An interesting rear extension, using GreenOak timber trusses, pitched and flat roofs, and multi-folding rear timber glazed door.

Design by Bernard and Maria Humphrey-Gaskin

Sidcup, Kent - Extension and alterations

A small extension and alteration project, completed 2010.
Designed and administered on site by Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin, principal of  abp Chartered Architects ( abp Architects ) , Bromley architects

Party Wall Matters – Section 6(3) – No.2

I recently attended a Pyramus & Thisbe Club lunch, at my branch. A discussion was started about Section 6 (3) of the Party Wall etc Act 1996.

It appears that the club was divided under the opinion that the Building Owner, the person(s) undertaking the works has a legal right to underpin the neighbours’ property in order to facilitate their building works. It appears that some eminent surveyors are in agreement with this.

However, I disagree with this opinion. If you actually read the clause of the Act that this refers to, it appears very clear, that both conditions of “may”, and “and if required by the adjoining owner”, must be happening for any such action to take place. So unless the adjoining owner is in agreement with the underpinning, no such works can take place, or should take place. Hence, it is not even upto the party wall surveyors to take such determinations, and certainly not without discussing it with their respective owners, and possibly involving a structural engineer or two to make sure that it is necessary. However, the final say on the possibility of it happening remains, as it should in my opinion, with the adjoining owner, under the “and if required” statement under the Act.

I have provided the extract from the Act so all can see:

“ Section 6 (3) The building owner may, and if required by the adjoining owner shall, at his own expense underpin or otherwise strengthen or safeguard the foundations of the building or structure of the adjoining owner so far as may be necessary.” Crown Copyright

I am glad I got this off my chest. However, I feel it is important to remind everyone that the comments I make in this blog are my opinion, and should not be used as a basis of any legal definition or enactment, and the reader is advised to take their own legal advice for matters relating to their own circumstances.

Practice Profile & Ethos

Abp Chartered Architects was formed in 1998, and is a corporate member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), and as required by law is on the register of architects administered by the Architects Registration Board (ARB).

Abp Chartered Architects endeavours to work with all its clients as members of the design team, and assists the clients through the complex requirements of the planning and building regulatory systems, and other legal and statutory requirements governing the building process.

Principally, abp Chartered Architects believes that the project belongs to the client at the very start, and will work closely, wherever possible, with the client to realise the final architectural outcome.

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin is the head of practice for abp Chartered Architects. He qualified as an architect in 1987, and has a vast experience in the design and construction on various building types and has worked for notable practices such as RHWL, The Property Services Agency and WS Atkins.

He has run his own architectural business since 1991, and has worked in the educational, commercial and residential sectors. He also has experience in theatre projects. ecological and green design projects and is a member of the Green Register and the Pyramus & Thisbe Club.

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin, other interests and activities include web design, making home movies and is a member of the internet chess based “The Black Stallion International Chess Team”. He was also a Croydon school governor for over 12 years, and is still involved with independent schools appeal panel for Croydon. He has also been an active member of the architectural design panel (TAP), for Bromley for a number of years.

Bernard Humphrey-Gaskin, works closely with Maria Humphrey-Gaskin (nee Stylianou) his wife and Practice Manager, as well organised husband and wife team. Maria is also architecturally trained and takes a part in the running of the practice, the measured survey work, and initial design stages of most the projects. She speaks fluent Greek, and has interests in home design and office management.