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.
6 October 2026
5 mistakes to avoid when designing a pergola
A practical guide to the most common pergola mistakes, with simple fixes that make the space more comfortable, durable and easy to enjoy in the UK.
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Tech may be reviving architectural ornament, while Tokyo and Tasmania homes show how thoughtful form, light, and reuse can shape elegant spaces. Discover more architecture inspiration, projects, and communitys.
2 October 2026
Fishguard: A Small Welsh Coastal Town with Big Potential for Design and Building Projects
An engaging guide to Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, exploring its character, architecture, building costs and why it appeals to homeowners planning creative projects.
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From flexible systems and memory-rich museums to the hidden craft behind big façade panels, these stories show architecture balancing vision, permanence, and performance. Discover more inspiration, projects, &
1 October 2026
From Algorithmic Ornament to Contemporary Homes: Three Architectural Stories Redefining Detail and Domesticity
From the revival of ornament through digital tools to two finely tuned houses in Japan and Australia, these stories reveal how architects are rethinking craft, context and everyday living. Together they show that precision, atmosphere and material intelligence remain central to contemporary design.
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From a hillside villa in Iran to a Hanok-inspired family home in Daejeon and a micro-regeneration in Shanghai, these projects show how design can turn limits into livable, meaningful spaces. Discover more on Ar
29 September 2026
Art deco dining room: how to bring the look home
A practical style guide for creating an Art Deco dining room with rich materials, elegant geometry and glamorous finishing touches.
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Lumeah’s thoughtful modernist revival, WA SSL House’s cliffside calm, and a look at how security defines home. Discover more architecture inspiration, projects, and community on Archsplace.
25 September 2026
Why Devon is a compelling place for your next project
A practical, inspiring guide to Devon’s architecture, construction costs, and what makes this part of south-west England appealing for homebuilding and renovation projects.
24 September 2026
Three Lessons in Contemporary Architecture: Workplace Identity, Cultural Space and the Intelligence of Façades
From a refined headquarters that shapes corporate identity to a museum that frames art through context, and a deep dive into what façade systems really do, these stories reveal how architecture works beneath the surface. Together, they offer architects practical and conceptual insights into materiality, spatial narrative and building performance.
— 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.