Before starting work with an architect, you might want to get a clearer picture of their reputation and past experience working on similar projects. Positive reviews can give insight into how they work with clients and provide strong proof of their particular expertise, level of professionalism, and commitment to design.
Here are a few ways that you could check an architect’s reputation and reviews:
- Online reviews: Check sites such as Google, Yelp or Trustpilot to see what previous clients have said about their experiences working with your favoured architect.
- Professional organisations: You can also look at the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) or the Architects Registration Board (ARB) websites to see if the architect has any disciplinary actions or complaints made against them.
- Referrals: You can ask the architect for references and reach out to past clients to get a feel for what they were like to work with. You may also like to ask references from consultants or contractors that have previously worked with the architect.
- Portfolio: You might also want to review the architect’s portfolio of past projects to get a sense of their architectural style, approach and quality of work.
Positive reviews are a reassuring indicator that an architect has a good reputation and is committed to meeting the needs of their clients. If you do your research, you are more likely to make sure that you are working with an architect with a proven track record of success.
