Harkin Associates

30/07/2024

Have you met our talented team? 👋

Together we have completed over 200 projects across the world! From Dubai to Malaysia and Seattle, USA, we have worked with a vast range of clients since 1988 and have developed a diverse project portfolio.

Want to learn more? Head to https://harkinassociates.net/about/.

25/07/2024

Our country has a rich history of glorious architecture, and we just love looking back and admiring the buildings of the past.

Did you know that during the medieval ages you’d find timber-framed buildings in areas with oak woodlands, such as the midlands, whereas stone buildings were common in regions which tend to experience harsh weather conditions, like northern England? 🏠

17/07/2024

We had the pleasure of working on a proposal for a multi-purpose sports hall within Darlington’s West Park Academy.

The resulting scheme would deliver a glazed link corridor, providing covered access from the school, external finishes and materials designed to be as sympathetic to the existing school buildings as possible and external landscaping to successfully integrate the new sports hall into its surroundings.

Learn more about the project by heading to our website:

West Park Academy is a primary school located on the outskirts of Darlington, it was awarded academy status in July 2011. Harkin Associates were approached to provide proposals for a new multi-purpose sports hall within the school grounds. The resulting scheme would deliver a 160m2 sports hall along...

09/07/2024

Did you know that Harkin Associates also carry out domestic work?

We have just had planning approval granted for a garage conversion and rear extension to a property in New Marske. The application was submitted through the Planning Portal within 2 weeks of the survey and approval was granted by the local council within 6 weeks.

Make sure your designs are set out with the correct information to ensure there are no delays to your planning applications. If you’re thinking of making any alterations, please contact Harkin Associates for any advice.

Find out more: www.harkinassociates.net

30/05/2024

Here’s an interesting Friday fact we bet you didn’t know…

Architecture was once an Olympic sport! 😮

Throughout the first four decades of the modern Olympic Games, 151 medals were awarded for music, painting, sculpture, literature, and architecture.

22/05/2024

👀 Want a sneak peek of our team's sketchbook?

Take a look at some of the fascinating projects we’ve had the pleasure of working on over the decades here: https://harkinassociates.net/sketchbook/

12/04/2024

Have you ever wondered what it takes to get a football stadium 'Premier League ready'? ⚽️

Harkin Associates has spruced up several stadiums across the country, and in this Teesside Live article, practice principal Andy Harkin gives his insight into the process.

Harkin Associates was launched back in 1988 - and has spruced up several football stadiums across the country

01/03/2024

When it comes to building, extending or adapting your home, it can be tough to know where to start. As part of this week, we've compiled a list of top tips and advice to consider when it comes to working with an architect or designer and beginning construction...

🔹 Consider having an independent designer ensures that you get the works carried out that you want, not what the builder wants to build
🔹 Paying for designs to be carried out independently can actually save you money. Whilst the price of designs as part of an ‘all-in’ or ‘design and build’ package may look cheaper, you will have no control over the total cost of the works, whereas having designs carried out before you speak to builders means you can get more than one to price the job, ensuring you are getting a competitive price.
🔹 It's easier to move lines on paper than a brick wall! Having designs clearly laid out means you can get exactly what you want, before it's too late.
🔹 The Planning Approval and Building Regulations submission are becoming more complex, so ensure that you have someone competent checking that these are carried out correctly. These form legal documents and without the correct approvals you may be unable to sell your house in future or your insurance will be void.
🔹 Not all drawings are the same. Most prices for designs are based on how long the designer will spend on the drawings, and if you go cheap you will end up getting rushed, ill-thought out designs with generic construction notes, designs will set the tone how the works are carried out and your end result.

Looking for support? Get in touch with our team: https://harkinassociates.net/contact/

27/02/2024

Planning approval has been granted on this large extension to a property on the outskirts of Stockton.

If you are thinking of undertaking any domestic or commercial work, contact us first: [email protected]

15/02/2024

We're launching a competition to unearth the next generation of creative innovators on Teesside. 😊

Find out more in this story from Teesside Live:

The competition aims to 'unearth the next generation of creative innovators' on Teesside