Julia01 Posted October 21, 2006 Share Posted October 21, 2006 I am barn hunting in october and am not sure how i go about choosing an architect. Can anyone recommend an english speaking architect , am in Mayenne 53, and also do they charge an initial fee to come and have a look at a barn before you have bought it, as i would like to know if what i plan to do is feasible before i purchase, thanks for any information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_2 Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 Whoever you find, make sure they are registered inFrance, especially if they are non-french nationals as drawings have to have a french registered architect's stamp on them to be legal. Anyone professional would charge for their time to visit a site especially if it is a way out and will take a while. You should budget a couple of hundred euros at least for this to be safe but you may also find someone willing to do it for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooperlola Posted October 22, 2006 Share Posted October 22, 2006 I know a French speaking one in Le Mans. Probably not much help but you never know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamlets_shrink Posted October 23, 2006 Share Posted October 23, 2006 Hi,Graham Price is in Mayenne, he's doing my plans and at a good price I thought, he's French registered.. Ph [33] 2 43 05 40 06Say Phil in Australia recommended him...might earn me some brownie points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia01 Posted October 24, 2006 Author Share Posted October 24, 2006 Thanks everyone, very helpful, will definately give graham a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Several times I've been presented with 'plans' from French architects....'this is what the architect reccommended'...usually it's been at odds with how the client saw their project. My experience has been that French architects lack imagination and do not really put much effort into interpreting what the client wants, often the language has been a barrier.Be specific, instruct the architect, he/she is working for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montagrier Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 As long as he gets you the windows you want..... and you are not attempting anything strange and far out... you can then do what you want on the inside..monti Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Head Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 In practice, yes Monti, but my experience of clients is they want the t's crossed and the i's dotted. Fair enough eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted October 24, 2006 Share Posted October 24, 2006 Jim Davidson is another architect who is in Mayenne and registered. His no. is +33 (0)243040240 Fax No; +33 (0)243081660 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julia01 Posted October 28, 2006 Author Share Posted October 28, 2006 Thanks very much, i'll give Jim a call aswell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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