Burgess Hill, UK
American Express
Jermaine Clarke @ Perkins&Will

From start to finish, we help you get the job done!

Doing Things Better

About

JK a+d

JK a+d architecture + design are a North-London based architecture, interior and product design practice that was founded with the intention of Doing Things Better. Better quality of design information, better holistic design and integrated approach and a better all-around experience for those involved. We believe that in order to achieve this. We follow the three ‘C’s’ as a guiding principle, Communication, Collaboration and Coordination whether we are delivering architectural design services or design management and package delivery through our consultancy service.

Our Philosophy

We need to do things better! As just one part of the overall construction industry we understand that there is still too much inefficiency, waste, conflicts and competing ideas that can lead to a fractured and stressful process. We may not be able to change the whole industry overnight but we can certainly do things better!

Relationships and Planning is key to how successful a project will end up being. The level of detail we create at the start is unique to how we operate. We take a more considered approach at the beginning of a project to understand the Client needs and drivers with a view of the constraints and opportunities each project presents, from the big picture to the fine detail. We think holistically; from initial concepts, detailing/construction, materials/sustainability, all the way through to delivery and handover. Regardless of the project type, we believe our Clients are part of the Team and therefore integral to the Design Process.

Time wasted and therefore stress for the client is minimised by this approach, enabling us to deliver results to programme; you won’t get unwelcome delays nor told that redraws are needed unnecessarily.

Our company structure also allows every key decision to be made by vastly experienced individuals, yet work in a collaborative way, again streamlining the process. Attention to detail means greater overall efficiency.

We believe this philosophy and approach is the same for a small domestic project as for a multi-million pound project.

Our Mission

To create design that is inclusive, responsive, adaptive, regenerative and resilient.
To change and adapt the way in which the industry currently operates, to one that fosters and builds more trust and a collaborative way of working through the entire process.
Improve the standards and experience of everyone involved, right through the supply chain to the end user.
Cultivate an experience that empowers people to learn, develop and educate from one another.

SERVICES

Architecture and Design

We offer full Architectural and Interior Design Services through all the RIBA Stages 0-7, from new build, refurbishment / cut and carve and corporate fit-out interiors and workplace design projects within various sectors (Commercial for both Private and Government clients, Hospitality, Residential and Further Education), always with a view of the environmental impact and life-cycle costing of the project.

Consultancy

We also offer Design Management and a package delivery service providing technical drawing support and work with suppliers / manufacturers where applicable for specific RIBA stages as part of our Consultancy Service. We can provide this to other architects and interior designers, corporate and residential clients, contractors and developers across these various sectors.

Example of Drawing Package Deliverables:

Façade design
External works
Structural and MEPH coordination in relation to architectural design
Partitions (drywall / glazed)
Reflected Ceiling Plans (RCP)
Junction detail
Finishes
Joinery

Additionally we can review consultant information and provide:

Technical Due Diligence review
Drawing review
Package scope review
Reporting review
Risk Mitigation

Our Team

Leadership

JK a+d is led by Jermaine Clarke. We have extensive experience and have worked on hundreds of projects spanning more than 25 years in all areas of architectural and interior design, and construction with project value from £50,000 - £350 million.

Jermaine Clarke (Design & Managing Director)

RIBA ARB DipArch BA (Hons) I LEED GA

Profile

Is a Chartered Architect who has also worked in Design Management at Principal level for a large UK Main Contractor and delivered new build, refurbishment and corporate fit-out interior projects within various sectors (Commercial for both Private and Government clients, Hospitality, Residential and Further Education). Experienced and skilled in not just the design but also the construction and buildability of projects with a view to cost effectiveness and sustainability. Jermaine also leads the programming and delivery of all projects, business development and project and practice management with an overview of all design.

Jermaine is always keen to learn about new ways of construction and takes a holistic approach to design encompassing the cost, sustainability and buildability of products and materials. Having worked at small practices as well as one of the largest global practices (Perkins&Will), Jermaine has gained experience of how different practices work and the pros and cons that can be associated to both.

Awards

Whilst at Perkins&Will, Jermaine was responsible for various complex projects, often running multiple teams simultaneously. His projects also won numerous awards, such as the LABC Building Excellence Awards for his AVDC project, which won;

Best Sustainable Project
Best Commercial Project over £1m.

At university, Jermaine was awarded;

The Arvanitakis Prize for the Best Creative Use of Computer Aided Design.
Winner of the University Dissertation Prize sponsored by Professor Anthony Quiney.
He also had his work exhibited with associated publication as part of the YOSHIWARA exhibition ‘constructs of place’ Jerwood Space Gallery in London 2005.

Additional

He has a keen interest in construction law and is a strong advocate of mentoring and collaborative working and has assisted and mentored both architects through RIBA Part 1,2 and 3 and interior designers and believes in the benefit of reverse mentoring.