The Full Story

Our Process

I’m a design professional with extensive experience in creating, managing, and delivering projects from concept through to completion. Combining strong technical expertise with creative insight, I focus on delivering designs that not only meet requirements but also elevate the overall success of a project.

My specialist background lies in commercial office fit-out, where I bring a detailed understanding of:

RIBA stages and project workflows
CDM regulations, Building Control, and Listed Building considerations
Planning processes, services coordination, and architectural rationalisation
Value engineering and material selection
Workplace strategy, including efficiency, wellbeing, technology integration, and end-user experience

I partner effectively with main contractors, consultants, and end-user clients, ensuring every stage of the process is well-managed and that design intent is successfully translated into built reality. My approach is pragmatic, collaborative, and always geared toward delivering spaces that are functional, sustainable, and people-focused.

Mission

Cortek Design was founded from a passion for solving complex challenges through sustainable, human-focused, and innovative design. We go beyond simply making things work—our goal is to craft experiences where every interaction, no matter how small, is both meaningful and memorable.

I provide a full design service aligned with RIBA Stages 1–4, while remaining flexible to join projects at any stage. With a positive, pragmatic, and proactive approach, I bring value whether the need is design development, design management, or both.

My philosophy is driven by three pillars: aesthetic integrity, user experience, and environmental responsibility. True design success, for me, is when a concept becomes not only visually inspiring but also sustainable, functional, and cost-effective. Every project offers an opportunity to learn, improve, and push the boundaries of what’s possible. Our best future projects are the ones that teach us the most.

Brief
Survey & Analysis of Base Build

Assess existing base build conditions and tenant fit-out requirements.
Align with your brand by understanding how your business operates, how teams collaborate, and what drives your culture.
Define project goals, exploring how the space can improve efficiency, flexibility, and wellbeing — both now and in the future.
Carry out a point cloud survey for precise measurement and accurate digital modelling.
Validate spatial requirements with outline floor plans to confirm feasibility.
Analyse the building’s capacity for occupation, project feasibility, and end-user wellbeing.
Identify early risks (design, compliance, programme) and record them for ongoing management.
Produce feasibility reports that balance design intent, cost, and buildability.

Concept Design

Develop a high-level design pack including GA’s, RCP’s and finishes drawings.
Provide immersive 3D renders and interactive VR walkthroughs to help visualise the space.
Present mood boards and curated material palettes that reflect your brand identity.
Prepare outline specifications for products, finishes, and fittings.
Consult with structural, acoustic, planning and building control specialists to validate design principles.
Provide early buildability advice and value engineering opportunities.
Suggest potential trade contractors, systems and manufacturers for appraisal.

Design Development

Produce a fully detailed Stage 3/4 pack: coordinated GA’s, elevations, sectional details, and bespoke joinery drawings.
Provide comprehensive schedules for finishes, doors, sanitaryware, and equipment.
Develop coordinated services drawings (high-level and low-level), ensuring ceiling layouts and services align seamlessly with architectural design.
Lead coordination of all major disciplines: architectural, structural, MEP, AV and specialist packages.
Audit the design to identify inconsistencies, missing scope, or risks, and record them in an Information Required Schedule.
Review design progress with the commercial manager to ensure commercial and design alignment.
Manage production and approval of samples, mock-ups, and quality benchmarks.
Chair design workshops with trade contractors, resolving technical challenges and developing coordinated workshop drawings.
Track design changes, RFIs, and client feedback through open-item registers, ensuring every action is captured and closed.
Provide buildability advice throughout, offering solutions before they become issues on site.

Design Management