Mixed Use Projects

Mixed use projects

This archive brings together selected AC Design Solution mixed use projects, showing how buildings with residential and commercial elements can be altered, extended and improved through careful design, planning and technical coordination.

Mixed use projects often involve more complex requirements than standard residential work because the design may need to consider separate uses, access, servicing, fire safety, structure, sound separation, planning policy and building regulation requirements.

For clients planning similar work, our architectural services cover early design advice, planning drawings, technical coordination and support for residential and commercial projects.

Planning and design for mixed use buildings

Mixed use projects can include changes of use, commercial-to-residential layouts, upper-floor flats, ground-floor commercial spaces, extensions, internal alterations and technical drawing packages. Design decisions around access, layout, privacy, servicing, refuse storage, daylight, ventilation and neighbouring impact can all affect how the proposal is developed.

Our drawing services support clients who need clear drawings for planning applications, design development or technical coordination.

Where a project involves residential extension work as part of a wider mixed use building, our single storey extension service may also be relevant for ground-floor additions and layout improvements.

Building regulations, structure and technical coordination

Mixed use projects often require detailed technical information for building control, especially where the works affect fire separation, sound insulation, means of escape, ventilation, drainage, accessibility or structural alterations. Our building regulation drawings help develop the information needed for approval, detailing and site coordination.

Structural design may be required where walls are removed, steel beams are introduced, new openings are formed, floor structures are altered or existing commercial and residential areas are reconfigured. Our structural drawings and calculations service supports the technical design of alteration and extension projects.

Where works affect a shared wall, boundary, excavation zone, floor structure or neighbouring property, our party wall surveying support can help clients understand notices, procedures and neighbour-related issues.