vorbild architecture
VORBILD Architecture is a Chartered Practice registered with RIBA and ARB in the UK, as well as CROA in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur…
ArchitectureInterior designDecoration+2— Online new build design
Building from scratch? The design starts over the internet
Tell us where the plot is, what you want to build and the expected budget. Active architects send proposals per stage. You compare and hire online.
— In numbers
New builds on the platform today
The platform's numbers, refreshed every time the site is published.
- 189
active architects
Profiles with a portfolio and reviews, ready to receive your brief.
— Who takes it on
Architects designing new builds through the platform
Some of the best rated profiles. Each one has a portfolio, reviews and past proposals.
- slade slade design
slade&slade is a young and ambitious partnership of two brothers: Orran and Aidan Slade. We offer small scale design and build services…
ArchitectureContemporaryMinimalist+1 - maria matea
ARB registered architect, strong arts and design professional graduated from Bucharest Architecture University and architect in The…
ArchitectureInterior designDecoration+2
— How it works
Your new build in four steps
From the first brief to the last payment, in one place.
- 01
Describe the plot and the programme
Where it is, the measurements, what you want to build and the construction budget.
- 02
Receive proposals per stage
Architects answer with concept, planning drawings and building regulations drawings, each with a price and a timeline.
- 03
Compare and chat
Buildings each architect has designed, reviews and proposals. Ask about planning and engineering.
- 04
Hire stage by stage
You approve each stage before the next and pay as the design moves.
— Blog & community
Ideas, news and real experiences
Articles from the blog, behind the scenes and what clients and professionals say about Archsplace.
30 October 2026
Gorebridge: a practical, characterful place for design and building projects
A concise guide to Gorebridge, its architecture, local trends and what makes it a smart place to plan a home or renovation project.
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From a vineyard courtyard on a Cycladic island to documentaries on what makes a home and Mexico City’s material-led design fair, architecture keeps connecting place, people, and inspiration. Discover more on…
29 October 2026
Three Architectural Visions: Timber Craft, Cultural Memory and Sculptural Ruin
From a charred timber dwelling to a museum shaped by archaeological context and a project that reimagines ruin as geometry, these three works explore how architecture can translate material, memory and landscape into form. Together, they reveal distinct approaches to designing with place, process and time.
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From Swedish seaside brick-and-wood homes to compact Uruguayan retreats and a Myanmar-inspired salvage story, these projects show how material, light, and place shape architecture. Discover more inspiration, of
27 October 2026
game room planning made simple: your practical place to start
A practical starting guide for planning a game room, from priorities and layout to timings, professional input and the key decisions to lock in before work begins.
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From bayou-inspired landscapes to a luminous office retrofit and a civic campus built around shared public space, these projects show architecture shaping how we live, work, and connect. Discover more on Archs
23 October 2026
Alnwick: Heritage character, practical costs and design potential in Northumberland
A guide to Alnwick’s built environment, construction costs and local design opportunities for homeowners and project planners in Northumberland.
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From a cloister-inspired cultural center in France to Design Week Mexico 2026 and a global call to rethink housing, this week’s news spotlights identity, reuse, and the future of architecture. Discover more on
22 October 2026
Three Ways Architecture Responds to Landscape, Light and Place
From a brick-and-timber seaside dwelling to compact rural houses in Uruguay and a refined villa by Yangnar Studio, these projects show how architecture can shape atmosphere through material, daylight and context. Together, they offer fresh lessons in designing homes that feel grounded, responsive and memorable.
20 October 2026
Youth room renovation budget guide: what to spend, what to save
A practical UK budget guide for renovating a youth room, including typical costs, sensible places to invest, and the hidden extras that often catch people out.
— FAQ
Questions about new build design online
The questions people ask before building for the first time.
What are the stages of a new build design?
Concept, design development, planning drawings for approval and construction drawings for the site. You can hire stage by stage or the whole set, as the proposal says.
Does the architect handle the planning permission?
The planning drawings are what the council reviews. Filing can be part of the proposal; ask for it in the brief.
What about structural and services engineering?
Those are complementary designs, done by engineers from the architecture design. Some architects coordinate them; ask in the chat before signing.
How much does a new build design cost?
Publishing is free. Each professional sends their own proposal, with a price and a timeline. You pay per stage, as you approve the deliveries.
Do I need a topographical survey first?
It helps but does not block the start. The concept can start from the plot's measurements and the survey comes in before the planning drawings.