Developers and architects can achieve much more together than they can alone – so why do so many projects fail to illustrate this?

The traditional relationship – often characterised as the conflict between aesthetics and cost – seems specifically designed to stifle any project and deliver a classic lose-lose situation - insipid design, inflated costs, delayed delivery and poor profitability. Fortunately, this dynamic is changing – and Lathams is embracing some exciting new ways of working.

We are increasingly focused on long-term partnerships with developers who want a creative partner to help them conceptualize a project—and make it more profitable—from the outset.

In relationships built on mutual understanding and common objectives, we support commercial property developers from start to finish, with a service that includes site assessments, viability studies, building designs, planning consultancy, local authority liaison and full project management. The objective throughout is to add value by delivering progressive and exciting designs within the context of successful commercial developments, whether on apartment blocks, houses, hotels or offices.